CANTON, NY (WWNY) – The 2022 college football season is fast approaching and camps are set to open. In Canton, as the 2022 Saints report camp on Wednesday, Dan Puckbar his coach St. Lawrence looks like another solid season for his Saints.
The Saints march to camp on August 10th, players report.
And for the first time since 2019, Puckhaber feels the normalcy that COVID has robbed from his program over the past two seasons.
“We can now do what we set out to do in 2019. Just have a regular kickoff picnic with all the parents. We can bring everyone together. Get it together and let the fun little experience begin—what we call college football here in St. Lawrence,” said manager Dan Packhaber.
The Saints will be led under center by sophomore Danny Lawther, who took over the offense in Game 7 of last season after Tyler Grochot went down.
Lowther threw for 893 yards and 9 touchdowns and scored 168 yards and 1 touchdown. This is a true double-threat quarterback for the Saints.
“His mobility and athleticism really change the offense and what we can do. It was more of a pocket guy.
Another key component of Puckhaber’s offense is senior running back Peyton Schimtt.
As a junior, Governer’s product rushed for 624 yards and four touchdowns, gaining 181 receiving yards for touchdowns.
“I want him to have the ball in his hands and I want him to have Berkau status. If you want to know who’s on offense, you’ll find out in the first quarter against Endicott,” Packhaber said. Told.
Defensively, the Saints are led by Brian Cazaza and Reese Gillette and are ranked second in sacks and third in interceptions in 2021 in the Liberty League.
Pachaber feels the defense could be something special in 2022.
I think the defensive line, 6 players who can really play, 7 linebackers. Secondary, same thing. We have about eight guys in our program that he can actually play,” he says Puckhaber.
The Saints finished the 2021 season in a very tough Liberty League with a 5-5 record and a 2-3 overall record.
Puckhaber said the Liberty League will continue to be one of the toughest leagues in the country this year.
“As people can see, there are 250 soccer schools in Division 3. There are four teams ranked in the top 25, so there are four teams in the top 10% of that league, so that’s one “For us, I really believe we had an opportunity to beat two of those teams last year,” said Puckhaber.
The Saints will begin their season on Saturday, September 3rd, hosting Endicott College.
Watertown’s Reds and Blacks went 5-0 at George Ashcraft Field on Saturday night, beating the Plattsburgh North Stars 47-0.
Red and black with balanced attacks in offense, defense and special teams.
Over the past two weeks, Red and Black have outpaced their opponents 78-0 to maintain their dominance and retain their #1 spot in the Empire Football League.
“You got the line, it started up front and the line is doing their job. There are running backs hitting the right holes and coming up on the field and making plays. A dominant receiver in position.” It’s just a blessing to have,” said quarterback Jason Williams.
“We’re big, we’re fast, we’re physical. You know what I mean. We’re working in the offseason and delivering every game,” said linebacker Derek Dalton. .
It was a special night for Red and Black head coach George Ashcraft.
Before the game, Ashcraft was honored for his 50-year involvement with the Red and Black Organization and was recognized on a field named after him earlier in the week.
After the game, the Hall of Fame coach won his 250th career win and received a game ball.
A whirlwind week that Ashcraft will never forget.
“It’s such an honor. When they name the field in my name this week and get their 250th win in the same week, it’s surreal. Lots of good people to make it all happen.” Here is my family, they were a part of every day of my life, I’ve been doing this for 50 years, enough to all the coaches, players and people who support us I can’t say enough, we have a great community here and I’m happy to be a part of this tradition,” said Ashcraft.
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