Oct. 28, 2006

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The Stony Brook University football team (4-4) looks to stay unbeaten in conference play as the Seawolves host Robert Morris on Saturday. The Seawolves have won seven-straight conference games and are in sole possession of first place in the Northeast Conference. The game will be broadcast live on WUSB 90.1 FM and streamed live on www.goseawolves.org.

RADIO:

The game will be broadcast live on WUSB 90.1 FM. Ray Alexander, Curt Hylton, and Jeff Bernstein will call the action.

INTERNET:

Live audio streaming can be found on www.goseawolves.org. Click on the listen link. When you arrive at the WUSB website, go to the top of the site and find LISTEN TO WUSB NOW. Choose the connection that suits your computer.

IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE GAME:

For only $5 per game fans can listen to the radio broadcast of all 11 Stony Brook football games on their phone. To take advantage of this service, call 216-502-3200 and enter the Seawolves password 8841. Follow the instructions and enjoy the game.

THE SERIES WITH ROBERT MORRIS

Robert Morris leads the all-time series, 5-2. The Seawolves have a 1-2 record against the Colonials at LaValle Stadium and are 1-3 in Moon Township, Pa. Last season, Josh Dudash hit Joe Tarasiewicz on a 12-yard fade in the corner of the end zone with 6:02 remaining to lift Stony Brook to a thrilling 38-37 win over Robert Morris in a wild, high-scoring affair. Dudash went 23 of 34 for 411 yards and five touchdown passes, equalling a school record for touchdown passes in a single game. Lynell Suggs also turned in a record-setting performance, becoming the first receiver in school history to catch four touchdown passes in a single game. He finished with 210 yards receiving, the second-best single-game effort in program history.

LAST TIME OUT

The Stony Brook University football team used a balanced offensive attack to defeat Sacred Heart, 38-21, on Saturday afternoon in front of over 3,000 fans at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium. The Seawolves scored three rushing touchdowns and connected on two scores through the air to move to 4-4 on the season and 4-0 in Northeast Conference action. Sacred Heart drops to 2-6 overall and 1-3 in conference. The win moves Stony Brook into sole possession of first place in the NEC. After a scoreless first quarter, Stony Brook struck when Josh Dudash marched the Seawolf offense 99 yards over a 5:05 span capped by a 10-yard touchdown strike to Lynell Suggs with 13:56 left in the first half. After a botched snap on a Pioneer punt, the Seawolves expanded their lead to 14-0 when Conte Cuttino finished off a 20-yard drive with a nine yard touchdown scamper just over four minutes later. Sacred Heart scored the final touchdown of the first half when Tyler Arciaga found Corey Bundy for a 32-yard score with 4:41 left in the half. Stony Brook scored the only touchdown in the third quarter after the Seawolves used another five-minute plus drive to go up 21-7. Dudash found tight end Kevin Halonski on a four-yard pass for his second touchdown pass of the game. The Pioneers mounted a furious rally in the final quarter as they were able to capitalize on two Stony Brook turnovers to tie the game at 21 with 10:17 to play. After a Cuttino fumble, Sacred Heart went on a 10-play, 69-yard drive which was capped by a Joey Henley touchdown reception. On the ensuing drive, Dudash was picked off for the first time this season by Jon Wilson. Three plays later Steve Tedesco caught a 16-yard touchdown to knot the game at 21. The Seawolves regained the lead for good when Von Bryant ran in from nine-yards out. Stony Brook moved the ball 57 yards on five plays, all on the ground, in just 1:35. The drive was highlighted by Bryant's 27-yard scamper to set up first-and-goal from the nine. The Stony Brook defense sealed the game when Sacred Heart's next two possessions were thwarted by Seawolf interceptions. Milo Otis picked of an Arciaga pass and returned in 37 yards, setting up a 22-yard field goal by Matt Weeks. Cory Giddings continued to make big plays on defense as he picked off a Sacred Heart pass and returned it 40 yards. The Seawolves punched in the final score when Mike Cosentino rushed 23 yards on an end-around to give the Seawolves a 38-21 win. Dudash finished the game 16-26 for 140 yards and two touchdowns while Cuttino carried the ball 20 times for 129 yards and one score. Hasan Stewart was a stalwart on defense making 12 tackles and sent the crowd into a frenzy with a bone-crushing hit in the second quarter. Giddings finished with four tackles, an interception, and a blocked field goal.

AND THE AWARD GOES TO...

Conte Cuttino powered a ground attack that rolled up 257 yards in a 38-21 win over Sacred Heart on Saturday. Cuttino, who earned his second NEC Rookie Player of the Week award this season, carried the ball 20 times for 129 yards and a score. It was Cuttino's second 100-yard rushing game of the season which both came in Stony Brook victories. The freshman's nine-yard touchdown run in the second quarter gave the Seawolves a 14-0 lead. Cuttino currently ranks fifth in the NEC in rushing (63.9 ypg). Cory Giddings and Josh Dudash were honored for their efforts in the win over St. Francis by the Northeast Conference as they each picked up a weekly accolade. Dudash was named NEC Offensive Player of the Week while Giddings earned Rookie of the Week for the second-straight week. Dudash was outstanding in Stony Brook's 30-20 win over St. Francis (PA) giving the Seawolves three-straight wins and a tie for first place with Robert Morris in the league standings. The junior signal caller completed an astounding 22-of-27 passes for 314 yards and two touchdowns. The Beachwood, NJ native's two passing scores were from long distance, connecting with Dwayne Eley on a 34-yarder in the second quarter and Lynell Suggs on a 40-yarder in the fourth quarter. Dudash earns his third career NEC Offensive Player of the Week award and first this season. On the season, Dudash has completed 63.0 percent (92-146) of his attempts, while throwing six touchdowns and no interceptions. Giddings was again at the center of big plays by the Stony Brook defense in the Seawolves' 30-20 win over Saint Francis (PA). After the Red Flash climbed within 14-6, Giddings recovered a blocked PAT and raced 85 yards to the unusual defensive PAT conversion to give Stony Brook a 16-6 lead at halftime. With SBU holding a 16-13 lead in the third quarter and St. Francis driving for the go-ahead score, Giddings intercepted an Anthony Doria pass in the endzone to thwart the drive. The Seawolves would score on the ensuing possession and go on to win. Giddings also collected eight tackles in the game and earns back-to-back NEC Rookie of the Week awards.

ABOUT THE COLONIALS

Robert Morris enters the game with a 5-3, 3-1 record after falling to Monmouth, 17-6, last weekend. The Colonials are tied for second place at 3-1 in league play. Signal caller Erik Cwalinski has thrown for over 1500 yards and 16 touchdowns this season. His favorite targets are Michael Rogers and Jarvis Powers have each made 22 catches and combined for seven scores. On the defensive side of the ball, Jeff Rommes has recorded 63 tackles while Mike Niklos has registered three interceptions.

GIDDY UP

Freshman defensive back Cory Giddings has come up with big plays on defense the last three weeks for the Seawolves. Last week versus Sacred Heart, Giddings recorded his 2nd interception in as many weeks and blocked a field goal late in the first half. At St. Francis, Giddings recoverd a blocked PAT and raced 85 yards to record two points for the Seawolves. Late in the game, Giddings once again came up huge as he intercepted a ball in the endzone to thwart the Red Flash's rally. Giddings was at the center of Stony Brook's 33-21 win over Albany on Saturday as the first-year player recovered three Great Dane fumbles, returning two of them for touchdowns. He became the first player in recorded college football history (I-A, I-AA) to recover three fumbles in a game and first since Alvin Nnabuife of SMU in 2004 to return two for touchdowns.

NOT JOSHING AROUND

Josh Dudash has becomed settled under center for the Seawolves as the junior quarterback has been very consistent in conference play. Versus Sacred Heart, Dudash tossed two touchdowns At St. Francis, Dudash was unstoppable, completing 22 of 27 passes for 314 yards and two touchdowns. Against Albany, Dudash went 16-for-22 for 236 yards and one touchdown. In the game versus Monmouth, Dudash went 11-for-20 for 180 yards and two touchdowns.

THE STREAKING SEAWOLVES

The Seawolves have won four straight games this season and have strung together seven-straight conference victories dating back to last season. At the end of the 2005 season, the Seawolves rattled off wins over Robert Morris, Wagner, and CCSU on the way to their first conference crown. This season, Stony Brook has already defeated conference foes Monmouth, Albany, St. Francis (Pa.) and Sacred Heart. The last opponent to beat the Seawolves in conference play was Sacred Heart on October 22, 2005.