UTICA, NY - Junior Brian Barth (Greene, NY/Greene Central) was named to the 2004 Football Gazette NCAA Division III pre-season All-American team.

Barth, a tight end for the Pioneers, had 24 catches for 265 yards last season. He led all UC players with an average of 29.4 yards-per-game, and his average of 11 yards-per-catch was third best on the team.

The Utica College football team will start the season at home when they host St. Lawrence University Saturday, September 4.