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  • WR 6'0" 176 lbs Health Studies
    1

    Imani Vincent

    So. Brooklyn, NY Sheepshead Bay
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    Sophomore Brooklyn, NY Sheepshead Bay
    Full Bio
  • Wide receiver WR 5'7" 161 lbs Business
    2

    Jerred Beniquez

    Jr. Port Ewen, NY Kingston
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    Junior Port Ewen, NY Kingston
    Full Bio
  • Wide receiver WR 5'9" 161 lbs Health Studies
    3

    Josh Connor

    So. Dix Hills, NY Half Hollow Hills West
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Dix Hills, NY Half Hollow Hills West
    Full Bio
  • Running back RB 5'7" 200 lbs Accounting
    4 C

    Ryan Burnett

    Jr. Mount Vernon, NY Arch Bishop Stepinac
    Full Bio
    Junior Mount Vernon, NY Arch Bishop Stepinac
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  • Defensive back CB 5'10" 200 lbs Criminal Justice
    5

    Chancellor Harris

    So. West Henrietta, NY Rush Henrietta
    Full Bio
    Sophomore West Henrietta, NY Rush Henrietta
    Full Bio
  • Wide receiver WR 6'0" 171 lbs
    6

    Shawn Marchant

    So. Kingston, NY Kingston
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Kingston, NY Kingston
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  • Defensive back CB 5'11" 178 lbs Criminal Justice
    7 C

    Mike Sullivan

    Sr. Whitesboro, NY Whitesboro
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    Senior Whitesboro, NY Whitesboro
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  • LB 5'10" 188 lbs Criminal Justice
    8

    Isaiah Washington

    So. Ozone Park, NY Fort Hamilton
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    Sophomore Ozone Park, NY Fort Hamilton
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  • LB 5'10" 190 lbs Public Relations
    9

    Juwan Wilson

    Jr. South Ozone Park, NY Holy Cross
    Full Bio
    Junior South Ozone Park, NY Holy Cross
    Full Bio
  • Wide receiver WR 6'3" 193 lbs Health Studies
    10

    Alex DeRusso

    Sr. Clifton Park, NY Shenendehowa
    Full Bio
    Senior Clifton Park, NY Shenendehowa
    Full Bio
  • Defensive back CB 6'1" 165 lbs Wellness & Adventure Education
    11

    Matthew McCoy

    So. Sherrill, NY Vernon Verona Sherrill
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Sherrill, NY Vernon Verona Sherrill
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  • QB 6'0" 207 lbs Cybersecurity
    12

    Teddy VanGalen

    Jr. Clifton Park, NY Shenendehowa
    Full Bio
    Junior Clifton Park, NY Shenendehowa
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  • Quarterback QB 5'11" 172 lbs Journalism
    13

    Matt Rogers

    Sr. East Syracuse, NY Bishop Ludden
    Full Bio
    Senior East Syracuse, NY Bishop Ludden
    Full Bio
  • Quarterback QB 6'1" 165 lbs Criminal Justice
    14

    Chris Van Houten

    So. Blauvelt, NY Pearl River
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Blauvelt, NY Pearl River
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  • Linebacker LB 5'10" 182 lbs Health Studies
    17

    Joe Castellitto

    Jr. Mahopac, NY Mahopac
    Full Bio
    Junior Mahopac, NY Mahopac
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  • CB 5'10" 172 lbs Undergraduate Studies
    18

    Cameron White

    So. New Rochelle, NY New Rochelle
    Full Bio
    Sophomore New Rochelle, NY New Rochelle
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  • Defensive back CB 6'2" 175 lbs Communications
    20

    Anthony Bierria-Anderson

    So. Freeport, NY Freeport
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    Sophomore Freeport, NY Freeport
    Full Bio
  • DE 6'5" 230 lbs Public Relations
    21 C

    Nick Woodman

    Sr. Utica, NY Proctor
    Full Bio
    Senior Utica, NY Proctor
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  • Running back RB 6'2" 197 lbs Public Relations
    22

    Nicodemus Gambill

    Jr. Rochester, NY East High
    Full Bio
    Junior Rochester, NY East High
    Full Bio
  • Defensive back DB 5'9" 175 lbs Criminal Justice
    23

    Joshua Landy

    Sr. Selkirk, NY LaSalle Institute
    Full Bio
    Senior Selkirk, NY LaSalle Institute
    Full Bio
  • Running back RB 5'7" 190 lbs Undeclared
    24

    Felix Rodriguez

    So. Schenectady, NY Schenectady
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Schenectady, NY Schenectady
    Full Bio
  • Defensive back DB 6'0" 173 lbs Public Relations
    25

    Jerry Bolivar

    Jr. Elmont, NY Sewanhaka
    Full Bio
    Junior Elmont, NY Sewanhaka
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  • Linebacker LB 5'6" 196 lbs Health Studies
    27

    Jonathan Cappotelli

    Sr. Caledonia, NY Caledonia
    Full Bio
    Senior Caledonia, NY Caledonia
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  • Running back RB 6'0" 229 lbs Physics/Engineering
    28

    Mike Cottle

    Sr. Windsor, CT South Windsor
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    Senior Windsor, CT South Windsor
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  • Linebacker LB 5'11" 193 lbs Construction Management
    29

    Travis Flanagan

    So. Northport, NY Northport
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    Sophomore Northport, NY Northport
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  • Defensive back CB 5'10" 184 lbs Criminal Justice
    30

    Erik Lyndaker

    So. Beaver River, NY Beaver River
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Beaver River, NY Beaver River
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  • P/K 5'11" 174 lbs Cybersecurity
    38

    Thomas Woodburn

    Sr. West Islip, NY West Islip
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    Senior West Islip, NY West Islip
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  • Defensive back DB 5'11" 185 lbs Public Relations
    39

    DJ Seitz

    Jr. Ontario, NY Wayne
    Full Bio
    Junior Ontario, NY Wayne
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  • Tight end TE 6'2" 227 lbs Health Studies
    42

    Nicholas Munro

    Jr. Sparta, NJ Sparta
    Full Bio
    Junior Sparta, NJ Sparta
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  • CB 6'0" 175 lbs
    43

    Carlton Woodie

    So. Bohemia, NY Connetquot
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Bohemia, NY Connetquot
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Lineman DL 5'11" 225 lbs Construction Management
    44

    Dan Fruscella

    So. Oriskany, NY Holland Patent
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    Sophomore Oriskany, NY Holland Patent
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Lineman DL 5'10" 215 lbs Journalism
    45

    Jimmy McLaughlin

    Sr. Schenectady, NY Guilderland
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    Senior Schenectady, NY Guilderland
    Full Bio
  • TE 6'1" 245 lbs Undeclared
    47

    Nick Yelich

    So. Lancaster, NY Depew
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Lancaster, NY Depew
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'2" 230 lbs Health Studies
    48

    Jack Anten

    So. Rochester, NY Hilton
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Rochester, NY Hilton
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  • Linebacker LB 6'2" 210 lbs
    50

    Derrick Sekuterski

    So. Depew, NY Depew
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Depew, NY Depew
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  • Offensive Lineman OL 5'10" 255 lbs Criminal Justice
    52

    Tyler DePasquale

    Jr. Schenectady, NY Schenectady
    Full Bio
    Junior Schenectady, NY Schenectady
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  • Defensive Line DL 6'4" 260 lbs Criminal Justice
    54

    Pat Carroll

    Sr. Liverpool, NY Liverpool
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    Senior Liverpool, NY Liverpool
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  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'1" 280 lbs Criminal Justice
    56

    Jack Doyle

    Jr. Greenlawn, NY Harborfields
    Full Bio
    Junior Greenlawn, NY Harborfields
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  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'0" 250 lbs Construction Management
    57

    Stephen Puglia

    Sr. Mamaroneck, NY Mamaroneck
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    Senior Mamaroneck, NY Mamaroneck
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  • Defensive Lineman DL 5'11" 240 lbs Criminal Justice
    58

    Frank DeNome

    Jr. New Windsor, NY Cornwall
    Full Bio
    Junior New Windsor, NY Cornwall
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  • Offensive Lineman OL 5'10" 265 lbs
    62

    Dan Pamlanye

    Jr. Oakdale, NY Connetequot
    Full Bio
    Junior Oakdale, NY Connetequot
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'2" 315 lbs Communications
    63

    Michael Grider

    Sr. Rome, NY RFA
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    Senior Rome, NY RFA
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  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'2" 282 lbs Criminal Justice
    70

    Austin Berninger

    Jr. River Edge, NJ Riverdell
    Full Bio
    Junior River Edge, NJ Riverdell
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  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'2" 275 lbs History
    73

    Zach Handy

    Sr. Gloversville, NY Gloversville
    Full Bio
    Senior Gloversville, NY Gloversville
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'3" 286 lbs
    74

    Elijah Harrell

    So. Kingston, NY Kingston
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Kingston, NY Kingston
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  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'1" 285 lbs Cybersecurity
    75

    Spencer Lasker

    Sr. Commack, NY Commack
    Full Bio
    Senior Commack, NY Commack
    Full Bio
  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'1" 325 lbs Criminal Justice
    76

    Ryan Alphonse

    So. Rock Tavern, NY Washingtonville
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Rock Tavern, NY Washingtonville
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  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'4" 300 lbs Undergraduate Studies
    77

    Robert Pontbriand

    Jr. Yorktown Heights, NY Somers
    Full Bio
    Junior Yorktown Heights, NY Somers
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  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'0" 273 lbs
    78

    Tyre Brave

    So. White Plains, NY Woodlands
    Full Bio
    Sophomore White Plains, NY Woodlands
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  • Defensive Tackle DT 6'0" 280 lbs Criminal Justice
    79

    Mike Kata

    Sr. West Babylon, NY West Babylon
    Full Bio
    Senior West Babylon, NY West Babylon
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  • Wide receiver WR 5'11" 160 lbs History
    80

    Josh Reed

    So. Rome, NY Rome Free Academy
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Rome, NY Rome Free Academy
    Full Bio
  • Wide receiver WR 5'10" 160 lbs Marketing Management
    82

    Darien James

    Sr. Tarrytown, NY Sleepy Hollow
    Full Bio
    Senior Tarrytown, NY Sleepy Hollow
    Full Bio
  • Tight end TE 6'5" 230 lbs Criminal Justice
    85

    Peter Mueller

    Jr. Yorktown Heights, NY Somers
    Full Bio
    Junior Yorktown Heights, NY Somers
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  • Wide receiver WR 6'2" 198 lbs Health Studies
    86 C

    Gregory Palmer

    Sr. Richland, NY APW
    Full Bio
    Senior Richland, NY APW
    Full Bio
  • Wide receiver WR 5'11" 165 lbs Health Studies
    88

    Darrell Jones II

    So. Coram, NY Longwood
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Coram, NY Longwood
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Lineman DL 5'11" 285 lbs Cybersecurity
    91

    Nicholas Bruzzese

    Jr. Utica, NY Proctor
    Full Bio
    Junior Utica, NY Proctor
    Full Bio
  • Defensive Lineman DL 6'3" 228 lbs Health Studies
    97

    Travis Kopet

    Sr. Saint Johnsville, NY Dolgeville
    Full Bio
    Senior Saint Johnsville, NY Dolgeville
    Full Bio
  • DL 6'3" 409 lbs Undecided
    98

    Alfonzo Whitehurst

    Jr. Baldwinsville, NY Baldwinsville
    Full Bio
    Junior Baldwinsville, NY Baldwinsville
    Full Bio
  • Defensive End DE 6'2" 220 lbs Construction Management

    Damon Beaver

    So. Brockport, NY Brockport
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Brockport, NY Brockport
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  • Offensive Lineman OL 6'1" 230 lbs

    Patrick Shea

    So. Kings Park, NY Kings Park
    Full Bio
    Sophomore Kings Park, NY Kings Park
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Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff

  • Head Football Coach

    Blaise Faggiano

    Full Bio
  • Defensive Coordinator – Secondary

    Will Pluff

    Full Bio
  • Offensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator

    Marcus Gurdineer

    Full Bio
  • Offensive Coordinator - Quarterbacks

    Jim Kramer

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Tight Ends

    Ryan Wilson

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Linebackers

    Jerrod Clowes

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Wide Receivers

    Joe Gerbino

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Kickers & Punters

    Keith Scranton

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Offensive Line

    Bob Jones

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Running Backs

    Thomas Neidl

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Defensive Line

    Tracy Branch

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Secondary

    Eugenio Alvarez

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Running Backs

    Jacob Crawford

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Defensive Line

    Dave Chirco

    Full Bio
  • Assistant Coach - Linebackers

    James Lenahan

    Full Bio
  • Student Assistant - Manager/Social Media Coordinator

    Maya Callendar

    Full Bio
  • Student Assistant - Quarterbacks

    Connor Butkiewicz

    Full Bio
  • Student Assistant - Assistant Manager

    Anthony Rocco

    Full Bio
  • Student Assistant - Film

    Nate Hackett

    Full Bio
  • Student Assistant - Offensive Line

    Jeremy Dyer

    Full Bio
  • Student Assistant - Secondary

    James Murphy

    Full Bio
  • Student Assistant - Linebackers

    Joe Golembieaki

    Full Bio
  • Student Assistant - Film

    Javohn Hamlet

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  • Student Assistant - Assistant Manager

    Justine Arias

    Full Bio
  • Student Assistant - Film

    Ethan Miner

    Full Bio
  • Student Assistant - Film

    Adam Westbrook

    Full Bio
2015 Football Roster
# Image Name Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. High School Hometown Captain Major
1 Imani Vincent Imani Vincent WR So. 6-0 176 Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn, NY Health Studies
2 Jerred Beniquez Jerred Beniquez WR Jr. 5-7 161 Kingston Port Ewen, NY Business
3 Josh Connor Josh Connor WR So. 5-9 161 Half Hollow Hills West Dix Hills, NY Health Studies
4 Ryan Burnett Ryan Burnett RB Jr. 5-7 200 Arch Bishop Stepinac Mount Vernon, NY * Accounting
5 Chancellor Harris Chancellor Harris CB So. 5-10 200 Rush Henrietta West Henrietta, NY Criminal Justice
6 Shawn Marchant Shawn Marchant WR So. 6-0 171 Kingston Kingston, NY
7 Mike Sullivan Mike Sullivan CB Sr. 5-11 178 Whitesboro Whitesboro, NY * Criminal Justice
8 Isaiah Washington Isaiah Washington LB So. 5-10 188 Fort Hamilton Ozone Park, NY Criminal Justice
9 Juwan Wilson Juwan Wilson LB Jr. 5-10 190 Holy Cross South Ozone Park, NY Public Relations
10 Alex DeRusso Alex DeRusso WR Sr. 6-3 193 Shenendehowa Clifton Park, NY Health Studies
11 Matthew McCoy Matthew McCoy CB So. 6-1 165 Vernon Verona Sherrill Sherrill, NY Wellness & Adventure Education
12 Teddy VanGalen Teddy VanGalen QB Jr. 6-0 207 Shenendehowa Clifton Park, NY Cybersecurity
13 Matt Rogers Matt Rogers QB Sr. 5-11 172 Bishop Ludden East Syracuse, NY Journalism
14 Chris Van Houten Chris Van Houten QB So. 6-1 165 Pearl River Blauvelt, NY Criminal Justice
17 Joe Castellitto Joe Castellitto LB Jr. 5-10 182 Mahopac Mahopac, NY Health Studies
18 Cameron White Cameron White CB So. 5-10 172 New Rochelle New Rochelle, NY Undergraduate Studies
20 Anthony Bierria-Anderson Anthony Bierria-Anderson CB So. 6-2 175 Freeport Freeport, NY Communications
21 Nick Woodman Nick Woodman DE Sr. 6-5 230 Proctor Utica, NY * Public Relations
22 Nicodemus Gambill Nicodemus Gambill RB Jr. 6-2 197 East High Rochester, NY Public Relations
23 Joshua Landy Joshua Landy DB Sr. 5-9 175 LaSalle Institute Selkirk, NY Criminal Justice
24 Felix Rodriguez Felix Rodriguez RB So. 5-7 190 Schenectady Schenectady, NY Undeclared
25 Jerry Bolivar Jerry Bolivar DB Jr. 6-0 173 Sewanhaka Elmont, NY Public Relations
27 Jonathan Cappotelli Jonathan Cappotelli LB Sr. 5-6 196 Caledonia Caledonia, NY Health Studies
28 Mike Cottle Mike Cottle RB Sr. 6-0 229 South Windsor Windsor, CT Physics/Engineering
29 Travis Flanagan Travis Flanagan LB So. 5-11 193 Northport Northport, NY Construction Management
30 Erik Lyndaker Erik Lyndaker CB So. 5-10 184 Beaver River Beaver River, NY Criminal Justice
38 Thomas Woodburn Thomas Woodburn P/K Sr. 5-11 174 West Islip West Islip, NY Cybersecurity
39 DJ Seitz DJ Seitz DB Jr. 5-11 185 Wayne Ontario, NY Public Relations
42 Nicholas Munro Nicholas Munro TE Jr. 6-2 227 Sparta Sparta, NJ Health Studies
43 Carlton Woodie Carlton Woodie CB So. 6-0 175 Connetquot Bohemia, NY
44 Dan Fruscella Dan Fruscella DL So. 5-11 225 Holland Patent Oriskany, NY Construction Management
45 Jimmy McLaughlin Jimmy McLaughlin DL Sr. 5-10 215 Guilderland Schenectady, NY Journalism
47 Nick Yelich Nick Yelich TE So. 6-1 245 Depew Lancaster, NY Undeclared
48 Jack Anten Jack Anten DL So. 6-2 230 Hilton Rochester, NY Health Studies
50 Derrick Sekuterski Derrick Sekuterski LB So. 6-2 210 Depew Depew, NY
52 Tyler DePasquale Tyler DePasquale OL Jr. 5-10 255 Schenectady Schenectady, NY Criminal Justice
54 Pat Carroll Pat Carroll DL Sr. 6-4 260 Liverpool Liverpool, NY Criminal Justice
56 Jack Doyle Jack Doyle OL Jr. 6-1 280 Harborfields Greenlawn, NY Criminal Justice
57 Stephen Puglia Stephen Puglia OL Sr. 6-0 250 Mamaroneck Mamaroneck, NY Construction Management
58 Frank DeNome Frank DeNome DL Jr. 5-11 240 Cornwall New Windsor, NY Criminal Justice
62 Pamlayne Dan Pamlanye OL Jr. 5-10 265 Connetequot Oakdale, NY
63 Michael Grider Michael Grider OL Sr. 6-2 315 RFA Rome, NY Communications
70 Austin Berninger Austin Berninger OL Jr. 6-2 282 Riverdell River Edge, NJ Criminal Justice
73 Zach Handy Zach Handy OL Sr. 6-2 275 Gloversville Gloversville, NY History
74 Elijah Harrell Elijah Harrell OL So. 6-3 286 Kingston Kingston, NY
75 Spencer Lasker Spencer Lasker OL Sr. 6-1 285 Commack Commack, NY Cybersecurity
76 Ryan Alphonse Ryan Alphonse OL So. 6-1 325 Washingtonville Rock Tavern, NY Criminal Justice
77 Robert Pontbriand Robert Pontbriand OL Jr. 6-4 300 Somers Yorktown Heights, NY Undergraduate Studies
78 Tyre Brave Tyre Brave OL So. 6-0 273 Woodlands White Plains, NY
79 Mike Kata Mike Kata DT Sr. 6-0 280 West Babylon West Babylon, NY Criminal Justice
80 Josh Reed Josh Reed WR So. 5-11 160 Rome Free Academy Rome, NY History
82 Darien James Darien James WR Sr. 5-10 160 Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown, NY Marketing Management
85 Peter Mueller Peter Mueller TE Jr. 6-5 230 Somers Yorktown Heights, NY Criminal Justice
86 Gregory Palmer Gregory Palmer WR Sr. 6-2 198 APW Richland, NY * Health Studies
88 Darrell Jones II Darrell Jones II WR So. 5-11 165 Longwood Coram, NY Health Studies
91 Nicholas Bruzzese Nicholas Bruzzese DL Jr. 5-11 285 Proctor Utica, NY Cybersecurity
97 Travis Kopet Travis Kopet DL Sr. 6-3 228 Dolgeville Saint Johnsville, NY Health Studies
98 Alfonzo Whitehurst Alfonzo Whitehurst DL Jr. 6-3 409 Baldwinsville Baldwinsville, NY Undecided
Damon Beaver Damon Beaver DE So. 6-2 220 Brockport Brockport, NY Construction Management
Patrick Shea Patrick Shea OL So. 6-1 230 Kings Park Kings Park, NY

Football Coaching Staff

Football - Coaching Staff
Image Name Title
Blaise Faggiano Head Football Coach
Will Pluff Defensive Coordinator – Secondary
Marcus Gurdineer Offensive Line/Recruiting Coordinator
Jim Kramer Offensive Coordinator - Quarterbacks
Ryan Wilson Ryan Wilson Assistant Coach - Tight Ends
Jarrod Clowes Jerrod Clowes Assistant Coach - Linebackers
Joe Gerbino Joe Gerbino Assistant Coach - Wide Receivers
Keith Scranton Keith Scranton Assistant Coach - Kickers & Punters
Bob Jones Assistant Coach - Offensive Line
Thomas Neidl Thomas Neidl Assistant Coach - Running Backs
Tracy Branch Tracy Branch Assistant Coach - Defensive Line
Eugenio Alvarez Assistant Coach - Secondary
Jacob Crawford Assistant Coach - Running Backs
David Chirco Dave Chirco Assistant Coach - Defensive Line
James Lenahan James Lenahan Assistant Coach - Linebackers
Maya Callendar Maya Callendar Student Assistant - Manager/Social Media Coordinator
Connor Butkiewicz Student Assistant - Quarterbacks
Anthony Rocco Anthony Rocco Student Assistant - Assistant Manager
Nate Hackett Nate Hackett Student Assistant - Film
Jeremy Dyer Jeremy Dyer Student Assistant - Offensive Line
James Murphy James Murphy Student Assistant - Secondary
Joe Golembieaki Joe Golembieaki Student Assistant - Linebackers
Javohn Hamlet Javohn Hamlet Student Assistant - Film
Justine Arias Justine Arias Student Assistant - Assistant Manager
Ethan Miner Ethan Miner Student Assistant - Film
Adam Westbrook Adam Westbrook Student Assistant - Film

Staff Roster

Football Coaching Staff