2012 Season outlook

[Phoenix]

"Will Fiacchi starting camp as No. 1 QB for @UAlbanyFootball - Ford said contingency plan includes Drew Smith, who was QB in HS, & Jake Meek" - Santillo

[danefan]

Meek was listed as a WR last year.

 

Here's an old tape of his from HS. Throws a good ball. Really quick release.

 

[Dane96]

I don't think that's good news when one of your best players goes down.

 

That said, I wished he had RS originally...and Omar Osbourne is a player. So I like that we will have two very good backs this year...and will be followed up with two more years of the same.

 

I suspect Power Lawrence could be RS as well...adding 20lbs should be his goal. So my gues is Ben M will do the dirty work behind Smith and Osbourne.

 

With the new scholarships I also suspect they will go after two running backs...RS them...and that will give us some nice depth for CAA Year 2.

Edited August 6, 2012 by Dane96

[UAalum72]

So my gues is Ben M will do the dirty work behind Smith and Osbourne.

Anybody know if Miseikis is all the way back from the broken leg ?

[Dane96]

Wow...totally forgot about that!!!!

[Ruler]

Looks like we will be using the"Wild Cat" more than we would like. Hopefully #10 still remebers how to throw downfield.

 

Anyone have anything on Fiacchi?? What about the QB transfer from Colgate?

[danefan]

Looks like we will be using the"Wild Cat" more than we would like. Hopefully #10 still remebers how to throw downfield.

 

Anyone have anything on Fiacchi?? What about the QB transfer from Colgate?

 

Fiacchi is a big strong passer. 6'3", 220lbs - Similar to DiLella. He played Class B ball at Marcellus so he was under-recruited. He is third all-time in NYS passing yardage.

[uofalbany]

Even back in 2009 it looked like he had a nice strong and accurate arm.

Three years later, he must be that much better. Anyone see him this year throwing?

[uofalbany]

Even back in 2009 it looked like he had a nice strong and accurate arm.

Three years later, he must be that much better. Anyone see him this year throwing?

[Ruler]

I sure as hell hope he knows the offense. The speed at this level (even NEC speed) is much faster than High School.

 

I like his size and I am sure he can tuck it and run his 220lbs into a pile and get 3 yard in a 4th down situation.

[Dane Pound]

So my gues is Ben M will do the dirty work behind Smith and Osbourne.

Anybody know if Miseikis is all the way back from the broken leg ?

 

Santillo said today Miseikis was on the field today. You can't keep those Amsterdam guys down.

[danefan]

So my gues is Ben M will do the dirty work behind Smith and Osbourne.

Anybody know if Miseikis is all the way back from the broken leg ?

 

Santillo said today Miseikis was on the field today. You can't keep those Amsterdam guys down.

 

Great hear. That was one of the ugliest injuries I've ever seen.

[UAalum72]

Ford was on Wyland's radio show today, said Leathley left because of academic issues.

[MRSGDG]

@ualbanyalumni

Join UA football alumni tailgate on game opener vs Colgate, Sept 1, 4pm, SEFCU lot -white tent. BYOB and food. 6 pm kickoff. Go Great Danes

[danefan]

@ualbanyalumni

Join UA football alumni tailgate on game opener vs Colgate, Sept 1, 4pm, SEFCU lot -white tent. BYOB and food. 6 pm kickoff. Go Great Danes

 

Here's the full version of the invitation for any football alumni that are interested and did not get the email invitation.

 

Rally your fellow Great Danes and join your fellow football alumni at the first tailgate of the season - vs. Colgate, September 1st at 4 p.m. All alumni who played and/or coached and their families are invited to gather at the tailgate tent with other football alumni from all five decades of Coach Ford’s program. 

 

Join us at the white tailgate tent at the SEFCU parking lot (west side grassy area) starting at 4pm. Bring your own food and beverages, and your UA pride and spirit! 

 

Parking in the SEFCU lot is $5 on game day. Free parking is available in the Dutch Gold Lot. 

 

Please forward this invitation on to other football alumni and help us cheer on Coach Ford and our Great Danes for the 6 p.m. kick-off. 

 

To RSVP, please contact Anthony Sciarra (asciarra@hotmail.com) or call (718) 578-5443. 

 

GO DANES!