David A. Langford Director of Athletics, Metropolitan Campus My ...
My Fellow Knights,
August 2016
As Director of Athletics, formally recognizing the athletic achievements of the greatest student-athletes, coaches, and administrators in school history is one of my favorite moments of the year. The Division I Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2016 will be inducted on Saturday, September 24th in the Grand Ballroom at the Park Ridge Marriott. I hope to see a jam-packed room filled with our loyal alumni and friends as we celebrate our distinguished honorees. Since 2009, we have honored a recipient each year at the Hall of Fame Induction Dinner with the prestigious Al LoBalbo Award. The award is presented to a person who, like “Coach Lo,” has made significant contributions that transcend competition for the betterment of athletics through selfless service, tireless dedication, and education through sport. The eighth Al LoBalbo Award recipient and this year’s honoree is Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer and former University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun. Coach Calhoun’s illustrious coaching career spans over four decades highlighted by three National Championships, four Final Fours, seven BIG EAST Tournament Championships, and ten BIG EAST Regular Season Championships. The Class of 2016 includes four student-athletes who had standout careers in Knights uniforms; Donald Margolin (men’s basketball, 1954-57 and baseball, 1955-57), Walter Michel (men’s bowling, 1966-69), Andrew Nucifora (men’s soccer, 2002-03), and Michael Policastro (baseball, 1990-93). The class also includes the 2005-06 women’s bowling team, which won the 2006 NCAA National Championship. Each of our honorees was a leader on our campus during their career and is a model for our student-athletes to emulate today. Donald Margolin was a two-sport student-athlete and a member of the 1950’s All-Decade Team in both men’s basketball and baseball. On the court, Margolin was named a First Team All-Tri-State selection and New Jersey College All-Star. Walter Michel was crowned the National Champion in men’s bowling in only his freshman year. Michel outlasted 200 bowlers from 55 colleges and was the first FDU men’s student-athlete and first freshman ever to win the National Intercollegiate Match Game Championship. Andrew Nucifora was a centerpiece of back-to-back NEC Championships for men’s soccer and earned NEC Tournament MVP honors in both seasons. Arguably one of the best goalkeepers in our school’s history, Nucifora garnered All-NEC First Team, First Team All-Region, and Academic All-District honors in his senior season. Michael Policastro finished his career in the top ten of three offensive career categories including batting average, doubles, and home runs and boasts a .342 career batting average. Policastro collected three All-NEC selections during his time on campus. Led by NCAA Player of the Year Lisa Friscioni, the 2006 National Champion women’s bowling team also won the NEWCBC Championship and ECAC Championship and compiled an 82-15 regular season record. Friscioni also garnered NCAA Most Valuable Player, NTCA First Team All-American, NEWCBC Bowler of the Year, and CoSIDA Academic All-America honors. Kristina Szalay and Rebecca Ketcham were named NTCA Second Team All-American and NTCA All-American Honorable Mention, respectively, while head coach Mike LoPresti was recognized as the Coach of the Year by the NTCA and NEWCBC. I would like to thank the members of our Hall of Fame Selection Committee for assembling an outstanding class of honorees. With so many worthy candidates to choose from, it is never an easy task to narrow down the field. I believe that the Selection Committee assembled a well-rounded group that showcases the history of athletic achievement at Fairleigh Dickinson University. To purchase tickets or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tom Meade at 201-692-9552 or [email protected]. As always, thank you for your continued support of FDU Athletics and Go Knights! David A. Langford Director of Athletics, Metropolitan Campus
SAVE THE DATES MEN’S SOCCER HOME OPENER | AUGUST 26, 2016 Men’s Soccer hosts NJIT at 7:00 PM in their home opener at University Stadium in Teaneck, NJ. WOMEN’S SOCCER HOME OPENER | SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 Women’s Soccer plays Stony Brook at 7:00 PM in their home opener at University Stadium in Teaneck, NJ. FDU women’s soccer was picked to repeat as NEC Champions. DIVISION I ATHLETIC HOF INDUCTION DINNER | SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 Join us in the Grand Ballroom at the Park Ridge Marriott to celebrate the athletic achievements of the greatest student-athletes, coaches, and administrators in Knights history.
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August 2016
As Director of Athletics, formally recognizing the athletic achievements of the greatest student-athletes, coaches, and administrators in school history is one of my favorite moments of the year. The Division I Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2016 will be inducted on Saturday, September 24th in the Grand Ballroom at the Park Ridge Marriott. I hope to see a jam-packed room filled with our loyal alumni and friends as we celebrate our distinguished honorees. Since 2009, we have honored a recipient each year at the Hall of Fame Induction Dinner with the prestigious Al LoBalbo Award. The award is presented to a person who, like “Coach Lo,” has made significant contributions that transcend competition for the betterment of athletics through selfless service, tireless dedication, and education through sport. The eighth Al LoBalbo Award recipient and this year’s honoree is Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer and former University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun. Coach Calhoun’s illustrious coaching career spans over four decades highlighted by three National Championships, four Final Fours, seven BIG EAST Tournament Championships, and ten BIG EAST Regular Season Championships. The Class of 2016 includes four student-athletes who had standout careers in Knights uniforms; Donald Margolin (men’s basketball, 1954-57 and baseball, 1955-57), Walter Michel (men’s bowling, 1966-69), Andrew Nucifora (men’s soccer, 2002-03), and Michael Policastro (baseball, 1990-93). The class also includes the 2005-06 women’s bowling team, which won the 2006 NCAA National Championship. Each of our honorees was a leader on our campus during their career and is a model for our student-athletes to emulate today. Donald Margolin was a two-sport student-athlete and a member of the 1950’s All-Decade Team in both men’s basketball and baseball. On the court, Margolin was named a First Team All-Tri-State selection and New Jersey College All-Star. Walter Michel was crowned the National Champion in men’s bowling in only his freshman year. Michel outlasted 200 bowlers from 55 colleges and was the first FDU men’s student-athlete and first freshman ever to win the National Intercollegiate Match Game Championship. Andrew Nucifora was a centerpiece of back-to-back NEC Championships for men’s soccer and earned NEC Tournament MVP honors in both seasons. Arguably one of the best goalkeepers in our school’s history, Nucifora garnered All-NEC First Team, First Team All-Region, and Academic All-District honors in his senior season. Michael Policastro finished his career in the top ten of three offensive career categories including batting average, doubles, and home runs and boasts a .342 career batting average. Policastro collected three All-NEC selections during his time on campus. Led by NCAA Player of the Year Lisa Friscioni, the 2006 National Champion women’s bowling team also won the NEWCBC Championship and ECAC Championship and compiled an 82-15 regular season record. Friscioni also garnered NCAA Most Valuable Player, NTCA First Team All-American, NEWCBC Bowler of the Year, and CoSIDA Academic All-America honors. Kristina Szalay and Rebecca Ketcham were named NTCA Second Team All-American and NTCA All-American Honorable Mention, respectively, while head coach Mike LoPresti was recognized as the Coach of the Year by the NTCA and NEWCBC. I would like to thank the members of our Hall of Fame Selection Committee for assembling an outstanding class of honorees. With so many worthy candidates to choose from, it is never an easy task to narrow down the field. I believe that the Selection Committee assembled a well-rounded group that showcases the history of athletic achievement at Fairleigh Dickinson University. To purchase tickets or for sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tom Meade at 201-692-9552 or [email protected]. As always, thank you for your continued support of FDU Athletics and Go Knights! David A. Langford Director of Athletics, Metropolitan Campus
SAVE THE DATES MEN’S SOCCER HOME OPENER | AUGUST 26, 2016 Men’s Soccer hosts NJIT at 7:00 PM in their home opener at University Stadium in Teaneck, NJ. WOMEN’S SOCCER HOME OPENER | SEPTEMBER 22, 2016 Women’s Soccer plays Stony Brook at 7:00 PM in their home opener at University Stadium in Teaneck, NJ. FDU women’s soccer was picked to repeat as NEC Champions. DIVISION I ATHLETIC HOF INDUCTION DINNER | SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 Join us in the Grand Ballroom at the Park Ridge Marriott to celebrate the athletic achievements of the greatest student-athletes, coaches, and administrators in Knights history.
NAME OF THE EVENT | AUGUST 22, 2014
BURGUNDY
And
BLUE
Your generous support of Burgundy and Blue plays an integral role in our efforts to provide an elite student-athlete experience. ¨ I would like to make an unrestricted gift of
Payment Options
¨ I would like to make a designated gift of $________________ to ________________ (Sport).
¨ Personal Check (Payable to Fairleigh Dickinson University)
$________________ to Burgundy and Blue.
¨ Visa ¨ Mastercard ¨ American Express ¨ Discover
¨ A matching gift will be made by my employer.
(A) 1 Payment
Name:
(B) 1 Year/12 Payments
Gifts are tax deductible for income tax purposes to the fullest extent of the law.
Address: City:
State: ______ Zip: ________
Home Phone: __________________________________
¨ Please bill my credit card for the total gift.
¨ Please bill my credit card monthly over 1 year. Please contact Sean Morrison at 201-692-9552 for additional payment options.
Work Phone: ___________________________________
Credit Card Information
¨ I am a student-athlete alumnus and participated in ________________ (Sport).
Signature: ________________________________________
Cell Phone: ____________________________________
Account #: ____________________________ Exp: ______
The Rothman Center • 100 University Plaza Drive • Hackensack, NJ 07601
www.fduknights.com
