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2017
FOOTBALL YEARBOOK
GENERAL INFORMATION
School: Marist College Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Founded: 1929 Enrollment: 4,764 President: David N. Yellen VP for Student Affairs: Deborah DiCaprio Nickname: Red Foxes School Colors: Red & White Home Facility: Tenney Stadium Capacity: 5,000 Affiliation: NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision Conference: Pioneer Football League Athletic Department Phone: (845) 575-3699
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Marist at a Glance.................................................... 1
Year-By-Year Results.............................................. 77
Marist in the NFL...................................................... 2
Records vs. Opponents........................................... 81
Director of Athletics: Tim Murray NCAA Faculty Representative: Dr. John Ritschdorff Associate AD/SWA/Compliance: Elizabeth Donohue Associate AD/Facilities & Operations: Darren McCormack Assistant AD/External Affairs: Andy Alongi Assistant AD/Business Operations: Amanda Rogerson Business Manager: Brandon James Director of Club Sports, Intramurals & Camps: Shawn Conboy Coordinator of Sports Medicine: Jeff Carter Director of Student-Athlete Enhancement: Alyssa Gates Strength & Conditioning Coach: Aaron Suma
Million Dollar Challeng............................................ 4
Media....................................................................... 82
Pioneer Football League.......................................... 6
Why the Red Foxes................................................. 83
Tenney Stadium........................................................ 8
This Is Marist .......................................................... 84
Game Day Experience............................................ 10
Rich Institute........................................................... 86
On the Road............................................................ 12
New Buildings......................................................... 87
Head Coach Jim Parady.......................................... 14
This Is Poughkeepsie.............................................. 88
Assistant Coaches................................................... 17
Championship History............................................ 90
Support Staff.......................................................... 23
President David Yellen........................................... 92
2017 Roster............................................................. 24
Tim Murray.............................................................. 93
Season Outlook...................................................... 27
Athletics Administration........................................ 94
SPORTS INFORMATION
Player Profiles......................................................... 28
Head Coaches/Staff................................................ 96
2017 Opponents...................................................... 48
Leonidoff Field........................................................ 97
2016 Statistics/Box Scores..................................... 50
Academics............................................................... 98
Marist Football Timeline........................................ 58
McCann Center..................................................... 100
Program Superlatives............................................ 60
Facilities................................................................ 101
FCS Honorees.......................................................... 61
Sports Medicine.................................................... 102
FCS Records............................................................. 64
Red Fox Club......................................................... 103
Division III Records................................................. 68
Giving Back........................................................... 104
Club History............................................................. 70
Glenn Marinelli..................................................... 106
All-Time Roster....................................................... 71
J.J. Allen................................................................. 108
ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION
SID/Football Contact: Mike Ferraro Office Phone: (845) 575-3321 Cell Phone: (914) 456-3447 E-mail: [email protected] Assistant SIDs: Harrison Baker, Kevin McCall, Sam Rathbun Multimedia Coordinators: Nick McGahan, Meghan Graham Sports Information Fax: (845) 575-3580 Press Box Phone: (845) 575-3155 Website: GoRedFoxes.com Twitter: @MaristAthletics Facebook: Facebook.com/GoRedFoxes Instagram: @MaristAthletics
Former Coaches...................................................... 76
COACHING STAFF
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Head Coach: Jim Parady Alma Mater/Year: Maine/1983 Record at Marist (Years): 129-132-1 (25) Career Record (Years): Same Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator: Scott Rumsey Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers: Marc Bourque Kickers: Tom Kelly Cornerbacks: Larry Riley Special Teams Coordinator/Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator: Clarence Johnson Offensive Line/Video Coordinator/Assistant Recruiting Coordinator: Jake Dembow Defensive Line/Assistant Special Teams Coordinator Billy Creed Tight Ends: Matt Poveromo Running Backs: Brandon Cuevas Assistant Secondary: Cameron Gibson Director of Operations: Siobhan Reid Office Phone: (845) 575-3699, ext. 2046
TEAM INFORMATION
Starters Returning/Lost: 14/8 (7/4 Offense, 7/4 Defense) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 45/22 2016 Overall Record: 5-6 Home: 2-4 Road: 3-2
On the cover: Head Coach Jim Parady with 2017 team captains (L-to-R) Mike White, Marcellus Calhoun, Ruben Avalos III, and Wesley Beans.
DIRECTIONS TO MARIST From Long Island: From the Whitestone Bridge, take the Hutchinson River Parkway North to I-684; continue onto I-84 West. Stay on I-84 West until you reach the Taconic State Parkway. Go North on the Taconic State Parkway until you come to Route 55. Go West on Route 55 until you reach Route 9 (just before the Mid-Hudson Bridge). Go North on Route 9. The College is located approximately one mile north on the left side of Route 9. From Connecticut: Take I-84 West to the Taconic State Parkway North. Go North on the Taconic and follow directions above. From New Jersey: Take the New Jersey Turnpike to the Garden State Parkway. Follow the Parkway to the New York State Thruway. Take the Thruway to exit 17 (Newburgh I-84). Take I-84 East to Newburgh exit (9W & 32). Make a left at the light onto Route 9W North. Follow for 15 miles and follow the signs for the Mid-Hudson Bridge. Follow signs for Route 9 North and proceed one mile, the College is on the left. From Upstate New York: Take the New York State Thruway South to exit 18 (New Paltz). Take Route 299 East until you come to Route 9W South. Continue on until you see a sign for Route 44-55 (Mid-Hudson Bridge). Follow signs for Route 9 North and proceed one mile, the College is on the left.
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MARIST IN THE NFL On September 20, 2015, history was made as the first NFL game featuring a Marist graduate on each team took place when the Miami Dolphins faced the Jacksonville Jaguars. Miami defensive end Terrence Fede was the first former Marist football player to be selected in the NFL Draft when he was chosen by the seventh round with the 234th overall pick in 2014. Jacksonville kicker Jason Myers was playing in his second NFL game after signing with the Jaguars in March of 2015 and winning the job in training camp. The Jaguars prevailed by a score of 23-20, largely due to Myers’ efforts. He hit a 58-yard field goal in the waning seconds of the first half, and a 28-yard field goal with 40 seconds to play for the winning score.
Terrence Fede
Jason Myers
Michael Rios
AT MARIST
AT MARIST
AT MARIST
n Set single-season & career records for sacks.
n Holds school record for longest field goal, and graduated with the most career points by a kicker.
n Holds school record for receiving yards in a game.
n Named PFL Defensive Player of the Year & Buck Buchanan Award finalist in 2013. NFL n Became the first Marist football player to appear in an NFL regular season game on Sept. 28, 2014 for the Miami Dolphins against the Oakland Raiders. n Blocked a punt for a safety in the final minutes of play to give the Dolphins a 37-35 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 21, 2014.
NFL n Won the Jacksonville Jaguars placekicking job in 2015 training camp. n Is 53-for-64 on field goal attempts and has 115 touchbacks on 160 kickoffs.
NFL n Signed a free-agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals following the 2013 NFL Draft, becoming the first former Marist football player to sign with an NFL team. Also signed a free-agent contract with the Miami Dolphins in the spring of 2014.
FORMER RED FOXES IN THE PROS n In the spring of 2012, Kevin Fitzpatrick and Jaquan Bryant appeared in NFL Rookie Minicamps with the Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders, respectively. n Approximately 20 former Marist football players have continued their careers in the NFL, arena football and/or overseas.
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Million Dollar Challenge In September 2016, Marist announced the completion of the Million Dollar Challenge, a fundraising initiative designed to ensure the long-term future of football at Marist College. The goal was reached through the generosity of approximately 200 alumni, friends, parents, and fans of the football program. “Since coming to Marist, I have been struck by the community’s enthusiasm for Red Fox football,” Marist President David Yellen said. “The success of the Marist Million campaign is a testament to that support, and we are grateful to all who participated in this important effort.”
Shortly after the opening of Tenney Stadium, Marist received a $1 million challenge grant from the late Raymond A. Rich. Mr. Rich was one of the 20th century’s leading businessmen and industrialists as well as a good friend to Marist College. As part of this challenge, the Rich Estate matched each dollar raised exclusively for use by Marist Football up to $1 million, thus creating the $2 million endowment. “Ray Rich was a great friend of the College and, in particular, of Marist football,” Marist President Emeritus Dr. Dennis J. Murray said. “I know he would be pleased that his generous gift inspired such a broad outpouring of support from former players and coaches and other alumni and friends of Marist. I particularly want to acknowledge the leadership of Matt Daly and Tom Coyne in reaching the challenge Ray Rich had set forth.” Gifts received through the generosity of donors will help elevate the program and provide a vibrant atmosphere for future Red Foxes. The $2 million endowment will create a sustainable source of support for the Marist football program while providing student-athletes with opportunities to excel academically and athletically. “The success of the Marist Million campaign will help ensure that football remains a vital program here for future student-athletes and fans alike,” Marist Director of Athletics Tim Murray said. “Our program is stronger for the generosity of so many alumni and friends.” The rich football tradition at Marist spans more than 50 years. What began as a club program in 1965, now boasts a roster that includes players from 13 different states. The program began varsity competition at the Division III level in 1978, and was elevated to Division I-AA (now known as the Football Championship Subdivision) in 1993. The Red Foxes played in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Football League from 1994 until 2007, and won three league championships. “The great support that the entire Marist College community has shown for our football program is an inspiration to all of our players and coaches and will continue to be for generations to come,” Marist head football coach Jim Parady said. “We are grateful to everyone who participated in the Marist Million campaign.” Following the 2002 season, seven MAAC Football League schools disbanded their programs over the next six years. Over this time, Marist football continued its growth. The Red Foxes played their first season at Tenney Stadium in 2007. Marist played the 2008 season as an FCS independent after the MAAC Football League disbanded, and joined the Pioneer Football League for the 2009 campaign. In 2013, the Marist football team won a share of the PFL championship. The spring of 2014 brought national recognition to the Marist football program. Marist graduate Terrence Fede ‘13 became the first football player in school history to be selected in the National Football League Draft. Fede was chosen by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round with the 234th overall pick. In late August of 2015, Jason Myers ‘13 won the place-kicking job with the Jacksonville Jaguars and became the second former Marist football player to appear in an NFL game. In the second week of the 2015 season, Fede and the Dolphins traveled to Jacksonville to face Myers and the Jaguars, marking the first time two Marist graduates shared an NFL field. Myers connected on three field goals, including a 28-yard attempt with 40 seconds remaining which proved to be the game-winner in the Jaguars’ 23–20 triumph.
Head Coach Jim Parady, Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator Scott Rumsey, Tom Coyne, Matt Daly
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About the PFL
Marist’s PFL History
The 2017 season marks the 25th year for the Pioneer Football League – the nation’s only non-scholarship, football-only NCAA Football Championship Subdivision conference. The PFL is a truly national conference with members on each coast and throughout the nation’s heartland.
On Feb. 28, 2008, a press conference was held at Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field to announce that Marist accepted an invitation to join the Pioneer Football League, beginning in 2009.
The league still retains four of its charter members – Butler University, the University of Dayton, Drake University and Valparaiso University, plus the University of San Diego (joining in 1992) – which were joined in 2001 by Davidson College, Jacksonville University and Morehead State University. Campbell University joined the PFL in 2008, its first season of intercollegiate football. When Marist joined for the 2009 season, the league’s footprint further extended into the northeast. The league currently has 11 members, with Stetson University giving the league two teams in Florida starting with the 2013 season.
Marist in the PFL
Year Preseason Actual Record Poll Finish (Overall/PFL)
2016
6th
4th
2015
7th
Tied for 5th 5-6/4-4
2014
6th
Tied for 5th 4-7/4-4
2013
6th
Tied for 1st 8-3/7-1
2012
6th
Tied for 6th 4-7/3-5
2011
8th
Tied for 6th 4-7/3-5
2010
6th
Tied for 7th 3-8/2-6
2009
8th
5th
5-6/5-3
7-4/5-3
“We are proud to be included in a league with schools known nationally for their accomplishments in the classroom and on the football field,” Marist College President Dr. Dennis J. Murray said. “Marist fosters an appreciation of what it means to be a true student-athlete, encouraging success in academics as well as athletics. The colleges and universities in the Pioneer League share this same philosophy, so we feel we have found the right home for our football program.” In their first season in the PFL, the Red Foxes set a program record with a six-game winning streak as they finished 7-4 overall and 5-3 in league play. Marist won a share of the PFL title for the first time in 2013, going 8-3 overall and 7-1 in the league.
2017 PFL Preseason Coaches’ Poll Results
Team Conference Overall x-San Diego 8-0 11-1 Dayton 7-1 9-2 Drake 6-2 7-4 Marist 5-3 5-6 Jacksonville 4-3 5-5 Campbell 3-4 5-5 Morehead State 3-5 4-7 Valparaiso 3-5 4-7 Butler 2-6 4-7 Stetson 2-6 4-7 Davidson 0-8 2-9
Team Total 1-San Diego (9) 99 2-Dayton (2) 92 3-Marist 69 4-Drake 67 T5-Campbell 62 T5-Jacksonville 62 7-Butler 49 8-Morehead State 42 9-Stetson 29 10-Valparaiso 24 11-Davidson 10
Pioneer Football League forms. Four charter members – Butler, Dayton, Drake and Valparaiso – remain in league today
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2016 PFL Standings
x - Won PFL automatic bid to NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs.
TIMELINE
Marist AD Tim Murray speaks at a press conference to announce Marist joining the Pioneer Football League on Feb. 28, 2008. Seated are President Dr. Dennis J. Murray (left) and Head Coach Jim Parady.
Notes: First place votes in parentheses. Ten points awarded for a first place vote, with one point less for each succeeding place. Maximum score of 100. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own team
PFL begins first season of play San Diego joins PFL
Marist jumps from Division III to I-AA
Marist begins play in MAAC Football League, winning league title
Davidson, Jacksonville, Morehead State join PFL
2017 Preseason All-PFL Team OFFENSE
2017 Preseason All-PFL Team DEFENSE
WR-Juston Christian, Marist WR-Aaron Blockmon, Campbell WR-Pace Temple, Butler TE-Ross Dwelley, San Diego QB-Anthony Lawrence, San Diego RB-Marcellus Calhoun, Marist RB-Jarrett Morgan, Valparaiso FB-Duvante Lane, Butler OL-Rich Duncan-Murphy, Marist OL-Ben Gauthier, Dayton OL-Joe Hurney, San Diego OL-Miles McArdle, San Diego OL-Daniel Cooney, San Diego
DL-Nick Surges, Dayton DL-Colt Briggs, Morehead State DL-Jonathan Peterson, San Diego DL-Mack Marrin, Drake LB-Willie Barrett, Marist LB-Jack Crain, Dayton LB-Jeb Boudreaux, Stetson LB-Drew Snouffer, Valparaiso DB-Wes Beans, Marist DB-Jordyn Jean-Felix, Marist DB-Christian Searles, Dayton DB-Ray Clark, San Diego
Marist wins share of MAAC crown
Marist wins share of MAAC crown
Marist announces intentions to join PFL, and plays season as independent Campbell joins PFL
Marist plays first season in PFL, going 7-4 overall and 5-3 in league play
2017 Preseason All-PFL Team
SPECIAL TEAMS PK-Javier Arce-Ramirez, Jacksonville P-Sean Smith, Dayton RS-Bailey Gessinger, Valparaiso LS-Nick Mecca, Marist
Marist wins share of PFL championship PFL gains automatic berth to FCS playoffs Stetson joins PFL
San Diego becomes first PFL school to win a game in the FCS playoffs, defeating Cal Poly 35-21 in the opening round.
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S T A D I U M
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n October 6, 2007, a new chapter in Marist Athletics began with the dedication of Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field. A record crowd of 4,621 was in attendance on a warm, sunny day as the Marist football team took on Duquesne. The stadium’s name honors Tim Tenney, CEO of Pepsi-Cola of the Hudson Valley, who provided the lead gift for the stadium renovation project. The Marist football, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s lacrosse and women’s lacrosse programs call the stadium home, in addition to numerous club and intramural sports. Construction of the stadium started in October 2006 and was completed in October of 2007. The College retained the architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP to design, plan and oversee the improvement project. This project enhanced and developed two key areas of the facility - the playing surface itself and spectator seating. In order to serve the five varsity programs that would compete at Tenney Stadium, the need for a synthetic playing surface was obvious. With this in mind, Marist officials selected the industry leader in synthetic playing surfaces, FieldTurf.
A M E N I T I E S
FieldTurf
Stone Work
West Berm
The original installation of the surface lasted six weeks, and began with the preparation of the subsurface. High volume drainage systems, along with weed barriers, went down and were covered by different sizes of gravel. The final sub-surface layer was composed of very fine sized gravel, similar to baseball warning track mix. Then the FieldTurf DuraSpine playing surface was installed. Painting consists of connecting the tick marks, allowing for the fewest amount of game lines to be painted thus allowing the field to look as least busy as possible with five programs (football, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s lacrosse and women’s lacrosse) calling Tenney Stadium home. The original playing surface lasted for 10 seasons, and was replaced in the summer of 2017. The new surface is known as the FieldTurf Revolution 360, the company’s top-of-the-line model. The turf has permanent logos on it, with the Marist word mark and fox head below it at the center of the field. The words “Marist” and “Red Foxes” are painted in the end zones, and permanent goal posts were installed at both the north and south ends of the field.
A field stone, selected to mirror that of many of the already stone-clad buildings on campus, encompasses the entire grandstand’s façade. This time-consuming and artistic work adds to the building’s character and gives the impression that the grandstand has been a part of the campus landscape for years.
Along the west side of the site, formerly the location of the spectator seating, an additional spectator seating area has been established. This location is modeled after a Greek Amphitheaterstyle lawn seating area and accommodates numerous fans. There are three independent grasscovered tiers, each separated by a small stone-clad wall. The stone utilized is the same stone that is being applied to the grandstand, thus achieving a consistent feel and use of material venue-wide.
The renovation project consisted of removing the existing grandstand and press booth along the west side of the field and constructing a new precast grandstand structure along with a modern press booth, media booths and VIP suites along the east side of the field. Additionally, an athletic training room, team and officials’ dressing rooms, restrooms, concessions and storage space were incorporated in the area located under the spectator seating.
Seating The decision was made to move away from bleacher seating and move to the use of seatbacks exclusively. This allows for the greatest amount of comfort to be made available for spectators while attending a game or match at Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field. Hussey Seating Corporation, based in North Berwick, Maine, won the contract for this project. They furnished and installed 1,744 “Legend” chair-back seats. This particular model gives the seating scheme and overall appearance a nostalgic look and feel.
Under the Grandstand
Graphics Enhancement Project In the summer of 2010, the Marist Athletics Department continued its branding efforts with a graphics enhancement project. This project incorporated both team rooms, the training area, the elevator foyer, and all walkways underneath the stadium. In addition to the new graphics, new red carpet and Pepsi coolers donated by stadium namesake Tim Tenney were added to the team rooms.
Within the understructure of the grandstand, or below the seating area, lie two 55-locker locker rooms. A laundry room, athletic training room and concession area are also open underneath the grandstand. Lexan glass along the grandstand’s rear exterior was also installed. This translucent glass allows light to enter the locker room spaces, while providing privacy to the users.
The new seating includes 1,744 chair-backs in the grandstand, with additional seating located on the West Berm, giving Tenney Stadium a capacity of 5,000. On May 6, 2015, Tenney Stadium played host to the first NCAA Tournament game on the Marist campus, when the Red Foxes’ men’s lacrosse team recorded a 10-6 opening-round victory over Bryant. Tenney Stadium has hosted Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships in women’s soccer (2007, 2012, 2015 quarterfinal round), men’s soccer (2008, 2012), women’s lacrosse (2010, 2013, 2017 - quarterfinal round), and men’s lacrosse (2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017). The 2017 men’s lacrosse championship game was broadcast live on ESPNU.
TENNEY STADIUM FOOTBALL CROWDS OVER 3,000 4,621 – 10/6/07 vs. Duquesne
3,522 – 10/4/08 vs. Bucknell
3,215 – 9/27/14 vs. San Diego
3,089 – 10/10/09 vs. Jacksonville
3,716 – 9/27/08 vs. Sacred Heart
3,365 – 8/31/13 vs. Sacred Heart
3,212 – 10/1/11 vs. Jacksonville
3,029 – 9/24/11 vs. Georgetown
3,629 – 9/19/15 vs. Sacred Heart
3,363 – 9/3/16 vs. Bucknell
3,171 – 10/1/16 vs. Campbell
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Game Day Experience At Marist home football games, you’ll have the opportunity to experience: • Pre-game tailgating • Performances from the Marist band, cheerleaders and dance team • Band Director Art Himmelberger leading the singing of the Marist fight song prior to kickoff • The band marching down the field in the “Block M” formation • Full concessions at affordable prices • A variety of seating options, including chair-back reserved in the grandstand and lawn on the West Berm • Shooter, Marist’s favorite Red Fox and official mascot • Postgame fireworks against Jacksonville on Sept. 23
Memorable Moments • Marist plays before record crowd of 4,621 on Stadium Dedication Day vs. Duquesne, 10/6/07 • Marist wins triple overtime game vs. Georgetown, 11/3/07 • Obozua Ehikioya breaks program’s career TD record vs. Bucknell, 10/4/08 • Marist defeats Campbell for first PFL victory, 10/3/09 • Chris Debowski finds Kevin Fitzpatrick for 26-yard TD pass with seven seconds left to defeat Jacksonville, 10/10/09 • Team records shutout against Valparaiso, 10/31/09 • Jason Myers’ 37-yard FG with one second left gives Marist 23-21 win over Georgetown, 11/7/09 • Tommy Reilly sets single-game records for completions, attempts and passing yards vs. Dayton, 11/13/10 • Snow blankets field for contest vs. Drake, 10/29/11 • Michael Rios sets single-game receiving record with 244 yards vs. Davidson, 9/22/13 • Michael Rios sets program’s career receiving touchdown record vs. San Diego, 12/1/13 • Team records shutouts versus Valparaiso,10/5/13, and Stetson, 10/26/13 • Team defeats Mercer 33-7 on Senior Day to win share of first PFL championship, 11/16/13 • Marist gets winning score with five seconds left to defeat Jacksonville, 17-16, 11/1/14. • Marist defeats Sacred Heart, 34-27, before crowd of 3,629 9/19/15
GO RED FOXES!
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ON THE ROAD
Raleigh
Charlotte
WITH THE RED FOXES S
ince joining the Pioneer Football League in 2009, the Marist football program has had the opportunity to travel all across the country.
Chicago
The Red Foxes have spent time in cities such as Chicago, San Diego, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Raleigh, Dayton, Lexington, Orlando, and Des Moines since joining the league. When they arrive in a city early the day prior to a game, they often take the opportunity to explore and bond as a team.
Here are some of the sites Marist football has visited in recent years: USS Midway Museum, Sea World, Zoo – San Diego Soldier Field, Skydeck – Chicago Wright Air Force Base – Dayton North Carolina State’s facilities, North Carolina Museum of History – Raleigh NASCAR Hall of Fame – Charlotte National Mall – Washington
San Diego
University of Kentucky’s facilities – Lexington University of Central Florida’s facilities, EA Sports offices – Orlando
Dayton
Lexington Orlando Washington
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GENERAL INFORMATION
School: Marist College Location: Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Founded: 1929 Enrollment: 4,764 President: David N. Yellen VP for Student Affairs: Deborah DiCaprio Nickname: Red Foxes School Colors: Red & White Home Facility: Tenney Stadium Capacity: 5,000 Affiliation: NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision Conference: Pioneer Football League Athletic Department Phone: (845) 575-3699
T A B L E
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C O N T E N T S
Marist at a Glance.................................................... 1
Year-By-Year Results.............................................. 77
Marist in the NFL...................................................... 2
Records vs. Opponents........................................... 81
Director of Athletics: Tim Murray NCAA Faculty Representative: Dr. John Ritschdorff Associate AD/SWA/Compliance: Elizabeth Donohue Associate AD/Facilities & Operations: Darren McCormack Assistant AD/External Affairs: Andy Alongi Assistant AD/Business Operations: Amanda Rogerson Business Manager: Brandon James Director of Club Sports, Intramurals & Camps: Shawn Conboy Coordinator of Sports Medicine: Jeff Carter Director of Student-Athlete Enhancement: Alyssa Gates Strength & Conditioning Coach: Aaron Suma
Million Dollar Challeng............................................ 4
Media....................................................................... 82
Pioneer Football League.......................................... 6
Why the Red Foxes................................................. 83
Tenney Stadium........................................................ 8
This Is Marist .......................................................... 84
Game Day Experience............................................ 10
Rich Institute........................................................... 86
On the Road............................................................ 12
New Buildings......................................................... 87
Head Coach Jim Parady.......................................... 14
This Is Poughkeepsie.............................................. 88
Assistant Coaches................................................... 17
Championship History............................................ 90
Support Staff.......................................................... 23
President David Yellen........................................... 92
2017 Roster............................................................. 24
Tim Murray.............................................................. 93
Season Outlook...................................................... 27
Athletics Administration........................................ 94
SPORTS INFORMATION
Player Profiles......................................................... 28
Head Coaches/Staff................................................ 96
2017 Opponents...................................................... 48
Leonidoff Field........................................................ 97
2016 Statistics/Box Scores..................................... 50
Academics............................................................... 98
Marist Football Timeline........................................ 58
McCann Center..................................................... 100
Program Superlatives............................................ 60
Facilities................................................................ 101
FCS Honorees.......................................................... 61
Sports Medicine.................................................... 102
FCS Records............................................................. 64
Red Fox Club......................................................... 103
Division III Records................................................. 68
Giving Back........................................................... 104
Club History............................................................. 70
Glenn Marinelli..................................................... 106
All-Time Roster....................................................... 71
J.J. Allen................................................................. 108
ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATION
SID/Football Contact: Mike Ferraro Office Phone: (845) 575-3321 Cell Phone: (914) 456-3447 E-mail: [email protected] Assistant SIDs: Harrison Baker, Kevin McCall, Sam Rathbun Multimedia Coordinators: Nick McGahan, Meghan Graham Sports Information Fax: (845) 575-3580 Press Box Phone: (845) 575-3155 Website: GoRedFoxes.com Twitter: @MaristAthletics Facebook: Facebook.com/GoRedFoxes Instagram: @MaristAthletics
Former Coaches...................................................... 76
COACHING STAFF
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Head Coach: Jim Parady Alma Mater/Year: Maine/1983 Record at Marist (Years): 129-132-1 (25) Career Record (Years): Same Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator: Scott Rumsey Offensive Coordinator/Wide Receivers: Marc Bourque Kickers: Tom Kelly Cornerbacks: Larry Riley Special Teams Coordinator/Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator: Clarence Johnson Offensive Line/Video Coordinator/Assistant Recruiting Coordinator: Jake Dembow Defensive Line/Assistant Special Teams Coordinator Billy Creed Tight Ends: Matt Poveromo Running Backs: Brandon Cuevas Assistant Secondary: Cameron Gibson Director of Operations: Siobhan Reid Office Phone: (845) 575-3699, ext. 2046
TEAM INFORMATION
Starters Returning/Lost: 14/8 (7/4 Offense, 7/4 Defense) Letterwinners Returning/Lost: 45/22 2016 Overall Record: 5-6 Home: 2-4 Road: 3-2
On the cover: Head Coach Jim Parady with 2017 team captains (L-to-R) Mike White, Marcellus Calhoun, Ruben Avalos III, and Wesley Beans.
DIRECTIONS TO MARIST From Long Island: From the Whitestone Bridge, take the Hutchinson River Parkway North to I-684; continue onto I-84 West. Stay on I-84 West until you reach the Taconic State Parkway. Go North on the Taconic State Parkway until you come to Route 55. Go West on Route 55 until you reach Route 9 (just before the Mid-Hudson Bridge). Go North on Route 9. The College is located approximately one mile north on the left side of Route 9. From Connecticut: Take I-84 West to the Taconic State Parkway North. Go North on the Taconic and follow directions above. From New Jersey: Take the New Jersey Turnpike to the Garden State Parkway. Follow the Parkway to the New York State Thruway. Take the Thruway to exit 17 (Newburgh I-84). Take I-84 East to Newburgh exit (9W & 32). Make a left at the light onto Route 9W North. Follow for 15 miles and follow the signs for the Mid-Hudson Bridge. Follow signs for Route 9 North and proceed one mile, the College is on the left. From Upstate New York: Take the New York State Thruway South to exit 18 (New Paltz). Take Route 299 East until you come to Route 9W South. Continue on until you see a sign for Route 44-55 (Mid-Hudson Bridge). Follow signs for Route 9 North and proceed one mile, the College is on the left.
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MARIST IN THE NFL On September 20, 2015, history was made as the first NFL game featuring a Marist graduate on each team took place when the Miami Dolphins faced the Jacksonville Jaguars. Miami defensive end Terrence Fede was the first former Marist football player to be selected in the NFL Draft when he was chosen by the seventh round with the 234th overall pick in 2014. Jacksonville kicker Jason Myers was playing in his second NFL game after signing with the Jaguars in March of 2015 and winning the job in training camp. The Jaguars prevailed by a score of 23-20, largely due to Myers’ efforts. He hit a 58-yard field goal in the waning seconds of the first half, and a 28-yard field goal with 40 seconds to play for the winning score.
Terrence Fede
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n Set single-season & career records for sacks.
n Holds school record for longest field goal, and graduated with the most career points by a kicker.
n Holds school record for receiving yards in a game.
n Named PFL Defensive Player of the Year & Buck Buchanan Award finalist in 2013. NFL n Became the first Marist football player to appear in an NFL regular season game on Sept. 28, 2014 for the Miami Dolphins against the Oakland Raiders. n Blocked a punt for a safety in the final minutes of play to give the Dolphins a 37-35 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Dec. 21, 2014.
NFL n Won the Jacksonville Jaguars placekicking job in 2015 training camp. n Is 53-for-64 on field goal attempts and has 115 touchbacks on 160 kickoffs.
NFL n Signed a free-agent contract with the Arizona Cardinals following the 2013 NFL Draft, becoming the first former Marist football player to sign with an NFL team. Also signed a free-agent contract with the Miami Dolphins in the spring of 2014.
FORMER RED FOXES IN THE PROS n In the spring of 2012, Kevin Fitzpatrick and Jaquan Bryant appeared in NFL Rookie Minicamps with the Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders, respectively. n Approximately 20 former Marist football players have continued their careers in the NFL, arena football and/or overseas.
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Million Dollar Challenge In September 2016, Marist announced the completion of the Million Dollar Challenge, a fundraising initiative designed to ensure the long-term future of football at Marist College. The goal was reached through the generosity of approximately 200 alumni, friends, parents, and fans of the football program. “Since coming to Marist, I have been struck by the community’s enthusiasm for Red Fox football,” Marist President David Yellen said. “The success of the Marist Million campaign is a testament to that support, and we are grateful to all who participated in this important effort.”
Shortly after the opening of Tenney Stadium, Marist received a $1 million challenge grant from the late Raymond A. Rich. Mr. Rich was one of the 20th century’s leading businessmen and industrialists as well as a good friend to Marist College. As part of this challenge, the Rich Estate matched each dollar raised exclusively for use by Marist Football up to $1 million, thus creating the $2 million endowment. “Ray Rich was a great friend of the College and, in particular, of Marist football,” Marist President Emeritus Dr. Dennis J. Murray said. “I know he would be pleased that his generous gift inspired such a broad outpouring of support from former players and coaches and other alumni and friends of Marist. I particularly want to acknowledge the leadership of Matt Daly and Tom Coyne in reaching the challenge Ray Rich had set forth.” Gifts received through the generosity of donors will help elevate the program and provide a vibrant atmosphere for future Red Foxes. The $2 million endowment will create a sustainable source of support for the Marist football program while providing student-athletes with opportunities to excel academically and athletically. “The success of the Marist Million campaign will help ensure that football remains a vital program here for future student-athletes and fans alike,” Marist Director of Athletics Tim Murray said. “Our program is stronger for the generosity of so many alumni and friends.” The rich football tradition at Marist spans more than 50 years. What began as a club program in 1965, now boasts a roster that includes players from 13 different states. The program began varsity competition at the Division III level in 1978, and was elevated to Division I-AA (now known as the Football Championship Subdivision) in 1993. The Red Foxes played in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Football League from 1994 until 2007, and won three league championships. “The great support that the entire Marist College community has shown for our football program is an inspiration to all of our players and coaches and will continue to be for generations to come,” Marist head football coach Jim Parady said. “We are grateful to everyone who participated in the Marist Million campaign.” Following the 2002 season, seven MAAC Football League schools disbanded their programs over the next six years. Over this time, Marist football continued its growth. The Red Foxes played their first season at Tenney Stadium in 2007. Marist played the 2008 season as an FCS independent after the MAAC Football League disbanded, and joined the Pioneer Football League for the 2009 campaign. In 2013, the Marist football team won a share of the PFL championship. The spring of 2014 brought national recognition to the Marist football program. Marist graduate Terrence Fede ‘13 became the first football player in school history to be selected in the National Football League Draft. Fede was chosen by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round with the 234th overall pick. In late August of 2015, Jason Myers ‘13 won the place-kicking job with the Jacksonville Jaguars and became the second former Marist football player to appear in an NFL game. In the second week of the 2015 season, Fede and the Dolphins traveled to Jacksonville to face Myers and the Jaguars, marking the first time two Marist graduates shared an NFL field. Myers connected on three field goals, including a 28-yard attempt with 40 seconds remaining which proved to be the game-winner in the Jaguars’ 23–20 triumph.
Head Coach Jim Parady, Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator Scott Rumsey, Tom Coyne, Matt Daly
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About the PFL
Marist’s PFL History
The 2017 season marks the 25th year for the Pioneer Football League – the nation’s only non-scholarship, football-only NCAA Football Championship Subdivision conference. The PFL is a truly national conference with members on each coast and throughout the nation’s heartland.
On Feb. 28, 2008, a press conference was held at Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field to announce that Marist accepted an invitation to join the Pioneer Football League, beginning in 2009.
The league still retains four of its charter members – Butler University, the University of Dayton, Drake University and Valparaiso University, plus the University of San Diego (joining in 1992) – which were joined in 2001 by Davidson College, Jacksonville University and Morehead State University. Campbell University joined the PFL in 2008, its first season of intercollegiate football. When Marist joined for the 2009 season, the league’s footprint further extended into the northeast. The league currently has 11 members, with Stetson University giving the league two teams in Florida starting with the 2013 season.
Marist in the PFL
Year Preseason Actual Record Poll Finish (Overall/PFL)
2016
6th
4th
2015
7th
Tied for 5th 5-6/4-4
2014
6th
Tied for 5th 4-7/4-4
2013
6th
Tied for 1st 8-3/7-1
2012
6th
Tied for 6th 4-7/3-5
2011
8th
Tied for 6th 4-7/3-5
2010
6th
Tied for 7th 3-8/2-6
2009
8th
5th
5-6/5-3
7-4/5-3
“We are proud to be included in a league with schools known nationally for their accomplishments in the classroom and on the football field,” Marist College President Dr. Dennis J. Murray said. “Marist fosters an appreciation of what it means to be a true student-athlete, encouraging success in academics as well as athletics. The colleges and universities in the Pioneer League share this same philosophy, so we feel we have found the right home for our football program.” In their first season in the PFL, the Red Foxes set a program record with a six-game winning streak as they finished 7-4 overall and 5-3 in league play. Marist won a share of the PFL title for the first time in 2013, going 8-3 overall and 7-1 in the league.
2017 PFL Preseason Coaches’ Poll Results
Team Conference Overall x-San Diego 8-0 11-1 Dayton 7-1 9-2 Drake 6-2 7-4 Marist 5-3 5-6 Jacksonville 4-3 5-5 Campbell 3-4 5-5 Morehead State 3-5 4-7 Valparaiso 3-5 4-7 Butler 2-6 4-7 Stetson 2-6 4-7 Davidson 0-8 2-9
Team Total 1-San Diego (9) 99 2-Dayton (2) 92 3-Marist 69 4-Drake 67 T5-Campbell 62 T5-Jacksonville 62 7-Butler 49 8-Morehead State 42 9-Stetson 29 10-Valparaiso 24 11-Davidson 10
Pioneer Football League forms. Four charter members – Butler, Dayton, Drake and Valparaiso – remain in league today
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2016 PFL Standings
x - Won PFL automatic bid to NCAA Division I FCS Playoffs.
TIMELINE
Marist AD Tim Murray speaks at a press conference to announce Marist joining the Pioneer Football League on Feb. 28, 2008. Seated are President Dr. Dennis J. Murray (left) and Head Coach Jim Parady.
Notes: First place votes in parentheses. Ten points awarded for a first place vote, with one point less for each succeeding place. Maximum score of 100. Coaches were not allowed to vote for their own team
PFL begins first season of play San Diego joins PFL
Marist jumps from Division III to I-AA
Marist begins play in MAAC Football League, winning league title
Davidson, Jacksonville, Morehead State join PFL
2017 Preseason All-PFL Team OFFENSE
2017 Preseason All-PFL Team DEFENSE
WR-Juston Christian, Marist WR-Aaron Blockmon, Campbell WR-Pace Temple, Butler TE-Ross Dwelley, San Diego QB-Anthony Lawrence, San Diego RB-Marcellus Calhoun, Marist RB-Jarrett Morgan, Valparaiso FB-Duvante Lane, Butler OL-Rich Duncan-Murphy, Marist OL-Ben Gauthier, Dayton OL-Joe Hurney, San Diego OL-Miles McArdle, San Diego OL-Daniel Cooney, San Diego
DL-Nick Surges, Dayton DL-Colt Briggs, Morehead State DL-Jonathan Peterson, San Diego DL-Mack Marrin, Drake LB-Willie Barrett, Marist LB-Jack Crain, Dayton LB-Jeb Boudreaux, Stetson LB-Drew Snouffer, Valparaiso DB-Wes Beans, Marist DB-Jordyn Jean-Felix, Marist DB-Christian Searles, Dayton DB-Ray Clark, San Diego
Marist wins share of MAAC crown
Marist wins share of MAAC crown
Marist announces intentions to join PFL, and plays season as independent Campbell joins PFL
Marist plays first season in PFL, going 7-4 overall and 5-3 in league play
2017 Preseason All-PFL Team
SPECIAL TEAMS PK-Javier Arce-Ramirez, Jacksonville P-Sean Smith, Dayton RS-Bailey Gessinger, Valparaiso LS-Nick Mecca, Marist
Marist wins share of PFL championship PFL gains automatic berth to FCS playoffs Stetson joins PFL
San Diego becomes first PFL school to win a game in the FCS playoffs, defeating Cal Poly 35-21 in the opening round.
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n October 6, 2007, a new chapter in Marist Athletics began with the dedication of Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field. A record crowd of 4,621 was in attendance on a warm, sunny day as the Marist football team took on Duquesne. The stadium’s name honors Tim Tenney, CEO of Pepsi-Cola of the Hudson Valley, who provided the lead gift for the stadium renovation project. The Marist football, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s lacrosse and women’s lacrosse programs call the stadium home, in addition to numerous club and intramural sports. Construction of the stadium started in October 2006 and was completed in October of 2007. The College retained the architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP to design, plan and oversee the improvement project. This project enhanced and developed two key areas of the facility - the playing surface itself and spectator seating. In order to serve the five varsity programs that would compete at Tenney Stadium, the need for a synthetic playing surface was obvious. With this in mind, Marist officials selected the industry leader in synthetic playing surfaces, FieldTurf.
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FieldTurf
Stone Work
West Berm
The original installation of the surface lasted six weeks, and began with the preparation of the subsurface. High volume drainage systems, along with weed barriers, went down and were covered by different sizes of gravel. The final sub-surface layer was composed of very fine sized gravel, similar to baseball warning track mix. Then the FieldTurf DuraSpine playing surface was installed. Painting consists of connecting the tick marks, allowing for the fewest amount of game lines to be painted thus allowing the field to look as least busy as possible with five programs (football, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s lacrosse and women’s lacrosse) calling Tenney Stadium home. The original playing surface lasted for 10 seasons, and was replaced in the summer of 2017. The new surface is known as the FieldTurf Revolution 360, the company’s top-of-the-line model. The turf has permanent logos on it, with the Marist word mark and fox head below it at the center of the field. The words “Marist” and “Red Foxes” are painted in the end zones, and permanent goal posts were installed at both the north and south ends of the field.
A field stone, selected to mirror that of many of the already stone-clad buildings on campus, encompasses the entire grandstand’s façade. This time-consuming and artistic work adds to the building’s character and gives the impression that the grandstand has been a part of the campus landscape for years.
Along the west side of the site, formerly the location of the spectator seating, an additional spectator seating area has been established. This location is modeled after a Greek Amphitheaterstyle lawn seating area and accommodates numerous fans. There are three independent grasscovered tiers, each separated by a small stone-clad wall. The stone utilized is the same stone that is being applied to the grandstand, thus achieving a consistent feel and use of material venue-wide.
The renovation project consisted of removing the existing grandstand and press booth along the west side of the field and constructing a new precast grandstand structure along with a modern press booth, media booths and VIP suites along the east side of the field. Additionally, an athletic training room, team and officials’ dressing rooms, restrooms, concessions and storage space were incorporated in the area located under the spectator seating.
Seating The decision was made to move away from bleacher seating and move to the use of seatbacks exclusively. This allows for the greatest amount of comfort to be made available for spectators while attending a game or match at Tenney Stadium at Leonidoff Field. Hussey Seating Corporation, based in North Berwick, Maine, won the contract for this project. They furnished and installed 1,744 “Legend” chair-back seats. This particular model gives the seating scheme and overall appearance a nostalgic look and feel.
Under the Grandstand
Graphics Enhancement Project In the summer of 2010, the Marist Athletics Department continued its branding efforts with a graphics enhancement project. This project incorporated both team rooms, the training area, the elevator foyer, and all walkways underneath the stadium. In addition to the new graphics, new red carpet and Pepsi coolers donated by stadium namesake Tim Tenney were added to the team rooms.
Within the understructure of the grandstand, or below the seating area, lie two 55-locker locker rooms. A laundry room, athletic training room and concession area are also open underneath the grandstand. Lexan glass along the grandstand’s rear exterior was also installed. This translucent glass allows light to enter the locker room spaces, while providing privacy to the users.
The new seating includes 1,744 chair-backs in the grandstand, with additional seating located on the West Berm, giving Tenney Stadium a capacity of 5,000. On May 6, 2015, Tenney Stadium played host to the first NCAA Tournament game on the Marist campus, when the Red Foxes’ men’s lacrosse team recorded a 10-6 opening-round victory over Bryant. Tenney Stadium has hosted Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships in women’s soccer (2007, 2012, 2015 quarterfinal round), men’s soccer (2008, 2012), women’s lacrosse (2010, 2013, 2017 - quarterfinal round), and men’s lacrosse (2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017). The 2017 men’s lacrosse championship game was broadcast live on ESPNU.
TENNEY STADIUM FOOTBALL CROWDS OVER 3,000 4,621 – 10/6/07 vs. Duquesne
3,522 – 10/4/08 vs. Bucknell
3,215 – 9/27/14 vs. San Diego
3,089 – 10/10/09 vs. Jacksonville
3,716 – 9/27/08 vs. Sacred Heart
3,365 – 8/31/13 vs. Sacred Heart
3,212 – 10/1/11 vs. Jacksonville
3,029 – 9/24/11 vs. Georgetown
3,629 – 9/19/15 vs. Sacred Heart
3,363 – 9/3/16 vs. Bucknell
3,171 – 10/1/16 vs. Campbell
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Game Day Experience At Marist home football games, you’ll have the opportunity to experience: • Pre-game tailgating • Performances from the Marist band, cheerleaders and dance team • Band Director Art Himmelberger leading the singing of the Marist fight song prior to kickoff • The band marching down the field in the “Block M” formation • Full concessions at affordable prices • A variety of seating options, including chair-back reserved in the grandstand and lawn on the West Berm • Shooter, Marist’s favorite Red Fox and official mascot • Postgame fireworks against Jacksonville on Sept. 23
Memorable Moments • Marist plays before record crowd of 4,621 on Stadium Dedication Day vs. Duquesne, 10/6/07 • Marist wins triple overtime game vs. Georgetown, 11/3/07 • Obozua Ehikioya breaks program’s career TD record vs. Bucknell, 10/4/08 • Marist defeats Campbell for first PFL victory, 10/3/09 • Chris Debowski finds Kevin Fitzpatrick for 26-yard TD pass with seven seconds left to defeat Jacksonville, 10/10/09 • Team records shutout against Valparaiso, 10/31/09 • Jason Myers’ 37-yard FG with one second left gives Marist 23-21 win over Georgetown, 11/7/09 • Tommy Reilly sets single-game records for completions, attempts and passing yards vs. Dayton, 11/13/10 • Snow blankets field for contest vs. Drake, 10/29/11 • Michael Rios sets single-game receiving record with 244 yards vs. Davidson, 9/22/13 • Michael Rios sets program’s career receiving touchdown record vs. San Diego, 12/1/13 • Team records shutouts versus Valparaiso,10/5/13, and Stetson, 10/26/13 • Team defeats Mercer 33-7 on Senior Day to win share of first PFL championship, 11/16/13 • Marist gets winning score with five seconds left to defeat Jacksonville, 17-16, 11/1/14. • Marist defeats Sacred Heart, 34-27, before crowd of 3,629 9/19/15
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ON THE ROAD
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ince joining the Pioneer Football League in 2009, the Marist football program has had the opportunity to travel all across the country.
Chicago
The Red Foxes have spent time in cities such as Chicago, San Diego, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Raleigh, Dayton, Lexington, Orlando, and Des Moines since joining the league. When they arrive in a city early the day prior to a game, they often take the opportunity to explore and bond as a team.
Here are some of the sites Marist football has visited in recent years: USS Midway Museum, Sea World, Zoo – San Diego Soldier Field, Skydeck – Chicago Wright Air Force Base – Dayton North Carolina State’s facilities, North Carolina Museum of History – Raleigh NASCAR Hall of Fame – Charlotte National Mall – Washington
San Diego
University of Kentucky’s facilities – Lexington University of Central Florida’s facilities, EA Sports offices – Orlando
Dayton
Lexington Orlando Washington
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