2004-2005 FIGHTING SCOTS FOOTBALL NEWS

Updated on March 30, 2005

[Red Ball Bullet] FOOTBALL TEAM OPENS SPRING DRILL ON APRIL 1 (3/30/05)

EDINBORO, PA - The Edinboro University football team will holds its annual spring football drills beginning Friday, April 1. Head coach Lou Tepper will send his team through a total of 15 practices, highlighted by the Red-White Game at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 23. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] FOUR FIGHTING SCOTS EARN FOOTBALL GAZETTE ALL-AMERICAN HONORS (1/18/05)

EDINBORO, PA - Edinboro University placed four players on the 2004 Football Gazette All-America Football Teams. Tailback Andre Burke (Wilkinsburg, PA/Valley) led the way, landing a spot on the third team. Offensive tackle Greg Bzorek (Saxonburg, PA/Knoch), outside linebacker Seth Fragale (Emporium, PA/ Cameron County) and placekicker Kody Robertson (Columbus, OH/Hilliard Davidson) were named to the honorable mention All-American team. Edinboro finished the year with a 9-3 record, losing to East Stroudsburg in the Northeast Regional semifinals. The Fighting Scots finished as PSAC West co-champions for the second straight year. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] MATT PHILLIPS HELPS EAST SQUAD TO 18-15 WIN IN CACTUS BOWL (1/8/05)

EDINBORO, PA - Edinboro University's Matt Phillips (Monaca, PA/Monaca) helped the East to an 18-15 win over the West in the sixth annual Cactus Bowl in Kingsville, TX on Friday night. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] FOUR FIGHTING SCOTS RECOGNIZED ON COLLEGESPORTSREPORT.COM ALL-AMERICAN TEAMS (1/6/05)

EDINBORO, PA - Edinboro University had four players earn All-American status on the CollegeSportsReport.com 2004 Division II All-American Teams. All were accorded special mention honors. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] SEVEN FIGHTING SCOTS NAMED TO D2FOOTBALL.COM All-NORTHEAST FOOTBALL REGION TEAM (12/13/04)

EDINBORO, PA - Edinboro University placed seven players on the 2004 D2Football.com All-Northeast Region Football Team. National semifinalist West Chester and East Stroudsburg led the way with nine selections, while Bentley and Shippensburg had eight. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] MATT PHILLIPS SELECTED FOR CACTUS BOWL (12/8/04)

EDINBORO, PA - Professional football scouts have been on Edinboro's campus on numerous occasions this fall, getting to know Fighting Scot fullback Matt Phillips (Monaca, PA/Monaca). Now the NFL scouts will have another chance to assess his talents. Phillips has been selected to play in the Cactus Bowl, the annual Division II All-Star held in Kingsville, TX. This year's contest is scheduled for Friday, January 7. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] FOUR FIGHTING SCOTS NAMED TO DAKTRONICS All-NORTHEAST FOOTBALL REGION TEAM (12/8/04)

EDINBORO, PA - Edinboro University placed four players on the 2004 Daktronics All-Northeast Region Football Team. National semifinalist West Chester led the way with seven selections, including three first team selections. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] FIGHTING SCOTS LOSE HEARTBREAKER AT EAST STROUDSBURG (11/21/04)

EAST STROUDSBURG, PA - All year long the Edinboro University football team has built its success on forcing turnovers. The Fighting Scots forced East Stroudsburg into five turnovers in Saturday's NCAA Division II Northeast Regional semifinal game, but it was the one they couldn't corral that spelled defeat. East Stroudsburg scored the winning touchdown with 22 seconds left for a 36-32 win, snapping Edinboro's seven-game winning streak. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EAST STROUDSBURG PLAYOFF PREVIEW (11/16/04)

Thanks to a 47-44 win at snowy Bentley, Edinboro picked up its first NCAA playoff win since 1990 and advanced to the semifinals of the NCAA Division II Northeast Regional. The Fighting Scots play at East Stroudsburg on Saturday, November 20, with a berth in the Northeast Regional championship game on the line. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] DEFENSE, BOUCH COME UP BIG IN PLAYOFF WIN AT BENTLEY (11/14/04)

WALTHAM, Mass. - With a final score reading "Edinboro 47, Bentley 44", it might seem hard to believe that it was the Fighting Scot defense that spelled the difference in Edinboro's first NCAA Division II playoff win since 1990. But after playing on its heels much of the afternoon while trying to figure out an answer for Bentley's record-breaking tandem of Marc Eddy and Dallas Mall, the defense forced two turnovers in the final quarter and staged a defensive stand in the final two minutes. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] BENTLEY PREVIEW (11/10/04)

A pair of teams riding six-game winning streaks square off in the first round of the NCAA Division II Northeast Region Playoffs. After going without a winning season for six consecutive years, Edinboro will now make its second straight appearance in the NCAA Playoffs. The Fighting Scots will play at Bentley, located in Waltham, Mass., in a battle of PSAC vs. Northeast-10 squads. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EDINBORO TO PLAY BENTLEY IN FIRST ROUND OF NORTHEAST REGIONAL (11/7/04)

EDINBORO, PA - The Edinboro University football team has been selected for the NCAA Division II Playoffs for the second year in a row. The announcement was made this afternoon, with the Fighting Scots seeded sixth in the Northeast Region. They will play at third seed Bentley in the first round of the Northeast Regional on Saturday, November 13. Kickoff is 12 noon. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] 24th-RANKED FIGHTING SCOTS DEFEAT LOCK HAVEN, 38-17 (11/6/04)

EDINBORO, PA - A year ago the Edinboro University football team ran off a six-game winning streak to conclude the regular season and secure its first NCAA Division II playoff bid since 1995. Head coach Lou Tepper is hoping the same thing will happen this year. His Fighting Scots took care of the first part of the equation, defeating Lock Haven, 38-17, for its sixth straight triumph. Now Edinboro must wait until Sunday afternoon to find out if it is six teams selected for the Northeast Regional. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] ANDRE BURKE ONE OF 26 CANDIDATES FOR HARLAN HILL TROPHY (11/3/04)

EDINBORO, PA - Edinboro University tailback Andre Burke (Wilkinsburg, PA/Valley) has been named one of six Northeast Regional finalists for the Harlon Hill Trophy as the NCAA Division II College Football Player of the Year. Burke is one of 26 candidates still in the running for Division II's equivalent of the Heisman Trophy. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EDINBORO RANKED 24th IN AFCA DIVISION II TOP 25 (11/2/04)

EDINBORO, PA - It took two months, but Edinboro has re-emerged in the American Football Coaches Association Division II rankings. The Fighting Scots were ranked 21st in the AFCA preseason poll, but fell out after dropping a 20-7 decision to East Stroudsburg in the season opener. After winning five straight games to improve to 7-2, Edinboro has moved back into the poll in the 24th position. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] FIGHTING SCOT GRIDDERS REMAIN 6th IN NORTHEAST REGION (11/2/04)

EDINBORO, PA - The Edinboro University football team remained in sixth place in the latest NCAA Division II Northeast Region rankings. The Fighting Scots posted their fifth straight win of the season last Saturday, handing Kutztown a 23-14 defeat. Edinboro is now 7-2 overall. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] (11/2/04)

For the Edinboro University football team, it’s a different year but the same scenario. The Fighting Scots entered their final contest a year ago needing a win to clinch a tie with Indiana(Pa.) for the PSAC West title and to clinch an NCAA Division II Playoff berth. A year later, Edinboro needs a victory to do something no other Fighting Scot team has done -- win back-to-back PSAC West championships -- and to inch closer to another postseason bid. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] FIGHTING SCOTS WIN FIFTH STRAIGHT GAME, 23-14, OVER KUTZTOWN (10/30/04)

KUTZTOWN, PA - You can pardon Edinboro University head coach Lou Tepper if he says he's had enough of Homecoming games. The Fighting Scots played in their fifth Homecoming game of the season, coming away with a hard-fought 23-14 win at Kutztown, scoring the final 16 points. The victory improves Edinboro's record to 4-1 in Homecoming contests. More importantly, the Fighting Scots, ranked sixth in the Northeast Region, have now won five straight games to improve to 7-2 overall. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] FIGHTING SCOT GRIDDERS DROP TO 6th IN NORTHEAST REGION (10/26/04)

EDINBORO, PA - The Edinboro University football team posted its fourth straight win last Saturday with a 38-26 win at Slippery Rock, but lost ground in the NCAA Division II playoff chase. The Fighting Scots dropped one spot in the NCAA Division II Northeast Region rankings this week. The Fighting Scots are 6-2 overall with a PSAC crossover contest at Kutztown this Saturday, October 30. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] KUTZTOWN PREVIEW (10/19/04)

The comparisons to last year are almost scary. Edinboro enters the final two weeks of the regular season riding a four-game winning streak, just as it did a year ago. In 2003 the Fighting Scots went on to win their final two games and take a six-game winning streak into the NCAA Division II Playoffs. It marked Edinboro’s first postseason action since 1995. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] BURKE, BOUCH PACE SCOTS TO 38-26 WIN AT SLIPPERY ROCK (10/23/04)

EDINBORO, PA - The running of Andre Burke (Wilkinsburg, PA/Valley) and the passing of Justin Bouch (Brackenridge, PA/Highlands) proved too much for Slippery Rock as Edinboro spoiled another Homecoming with a 38-26 win. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] SLIPPERY ROCK PREVIEW (10/19/04)

Officially the NCAA Division II Playoffs begin on November 13. Unofficially they began this past weekend for Edinboro University. The common belief was that last Saturday’s loser in the Edinboro-IUP contest would have a tough time making the NCAA Division II Northeast Region playoff field. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] FIGHTING SCOT GRIDDERS CLIMB TWO SPOTS TO 5th IN NORTHEAST REGION (10/19/04)

EDINBORO, PA - The Edinboro University football team continued its climb up the NCAA Division II Northeast Region rankings this week, going up two spots from seventh to fifth. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EDINBORO SWEEPS PSAC FOOTBALL AWARDS (10/18/04)

EDINBORO, PA - Edinboro University swept the PSAC West football honors for this past weekend as Andre Burke (Wilkinsburg, PA/Valley) was named the Offensive Player of the Week while Seth Fragale (Emporium, PA/Cameron County) was chosen the Defensive Player of the Week. Edinboro improved to 5-2 overall and moved into a tie for first place in the PSAC West with Shippensburg with a 3-1 record thanks to a 38-14 win over Indiana(Pa.). (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EDINBORO RUNS OVER IUP, 38-14 (10/16/04)

EDINBORO, PA - Edinboro employed a bruising ground game to claim a key PSAC West victory over Indiana(Pa.) on Saturday, 38-14. The victory boosted the Fighting Scots to 5-2 overall and 3-1 in the PSAC West, while IUP falls to 4-3 and 2-1, respectively. Edinboro, winners of three in a row, came into the game ranked seventh in the Northeast Region while IUP was sixth. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] FIGHTING SCOT GRIDDERS MOVE UP TO 7th IN NORTHEAST REGION (10/13/04)

EDINBORO, PA - One week after debuting in the NCAA Division II Northeast Region rankings, the Edinboro University football team moved up a spot to seventh in the latest rankings. The Fighting Scots have a 4-2 record following last week's 42-28 win over California(Pa.), who was ninth in the poll and remains there this week. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] FIGHTING SCOTS RANKED AMONG FOOTBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS (10/13/04)

EDINBORO, PA - Several Edinboro University football players are ranked among the national leaders in the latest NCAA Division statistics. The Fighting Scots are 4-2 after recording a 42-28 triumph over California(Pa.) last Saturday, and host Indiana(Pa.) on Saturday, October 16. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EDINBORO VS. IUP PREVIEW (pdf) (10/12/04)

The Edinboro University campus calendar says it’s Family Legacy Weekend, but to the Fighting Scot football team, it’s IUP Week. It’s that one week a year when each team in the PSAC tries to defeat the bully of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference -- Indiana(Pa.). (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EDINBORO OUTSCORES 25th-RANKED CALIFORNIA(PA), 42-28 (10/9/04)

EDINBORO, PA - Like a pair of heavyweight champions Edinboro and California(Pa.) traded haymakers on Saturday, but when the final round ended the Fighting Scots celebrated Homecoming with a 42-28 win over the 25th-ranked Vulcans in front of 6,219 fans. The win boosted Edinboro, ranked eighth in the Northeast Region, to 4-2 and 2-1 in PSAC West action, while dropping California(Pa.), the ninth-ranked team in the region, to 4-2 and 1-2 in conference play. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EDINBORO VS. CALIFORNIA(PA) PREVIEW (pdf) (10/6/04)

Head coach Lou Tepper would like to think that his Fighting Scots are getting this Homecoming thing down pat. Two weeks ago Edinboro traveled to Shippensburg and helped the Red Raiders celebrate their Homecoming by dropping a 17-10 decision. It took a half, but last week Edinboro decided to play the spoiler and defeated Clarion as the Golden Eagles were celebrating Homecoming. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] SETH FRAGLE NAMED PSAC WEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK (10/5/04)

EDINBORO, PA - Edinboro University junior Seth Fragale (Emporium, PA/Cameron County) has been named the PSAC West Defensive Player of the week for his performance in Edinboro's 21-10 win at Clarion. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] ANDRE BURKE, DEFENSE WEAR DOWN CLARION, 21-7 (10/2/04)

EDINBORO, PA – At 5'10”, 205 lb. Andre Burke (Wilmington, PA/Valley) hardly has the appearance of a workhorse back. Don't tell that to Clarion, however, as Edinboro gave the Golden Eagles a heavy dose of Burke in the second half, plus showcased a stingy defense to ruin Clarion's Homecoming with a 21-10 victory. Edinboro improves to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in PSAC West action, while Clarion is now 3-3 and 1-1. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EDINBORO AT CLARION PREVIEW (9/28/04)

Edinboro saw its two-game winning streak snapped last week with a 17-10 setback at 10th-ranked Shippensburg, evening its record at 2-2. Now the Fighting Scots must try to right themselves against a Clarion team which has two reasons to celebrate -- a 35-34 last second win over California(Pa.) to improve to 3-2, and the annual Homecoming festivities. The three wins equal last year’s win total when the Golden Eagles went 3-8. Clarion is ranked eighth in the first NCAA Division II Northeast Regional rankings. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EDINBORO OPENS PSAC WEST PLAY WITH 17-10 LOSS TO 10TH-RANKED SHIPPENSBURG (9/25/04)

SHIPPENSBURG, PA - Something had to give when one of the best ground games in Division II met one of the best rushing defense in Division II. Unfortunately for Edinboro, the offense got the better of the defense at Shippensburg on Saturday, as the tenth-ranked Red Raiders celebrated Homecoming and the opening of PSAC West action with a 17-10 win over the Fighting Scots. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EDINBORO AT SHIPPENSBURG PREVIEW (9/21/04)

A year ago Edinboro and Indiana(Pa.) finished as co-champions of the PSAC West with 5-1 records. But when the time came for the PSAC coaches to make their predictions for the 2004 Western Division race, it was Shippensburg cast as the favorite. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] FIGHTING SCOTS RANKED AMONG FOOTBALL STATISTICAL LEADERS (9/14/04)

EDINBORO, PA - Several Edinboro University football players are ranked among the national leaders in the latest NCAA Division statistics. The Fighting Scots are 1-1 after recording a 54-12 triumph over WVU Tech last Saturday, and play at Tiffin on Saturday, September 18. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EDINBORO AT TIFFIN PREVIEW (pdf) (9/14/04)

After two straight games at home to open the 2004 campaign Edinboro begins a stretch of three straight games on the road at Tiffin. The Fighting Scots rebounded from a 20-7 season-opening loss to East Stroudsburg with an impressive 54-12 win over WVU Tech. Edinboro scored a school-record 47 points in the first half on its way to a 47-0 lead. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] ANDRE BURKE NAMED PSAC WEST OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK (9/13/04)

EDINBORO, PA -- One week after making a solid debut as Edinboro's starting tailback Andre Burke (Wilkinsburg, PA/Valley) has been named the PSAC West Offensive Player of the Week. The 5'10", 205 lb. junior spearheaded a Fighting Scot ground game that finished with 261 yards as Edinboro posted a 54-12 win over WVU Tech. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EDINBORO EXPLODES FOR 54-12 WIN OVER WVU TECH (9/11/04)

EDINBORO, PA - Edinboro scored a school-record 47 points in the first half on its way to a 54-12 win over WVU Tech. The previous record of 42 first half points was set against Shippensburg in 1971. With the victory Edinboro evened its record at 1-1, while the Golden Bears fall to 0-3. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] TERWILLIGER AND COMPANY LEAD EAST STROUDSBURG OVER FIGHTING SCOTS (9/4/04)

EDINBORO, PA - Edinboro head coach Lou Tepper knew his defense would have its hands full against East Stroudsburg quarterback Jim Terwilliger. The Fighting Scots defeated East Stroudsburg a year ago, 31-20, "limiting" Terwilliger to 288 yards through the air. Edinboro would go on to finish as PSAC West co-champions, while ESU was the PSAC East co-champion. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EDINBORO VS. EAST STROUDSBURG PREVIEW (pdf) (8/31/04)

Edinboro opens the 2004 season against an East Stroudsburg team which posted a 26- 21 win at Lenoir-Rhyne on Thursday, August 26. The contest is a battle between co-champions of the PSAC Eastern and Western Divisions. The Fighting Scots shared the West title with Indiana(Pa.), while the Warriors now seek their third straight East crown after sharing first place with Bloomsburg a year ago. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EDINBORO RANKED 23rd IN AFCA PRESEASON TOP 25 (8/24/04)

EDINBORO, PA - A year ago it took the Edinboro University football team two-thirds of the season to crack the American Football Coaches Association Division II rankings. With the 2004 season less than two weeks away the Fighting Scots won't have to worry about reaching the poll this year, just staying in it. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EDINBORO RANKED 23RD IN D2FOOTBALL.COM TOP 25 (8/23/04)

EDINBORO, PA - With the 2004 season less than two weeks away the preseason honors continue to pour in for the Edinboro University football team. The Fighting Scots are ranked 23rd in the D2Football.com Top 25 Poll. It marks the fourth national ranking to include the Fighting Scots. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EDINBORO RANKED 24TH IN FOOTBALL GAZETTE TOP 40 (8/18/04)

EDINBORO, PA - The Edinboro University football is ranked 24th in the Football Gazette 2004 Preseason Division II Top 40. This marks the third different national poll to include the Fighting Scots. Earlier this summer Street & Smith's College Football Preseason Top 25 had Edinboro 13th, while Lindy's College Football NCAA Division II Top 25 had the Fighting Scots in the 14th position.. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] EDINBORO RANKED 14th IN LINDY’S COLLEGE FOOTBALL TOP 25; EL-AMIN NAMED TO PRESEASON ALL-AMERICAN TEAM (6/21/04)

EDINBORO, PA - The Edinboro University football has received another preseason national ranking in a top national publication. The Fighting Scots are ranked 14th in Lindy's College Football NCAA Division II Top 25. Edinboro was previously ranked 13th in Street & Smith's College Football Preseason NCAA Division II Top 25.

In addition, sophomore free safety Raji El-Amin (Rochester, NY/Wilson Magnet) has been named to his second preseason All-America Team. Lindy's placed him on its first team. (more)

[Red Ball Bullet] FIGHTING SCOTS RANKED 13th IN STREET & SMITH’S COLLEGE FOOTBALL TOP 25; RAJI EL-AMIN NAMED TO PRESEASON ALL-AMERICAN TEAM (6/14/04)

EDINBORO, PA - It took Lou Tepper four years to turn around the fortunes of the Edinboro University football program, but now the veteran head coach is seeing his team gain respect entering the 2004 campaign. The Fighting Scots are ranked 13th in Street & Smith's College Football Preseason NCAA Division II Top 25. In addition, sophomore free safety Raji El-Amin (Rochester, NY/Wilson Magnet) has been named to the magazine's preseason All-America Team. (more)

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