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2014 Outlook

Franklin & Marshall will contend for its first Centennial title since 2004, if the Diplomats can find a signal-caller and turn around the turnover margin ... the skill positions are loaded, while the defense should improve ... F&M has not had a positive turnover margin in five seasons and that and the man under center could determine the Diplomats' fate.

Head Coach John Troxell

Troxell (Lafayette ‘94) enters his ninth year as head coach with a 43-41 career record … he was named the Conference’s Coach of the Year in 2009 after leading the Diplomats to their best record (9-2) since 1996 … Troxell also served as an assistant at Muhlenberg (1997-2000) … he led F&M to their first back-to-back top-three Conference seasons (2012-13) since 2004-05.

• Coaching Staff

Lettermen Returning/Lost: 47/18
Offensive System: Multiple
Defensive System: Multiple

Jordan Zackery

Offensive Preview

Starters Returning (6)
RB-Scott LaValva, Sr., 5-9, 189, Bangor, Pa.
WR-Jordan Zackery, Sr., 5-7, 155, York, Pa.
TE-Jack Gallagher, Sr., 6-2, 220, Allendale, N.J.
LT-Ryan Ignatovig, Jr., 6-3, 276, Pottstown, Pa.
C-Matthew Pisarcik, Jr., 6-2, 265, Wall, N.J.
RT-Frank Seitz, Sr., 6-1, 252, Slingerlands, N.Y.

The Diplomats averaged 31.5 points and 408.7 yards per game last season and returned six starters from that unit ... replacing two-time first-team All-CC QB E.J. Schneider is the first order of business, but whoever wins the job gets to throw to WR Jordan Zackery ... he caught 73 balls for 809 yards last season, while classmate Paul McGann pulled in 43 passes for 500 yards ... TE Jack Gallagher is also a big target ... senior Scott LaValva is the top returning ball carrier ... three starters are back on the O-line, headed by senior Frank Seitz and junior Ryan Ignatovig who both earned All-CC honorable mention in 2013.

Aaron Fant

Defensive Preview

Starters Returning (6)
DE-A.J. Koikoi, Jr., 6-2, 242, Randallstown, Md.
N-Jonathan Cox, Jr., 6-3, 255, State College, Pa.
ILB-Ryan Young, Sr., 5-10, 198, Monkton, Md.
CB-Aaron Fant, Sr., 5-10, 175, Madison, N.J.
CB-Tre Henderson, Jr., 5-11, 170, Lanham, Md.
S-Brian Velasco, Sr., 5-11, 188, Zionsville, Pa.

Six starters are back in the fold for the Diplomats, but the Blue and White needs to improve on a unit that allowed five teams to score 20+ points ... junior DE A.J. Koikoi is the top pass-rusher, recording 44 tackles and 4.5 sacks a year ago ... senior LB Ryan Young was a second-team All-CC selection after recording 98 stops, four sacks and 11.0 tackles for loss ... senior CB Aaron Fant, who picked off five passes last season, was named a preseason All-American, while senior S Brian Velasco was a first-team All-Centennial pick last season, after recording 62 tackles.

Connor Ryan

Special Teams Preview

Starters Returning (2)
K-Connor Ryan, Soph., 5-9, 151, Middletown, N.J.
P-Cody Hubbs, Soph., 6-1, 207, Howell, N.J.

Sophomore Connor Ryan had a standout rookie campaign, converting 7-of-8 field goal attempts - including a perfect 7-of-7 within 40 yards ... Classmate Cody Hubbs averaged 34.8 yards per punt, placing nine inside the 20-yard line.

Sponaugle-Williamson Field

Over a century’s worth of football games have played out on Franklin & Marshall’s gridiron. Sponaugle-Williamson Field seats 4,000 spectators around its natural grass field, which is meticulously maintained by the College’s Facilities and Operations team.

Home Record (1983-2013): 95-62-1 (.604)