Mountain Hawks host Georgetown on Family Weekend
11/2/2005 12:00:00 AM | Football
Lehigh returns to Goodman Stadium on Saturday to host Patriot League foe Sophomore quarterback Sedale Threatt was named the Patriot League’s offensive player of the week for his efforts in the Mountain Hawks’ 50-34 win at Colgate last week. Threatt registered a combined 287 yards of total offense and a passing touchdown in the win. Lehigh senior tailback Eric Rath rushed for a career high four touchdowns in the win at Colgate, becoming the first Lehigh player since Ronald Jean in 1999 to rush for four scores in a game. Rath has scored 15 TDs on the ground so far this season. Rath ranks second nationally in scoring, averaging 11.3 points per game. Meanwhile, the Hoyas return to the gridiron following a bye on October 29. With two league games still on the docket, Thanks to last year’s Lehigh win in Saturday’s game kicks off at 12:37 pm. Temperatures are expected to be unseasonably warm, with highs near 70 under mostly sunny skies. Tickets to the Family Weekend contest can be purchased on-line via the link above, or by calling (610) 7LU-GAME during normal business hours. Date: November 5, 2005 Opponent: Kickoff: 12:37 pm Stadium: Goodman Stadium/16,000/Natural Grass Location: Tickets: (610) 7LU-GAME or lehighsports.com Lehigh’s Record: 6-2 overall, 2-1 Patriot League 4-4 overall, 2-2 Patriot League Series: Tied, 5-5 Last Meeting: Lehigh 49, Television: SE2 live FCS Atlantic Tuesday afternoon lehighsports.com live Radio: ESPN Radio 1230 and 1320 AM with Matt Kerr, Hall of Famer Marty Horn ‘86, Tom Fallon, and Joe Harry Mayes 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 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 25 consecutive weeks, dating back to the 2003 season. • • In Patriot League play, Lehigh is +4 in turnover margin. The Hoyas are -3 in their four league contests. • Lehigh is averaging 227 rushing yards per game against Patriot League opponents. Behind Enemy Lines:
