Week one opponent Fordham has just released its game notes for its game Thursday night at home vs. Rhode Island.
-QB Mike Nebrich has been named the starter. Nebrich is a transfer from UConn who played solidly for the Rams last year before going down with an injury.
-Two seniors, two juniors, and a sophomore get the starting five OL slots. They're average weight is 293 lbs.
-The defense will go with a 3-4. The average weight of the front three is 263 lbs., (CU's OL may not have even one starter that heavy).
-Columbia LB Ray Pesanello's older brother Anthony is one of Fordham's starting LB's.
-The sophomore starting Left Guard is the only non-upperclassman on the starting Fordham team. (with the exception of the placekicker, freshman Joe Pavlik). But four of the five starting O-linemen are backed up by freshmen, as is superstar RB Carlton Koonce.
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Jake, don't get carried away by the average Fordham wt. of 293. Our OL in 2011 averaged 293 and -- even with Jeff Adams-- couldn't run block or pass pro. While I recognize that we were too light last year our OL is bigger and stronger this year, or at least that is what we are being told. But Pete does not believe in putting a bunch of fat guys on the field.
I'm just pointing out the numbers. Last year we lost to Fordham not because of size, but because we left about 21 points on the table in a myriad of missed offensive opportunities. But Fordham is better this year.
The Rams' game vs Lehigh Oct. 14 will be on ESPN3, as of today's schedule.
make that vs Temple...sorry
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