Complete Game Notes

OPENING STATEMENTS
In a rematch of one of the most thrilling finishes in Bullet football history, Gettysburg and Susquehanna University clash in a Centennial Conference tilt on Saturday. Gettysburg enters the game in a three-way tie for first place in the conference standings at 2-0 and is in pursuit of its third straight victory. The Crusaders, who have already won on a last-second field goal twice this season, are 1-1 in conference play and are seeking their first road win of the year.

GAME COVERAGE
Saturday's game can be followed through live stats and live video at http://client.stretchinternet.com/client/gettysburg.portal#. WQSU-FM out of Selinsgrove will also provide an audo broadcast of the game at http://www.susqu.edu/wqsu-fm/index.html. 

ALL-TIME SERIES
Despite being separated by less than 100 miles, and despite each program's history dating back to the 19th century, Gettysburg and Susquehanna have met just eight times on the gridiron, with the Bullets holding a 5-2-1 lead. Prior to last season's meeting, the two teams had not played since 1922.

LAST MEETING
Gettysburg erased a 23-point deficit in the final 18 minutes, scoring 34 unanswered points to close the game in a 61-50 Bullet victory last season at Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium. The 111 combined points was a Centennial Conference record, and the two teams racked up 1,162 total yards, with the Bullets out-gaining the Crusaders 644-518. Quarterback Kyle Whitmoyer contributed to six touchdowns (five passing, one rushing) while passing for 374 yards and rushing for an additional 70 yards for Gettysburg. Wing Charles Curcio '11 caught 10 passes for 121 yards and one touchdown while rushing for 70 yards and two touchdowns, receiver Brian Betley '11 caught five passes for 140 yards while tying a school record with three touchdowns, and tailback Anthony DeSalva '11 rushed for 84 yards and one TD. For Susquehanna, Rich Palazzi threw for 286 yards and four touchdowns, hitting Mike Ritter with seven passes for 140 yards and a pair of TDs. Greg Tellish (134) and Connor McGrath (101) each rushed for over 100 yards for the Crusaders.

LAST TIME OUT
Gettysburg raced to a 21-0 lead and a 28-6 halftime advantage en route to a 58-27 victory at Juniata College last Saturday. Junior tailback Ted Delia rushed for a career-high 105 yards and scored four touchdowns – including one on a 75-yard punt return – while sophomore receiver Aden Twer caught eight passes for 164 yards to lead the Bullets, who overcame 20 penalties totaling over 200 yards. A pair of quarterbacks alternated under center, with senior Kyle Whitmoyer finishing with 134 yards and one touchdown on 9-of-17 passing and junior Kody Smith throwing for 163 yards and two TDs, completing 10-of-15 passes and rushing for an additional 49 yards. The Bullets outgained the Eagles 596-239 and held Juniata to just 103 yards rushing.

Freshman Spencer Hotaling kicked a 19-yard field goal with one second left to give Susquehanna a 20-18 homecoming victory over Dickinson College on Saturday in a barnburner that featured four lead changes. It was the second game-winning kick in three games for Hotaling, who also booted through a 21-yarder in the team's season-opening, overtime win over Wilkes University. Senior tailback Greg Tellish rushed for 153 yards and one touchdown on 36 carries for the Crusaders while a pair of quarterbacks shared time. Senior Matt Lottes threw for 93 yards and one touchdown on 11-of-18 passing while classmate Rich Palazzi finished 6-for-14 with 64 yards. Senior linebacker Todge Aumiller led all players with 10 tackles.

THE GETTYSBURG OFFENSE
Gettysburg's offense has put together an incredible start this season and currently ranks second in the Centennial Conference and eighth in Division III in both scoring (46.7 ppg) and total offense (505.7 ypg). The Bullets have received a balanced rushing and passing attack, scoring eight touchdowns on the ground and 10 through the air. They lead the conference in rushing (240.3 ypg) and are second in passing (265.3 ypg). Sophomore receiver Aden Twer has put together outstanding numbers, hauling in 21 passes for 430 yards and five touchdowns. He is currently the seventh-leading receiver in Division III in terms of yardage (143.3 ypg). Rushing-wise, junior tailback Ted Delia is coming off a career game and leads the team in yards per game (75.0) and touchdowns (four). Taking the handoff 32 times, he has rushed for 7.0 yards per carry. Freshman tailback Nick Ulassin has posted an identical yards-per-carry mark in just 10 fewer attempts and has rushed for 51.7 yards per game and a pair of touchdowns. Freshman wing Freddy Caruso is also a scoring threat with three touchdowns thus far (two receiving, one rushing). Junior Kody Smith has played the majority of the time at quarterback and has passed for nine touchdowns against just two interceptions. He currently ranks 22nd in Division III in pass efficiency (166.0) and has added 51.7 yards rushing per game. Senior Kyle Whitmoyer, who has missed time with an injury, has thrown for 175 yards and one touchdown.

THE GETTYSBURG DEFENSE
The Bullet defense is coming off its top outing of the season on Saturday, keeping the opponent off the scoreboard early for the second week in a row. The Eagles 239 total yards were the fewest by a Gettysburg opponent since Muhlenberg finished with 220 in a 20-3 Gettysburg victory in 2009, and Juniata's 103 rushing yards marked the Bullets best effort since yielding 33 in a win at McDaniel in 2008. Gettysburg will enter Saturday's game ranked fourth in the Centennial Conference in pass defense (198.0 ypg) sixth in rushing defense (166.3 ypg), and sixth in total defense (364.3 ypg). Senior safety Peter Hak leads the team with 28 tackles while junior linebacker Larry DelViscio has contributed 26 stops, including 4.0 for loss and a sack. Senior safety Joe Delaney has added 23 tackles, and junior linebacker Mark Covington has dealt 22 hits and 4.0 tackles for loss.

THE GETTYSBURG SPECIAL TEAMS
Senior Rob Pennella has continued to perform the Bullets kicking and punting duties well this season, averaging 38.2 yards per punt while converting 12-of-13 extra points and both of his field goal attempts. Ulassin has averaged 19.5 yards per kick return while sophomore Tommy LeNoir is leading the league in punt return average (12.8 ypr).

SCOUTING SUSQUEHANNA
The Crusaders have sandwiched a pair of last-second victories around a lopsided loss this season. After its 33-30 overtime win over Wilkes to start the season, Susquehanna dropped a 56-7 decision at Johns Hopkins before its two-point victory over Dickinson. Offensively, the Crusaders enter the game ranked seventh in the conference in scoring offense (20.0 ppg), eighth in rushing offense (92.3 ypg), and fourth in passing offense (230.3 ypg). Running Susquehanna's Multiple-I, Palazzi has enjoyed a strong start, throwing for 184.0 yards per game and five touchdowns while completing nearly 60 percent of his passes. His favorite target has been senior receiver Mike Ritter, who has made 23 catches for 92.0 yards per game and two touchdowns while senior tight end Matt Knouse has contributed 17 receptions for 59.7 yards per game and two TDs. Tellish has led the ground game with 66.0 yards per game and one touchdown. The Crusaders enter today ranked seventh in scoring defense (34.7 ppg), eighth in rushing defense (189.0 ypg), and sixth in pass defense (221.3 ypg). Senior defensive end Trevor Terpening is Susquehanna's leading tackler with 28, including a team-best 2.5 sacks. Junior linebacker Aaron Inch has added 20 stops.

THE COACHES
Gettysburg is coached by Barry Streeter, who is in his 33rd year at the helm of the Bullets. With 163 career victories, Streeter ranks 10th among active Division III coaches in wins. He is also 26th on the all-time Division III coaches win list.

The Crusaders are coached by Steve Briggs, who is in his 22nd year at Susquehanna. With a career record of 113-103, he is the winningest coach in program history.