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Founded in 1865
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Enrollment: 4781 Undergrad + 2270 Postgrad
Athletic Conference: Patriot League
Nickname: Mountain Hawks
Famous Alumni: Lee Iacocca, Roger Penske & Scores of CEOs



Andy Coen
Head Coach


2012 Schedule/Results

• 09/01 - Monmouth ............................... W 27 - 17
  09/08 - @ Central Connecticut St .......... W 35 - 14
  09/15 - Princeton ................................ W 17 - 14
  09/22 - @ Liberty ................................ 7:00 PM
  09/29 - Fordham ................................. 12:30 PM
  10/06 - Columbia ................................ 12:30 PM
  10/13 - @ Georgetown* ....................... 1:00 PM
  10/20 - Bucknell* ................................ 12:30 PM
  11/03 - @ Holy Cross* ......................... 12:30 PM
  11/10 - Colgate* ................................. 12:30 PM
  11/17 - @ Lafayette* .......................... 1:00 PM

No. 13/16 Mountain Hawks hold off Princeton, 17-14
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Posted: 09/15/2012

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh football team jumped out to a 17-0 lead and held off Princeton’s fourth-quarter charge to down the Tigers, 17-14 on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Goodman Stadium. Senior quarterback Mike Colvin completed 21-of-34 for 276 yards (206 in the first half). The defense held Princeton without a first down until late in the first half, while holding the Tigers to just 206 total yards for the game.

Senior Ryan Spadola had seven catches for 102 yards, good for his second 100-yard game of the season and 14th of his career. Junior Lee Kurfis finished with 75 yards on four receptions while sophomore Dylan Colgate had two catches for 33 yards, including a big 27-yarder late in the fourth quarter.

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Key Players

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  #15 Michael Colvin
  6' 3" 230 lbs Senior Quarterback
  Thru 3 Games: 57-of-94 for 746 Yards with 3 TDs & 4 INTs + 30 Carries for 124 Yards & 2 TD Runs
  
  
  
  #34 Zach Barket
  5' 10' 210 lbs Senior Running Back
  Thru 3 Games: 40 Carries for 151 Yards and 2 TDs
  
  
  
  #8 Ryan Spadola
  6' 3" 205 lbs Senior Receiver
  Thru 3 Games: 18 Catches for 295 Yards with No TDs
  
  
  
  #54 Nigel Muhammad
  6' 0" 230 lbs Junior Linebacker
  Thru 3 Games: Team-Leading 29 Tackles including 4.5 for Loss with 2 Sacks & a Forced Fumble
  
  
  
  #19 Sam Loughery
  6' 1" 215 lbs Senior Linebacker
  Thru 3 Games: 28 Tackles including 5.0 for Loss with 1 Sack

[Cider Jim]

I hope they bring their BELL with them, but have little chance to ring it.

[jcmanson]

We win this game

[ProudPapa73]

We win this game

Agreed. Best match up of the season for us so far.

Go Flames!!!

[Kolzilla41]

I agree. This team is better than people think.

[Purple Haize]

We will definetly win the uniform battle. Their school colors are atrocious!

[jcmanson]

Our offense has not proven they can consistently drive the field and put up points. Through 3 games we have scored 17, 24, and 14 points for an average of 18.33 points per game. It's even worse than that when you look at our scoring drives:

3 plays, 44 yards - touchdown
8 plays, 75 yards - touchdown
9 plays, 34 yards - field goal
3 plays, 27 yards - touchdown
4 plays, 43 yards - touchdown
10 plays, 49 yards - field goal
punt return - touchdown
6 plays, 39 yards - touchdown
5 plays, 92 yards - touchdown

We have had 2 drives > 50 yards in 3 games. Last year, against NC State, Robert Morris, and JMU (our first 3 games, comparative to this year's first 3 games) we had 6 drives > 50 yards.

I don't see us scoring that many points without help from our defense and/or special teams. I think our offense will be much better come conference play, but right now we cannot depend on them for points.

Having said that, Lehigh is pretty much in the same boat. They are averaging 26.33 points per game against Monmouth, Cent Con St, & Princeton. They are replacing their all-american QB just like us; this is their first road game in a hostile environment; we have played much better competition than they have. All this adds up to our first W on the year.

Should be a great game.

[TH Spangler]

We win this game

That's what I want to hear!

[BJWilliams]

Our offense has not proven they can consistently drive the field and put up points. Through 3 games we have scored 17, 24, and 14 points for an average of 18.33 points per game. It's even worse than that when you look at our scoring drives:

3 plays, 44 yards - touchdown
8 plays, 75 yards - touchdown
9 plays, 34 yards - field goal
3 plays, 27 yards - touchdown
4 plays, 43 yards - touchdown
10 plays, 49 yards - field goal
punt return - touchdown
6 plays, 39 yards - touchdown
5 plays, 92 yards - touchdown

We have had 2 drives > 50 yards in 3 games. Last year, against NC State, Robert Morris, and JMU (our first 3 games, comparative to this year's first 3 games) we had 6 drives > 50 yards.

I don't see us scoring that many points without help from our defense and/or special teams. I think our offense will be much better come conference play, but right now we cannot depend on them for points.

Having said that, Lehigh is pretty much in the same boat. They are averaging 26.33 points per game against Monmouth, Cent Con St, & Princeton. They are replacing their all-american QB just like us; this is their first road game in a hostile environment; we have played much better competition than they have. All this adds up to our first W on the year.

Should be a great game.

I noted that because I think that (especially Monmouth and CCSU) largely inflated their average because, to be frank, those teams arent that good (something I think has been noted about our schedule the last few years). I still think we win this game but itll be a close one just like last year.

[jcmanson]

I agree Beej. I put their offensive production to this point, pretty much equal to ours.

[Bigsouthking]

If you want a new offensive coordinator go hire the guy from The Citadel -- they just beat the brakes off of App St and Ga Southern in back to back weeks!!

But he may not fit the LU image profile for being a big name!

[BJWilliams]

Citadel is a TO team (and very good at it) with an experienced QB. We would have to completely change our philosophy if we went that route

[jcmanson]

If you want a new offensive coordinator go hire the guy from The Citadel -- they just beat the brakes off of App St and Ga Southern in back to back weeks!!

But he may not fit the LU image profile for being a big name!

Yep, let's just fire our recently promoted OC after one game. Great idea.

[Bigsouthking]

I'm sorry bad idea, i thought winning was important but obviously its about changing lives...

but LU has the fired Western Carolina coach calling plays. that's better than the winning Citadel guy obviously.

[jcmanson]

I'm sorry bad idea, i thought winning was important but obviously its about changing lives...

but LU has the fired Western Carolina coach calling plays. that's better than the winning Citadel guy obviously.

Do your homework first. Wagner is not calling plays. He's our OLine coach. Stick to basketball.

[BJWilliams]

You do realize also that in addition to what I said (and you conveniently ignored), the OC at the Citadel has been coaching for almost 20 years, all of them in a TO context. We could not only have to change our philosophy, but pretty much blow up the entire roster (as far as offense goes) to make that change.

[jcmanson]

Liberty hasn’t started a season with an 0-4 record since 1982. The Flames finished that season with seven straight victories.

[Bigsouthking]

It says Co- coordinator on the bio page...

And you guys were complaining about the offense... I was just giving suggestions and stating facts.

But I believe LU probably can still win the BSC.

[jcmanson]

Yes I was complaining about the offense, but it's not time to fire our OC after his first game. We have a new QB, just lost our All-American OG, replacing 4 of our top 5 WRs, our TE. They deserve time to build.

[flameshaw]

Ready-fire-aim anyone?

[BJWilliams]

With Liberty on a bye next week, getting a win would be a huge boost of confidence before the opener against Gardner-Webb

[ProudPapa73]

With Liberty on a bye next week, getting a win would be a huge boost of confidence before the opener against Gardner-Webb

The good news is these guys hate losing. The better news is they're not down on themselves. They believe they can win and are doing all the right things to prepare for this Saturday. The only doubters at this point are the ones not coming through the tunnel each week.

Beat Lehigh.

Go Flames!!!

[Rooster Cogburn]

Very excited for this game. this team needs some breaks instead of every break going to the other team.

[jcmanson]

Lehigh has been ranked in the top 20 for 20 consecutive weeks. Not shabby.

[jcmanson]

So, in the matter of 1 week, we have lost our #2 and #3 MLB for the year. Not good.