16th-ranked Lehigh set for critical showdown at Colgate
10/26/2005 12:00:00 AM | Football
The winner of the Lehigh-Colgate game has gone on to at least share in the Patriot League title in each of the last seven years. These two teams have won more league games and league titles than anyone else. Such is the setup for Saturday’s game between the Mountain Hawks and Raiders in The Mountain Hawks are in search of their fourth consecutive road win after last week’s 42-10 romp over Bucknell in Lewisburg. Sophomore quarterback Sedale Threatt, making his first start, threw two touchdown passes and ran for another in the win. Meanwhile, the Raiders have won their last four games and are sitting in a tie for the top spot in the league. Colgate knocked off previous league unbeaten Holy Cross last time out. Freshman running back Jordan Scott ran for 222 yards and a touchdown in the win. Lehigh and Colgate are the top two teams in the Patriot League statistically in three different categories: Third Down Conv. 1. Lehigh 2. Colgate Total Offense 1. Lehigh 2. Colgate Rushing Defense 1. Colgate 2. Lehigh Colgate leads the all-time series between these two schools, 24-17-2. Lehigh has captured four out of the last seven meetings. In Saturday’s game kicks off at 1:05 pm. The action can be seen live on WFMZ-TV, FSN Pittsburgh, FCS Atlantic, and lehighsports.com. Saturday’s showdown can also be heard live on ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 with Matt Kerr and Kody Fedorcha ’00 beginning at noon. The radio broadcast will air on-line as well, with streaming provided by Yahoo! Sports. Date: October 29, 2005 Opponent: Colgate Raiders Kickoff: 1:05 pm Stadium: Andy Kerr Stadium/10,221/Natural Grass Location: Tickets: Call Colgate (315) 228-7600 Lehigh’s Record: 5-2 overall, 1-1 Patriot League Colgate’s Record: 5-2 overall, 2-0 Patriot League Series: Colgate leads, 24-17-2 Last Meeting: Lehigh 21, Colgate 14 in 2004 at Television: WFMZ-TV live FSN Pittsburgh live FCS Atlantic live DirecTV 628 live lehighsports.com live Radio: ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 AM with Matt Kerr, Kody Fedorcha ’00, Matt Markus, and Joe Falsone at 12:00 pm 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 the best winning percentage (82.35%) of any I-AA school over the last seven years (1998-2004). • The Mountain Hawks have been nationally ranked in the two major national polls (Sports Network and ESPN/USA Today) for 24 consecutive weeks, dating back to the 2003 season. • Lehigh averages almost 35 points per game; Colgate’s D surrenders only 15 per game. • Lehigh ranks 19th nationally in passing offense at almost 265 yards per game. The Colgate defense is sixth in the country, allowing only 92 yards per game through the air. • Since 1997, both Lehigh and Colgate have won at least seven games every season. • The winner of this game has captured at least a share of every league title since 1998. Behind Enemy Lines:
