Mountain Hawks to tangle with Fordham Saturday
11/9/2004 12:00:00 AM | Football
Lehigh looks to keep its Patriot League record unblemished on Saturday as the Mountain Hawks welcome the Fordham Rams to Goodman Stadium for the second consecutive season. Last time out, Lehigh got an early lead and never looked back in a 49-18 win over Lehigh (8-1, 4-0 Patriot League) has dominated the all-time series between these two schools, leading 17-1. Lehigh has won the last six games after Fordham got their only win in series history in 1997. The first matchup between the two programs was a 9-6 Lehigh victory in 1923. Last season, the Mountain Hawks topped then-No. 9 Fordham by a 23-16 tally inside Goodman Stadium. Lehigh has won seven of the eight previous meetings at Goodman Stadium. Saturday’s game kicks off at just after 12:30 from Goodman Stadium. Tickets for the regular season finale at Goodman Stadium may be purchased by calling (610) 7LU-GAME, or on-line anytime at lehighsports.com. Date: November 13, 2004 Opponent: Fordham Rams Kickoff: 12:37 pm Stadium: Goodman Stadium/16,000/Natural Grass Location: Tickets: Tickets are still available by calling (610) 7LU-GAME or clicking on the link above Lehigh’s Record: 8-1 overall, 4-0 Patriot League Fordham’s Record: 5-4 overall, 2-2 Patriot League Series: Lehigh leads 17-1 Streak: Lehigh has won six straight Television: Service Electric 2 Sports live FSN Pittsburgh (DirecTV 628) live Radio: ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 AM with Matt Kerr and Marty Horn at 11:30 am Internet Broadcast: www.lehighsports.com Weekly Luncheon: Luncheons are held the Wednesday prior to each game at Starter’s Restaurant on Rte. 378 in Game Notes: Key Stats: • Lehigh has averaged a +1.44 turnover margin per game, ranking third in the country behind Bethune-Cookman and Coastal Carolina. • The Lehigh defense leads the Patriot League and ranks eighth nationally, allowing just 15.7 points per contest in 2004. • The Fordham pass defense is 12th in the country, allowing just 152 yards per game through the air. • Lehigh’s Mark Borda leads the league and ranks fifth nationally in passing efficiency at 161.0. • Three of Fordham’s five wins this season have come on the road. • The Mountain Hawks have not been shut out since 1986. • Lehigh has the best winning percentage (83.56%) of any I-AA school over the last six seasons. Behind Enemy Lines:
