2015 Outlook

Moravian posted its best season since 2010 last fall and looks for even bigger things with the return of 18 starters ... the offense racked up its most yardage in a season since 2004 and might be even more explosive this season ... the defense made strides last season and may be the key to a successful 2015 for the 'Hounds. Preseason Prediction: 4th

Head Coach Jeff Pukszyn

Pukszyn (Moravian ’97) enters his fifth season with a 11-29 record … he was named head coach of the Greyhounds on July 1 after 10 years as assistant head coach … Puksyzn joined the Moravian staff full-time in 1999 … he is the 12th head coach at Moravian since 1930 and just the fourth since 1955.

• Coaching Staff

Lettermen Returning/Lost: 60/42
Offensive System: Multiple
Defensive System: Multiple 3-4

Chris Negron

 Offensive Preview

Starters Returning (8)
QB-Mike Hayes, Jr., 6-1, 207, Philadelphia, Pa. / Chestnut Hill Academy
RB-Chris Negron, Soph., 5-8, 179, Allentown, Pa. / Freedom
WR-Jalen Snyder-Scipio, Jr., 6-3, 211, Pottstown, Pa. / Allentown Central Catholic
WR-Liam Nolan, Jr., 5-8, 156, Ventnor City, N.J. / Holy Spirit
TE-Andrew Racobaldo, Sr., 6-2, 220, Pennsauken, N.J. / Camden Catholic
LT-Bradley Straight, Jr., 6-2, 252, Annandale, N.J. / North Hunterdon
C-Max Neis, Sr., 6-1, 283, Tinton Falls, N.J. / Monmouth
RG-Daniel Smith, Sr., 6-3, 270, Washington, N.J. / Warren Hills

The Greyhound offense could be explosive in 2015 ... RBs Chris Negron and Eli Redmond combined for 1,585 yards a year ago ... QB Mike Hayes looks to build on a promising sophomore season and welcomes back WRs Jalen Snyder-Scipio and Liam Nolan who combined for 76 catches and 990 yards a year ago. ... All-CC honorable mention RG Daniel Smith headlines three returning starters on the offensive line.

Anthony Orlando

Defensive Preview

Starters Returning (7)
DT-John Snyder, Jr., 5-10, 267, Lehighton, Pa. / Palmerton
DT-Ryan Pysher, Sr., 6-2, 300, Bangor, Pa. / Bangor
OLB-Chernoh Shaw, Sr., 6-2, 215, Allentown, Pa. / Allentown Central Catholic
LB-Brendan Downey, Sr., 6-0, 210, Hawley, Pa. / Wallenpaupack
CB-Jimmy McCarthy, Sr., 5-9, 158, Bethlehem, Pa. / Liberty
CB-Noah Miller, Jr., 6-0, 180, Easton, Pa. / Notre Dame
FS-Anthony Orlando, Jr., 5-9, 175, Bethlehem, Pa. / Liberty

Moravian's defense looks to continue its improvement with the return of six starters ... DB Jimmy McCarthy was named first-team All-CC after leading the league with five picks ... Anthony Orlando, a honorable mention All-CC pick, and Noah Miller give the 'Hounds an experienced secondary ... John Snyder and Ryan Pysher anchor the front four, while Brendan Downey and Chernoh Shaw lead the LB corps.

Jimmy McCarthy

Special Teams Preview

Starters Returning (1)
P-Jimmy McCarthy, Sr., 5-9, 158, Bethlehem, Pa. / Liberty

McCarthy also doubles as the punter and averaged 30.1 yards per kick last season ... he also returns kicks along with Redmond, who averaged 24.4 yards per kickoff return.

Rocco Calvo Field

The Rocco Calvo Field was renovated in 2005. The old playing surface was replaced with a synthetic surface produce by Sportexe. Sportexe Momentum™ is designed to be dense, firm, fast -- a superior surface to handle the demands of top level athletics.  There were also renovations to the structure of the grandstand with new seating added on both the home and visitor sides of the field.

Home Record (1983-2014): 100-61-1 (.620)