• Wed, 05/16 | Baseball at Elon L, 2-1 (Final) BX | RC
  • Sun, 05/13 | Baseball vs. Furman L, 8-6 (Final - 12 innings) PR | BX | RC | LS | V | A
  • Sat, 05/12 | Baseball vs. Furman W, 3-1 (Final) BX | BX | RC
  • Fri, 05/11 | Baseball vs. Furman W, 7-0 (Final) BX | RC
  • Tue, 05/08 | Baseball at USC Upstate (Cancelled) PR | LS
 

Today’s Blue & White

The Citadel Brigadier Foundation’s Official Electronic Newsletter

Friday, September 23, 2011

 

Opening Kickoff!

The football-playing Bulldogs take to the road for the first time this season as they trek to the Tar Heel State to face Elon University in a 1:30 pm kickoff.  The Cadets enjoyed last week’s open date, which gave many the chance to heal early-season bruises.

If you can’t make the game, be sure to listen to “Voice of the Bulldogs” Danny Reed and analyst Walt Nadzak on The Citadel Sports Network and online at www.CitadelSports.com.

Fans that come to our upcoming home football games in October will notice something glaringly missing from the landscape – old City Gym – as workers have demolished the facility at the corner of Hagood Ave. and Fishburne Street, and have been removing the debris this week. 

We’ll be watching the volleyball team as they begin Southern Conference play on Friday evening (tonight) when they travel to TD Arena to take on cross-town rival College of Charleston at 7 pm.  Soccer hosts two league rivals this weekend as Western Carolina comes here on Friday (today) and Appalachian State on Sunday.

As you’ve come to expect, we have another packed issue of news and notes, so enjoy and Go Bulldogs!!!

 
 

Football to Face Elon Tomorrow at 1:30

The Citadel and Elon meet for the 11th time in the programs’ history on Saturday, with this installment taking place at Rhodes Stadium.  The Bulldogs enter the game with a 1-1 mark (0-1, SoCon) while the Phoenix of first-year coach Jason Swepson enters with a 2-1 mark and face the Cadets as their first SoCon opponent of the season.  Last week, Elon defeated NC Central, 23-22, while the Bulldogs enjoyed an open date.

The series between the two dates to 1954 when the teams competed against each other for two straight seasons.  The series did not resume until Oct. 4, 2003, the year Elon joined the league.  The Bulldogs lead the series, 6-4; however, the Phoenix claimed the last three matchups, including a 43-7 Citadel loss in Elon in ’09.  The teams have met at Rhodes Stadium on three occasions in which The Citadel has won only once, a 44-7 victory on Nov. 18, 2006.

 Of note, The Citadel has won the game following a bye week the last four seasons, and we hope it continues. 

For more information, please refer to www.CitadelSports.com.

 
 

Football Coaches to Wear Special Patch Saturday

The Citadel’s football coaches will wear a Coach to Cure MD logo patch in recognition of the annual effort that has raised nearly a million dollars to battle Duchenne muscular dystrophy.  College coaches nationwide are expected to join together in support of the program during games held on Sept. 24.  Football fans are asked to donate to Duchenne muscular dystrophy research by either going online to www.CoachtoCureMD.org or by texting the word CURE to 90999 (a $5 donation will automatically be added to your next phone bill).

 
 

Bulldogs Rank Among the Top in Several SoCon Statistical Categories

For the first time in quite a spell, The Citadel finds itself atop eight SoCon statistical categories after two weeks of action.  The Bulldogs lead the loop in scoring defense, pass defense, total defense, rushing offense, opponent first downs, penalties, opponent 4th-down conversions and ties No. 1 nationally-ranked Georgia Southern for first in red zone defense.

 
 

Sweet Johnson Hagood Stadium Suite Is Available

An environmentally-controlled luxury suite at Johnson Hagood Stadium is available for the remainder of the season or for an individual game.  If you have an interest, please contact Associate Athletics Director John McAleer ’72 at 843/953-1354 or email him at john.mcaleer@citadel.edu.

 

 

Attention Suite & Club Seat Patrons

A limited number of single-game club seats are now available for purchase.  Only current suite and club seat holders are eligible to secure them.  Please contact Bryson Young in the Athletics Development Office at 843/953-6710 (byoung5@citadel.edu) for additional information and to request additional seats.

 

 

Soccer Bows to CSU, Presbyterian

The soccer team amassed 33 shots -- the most on the season and second-most in program history -- but was unable to net a goal in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Presbyterian at WLI Field.

The Bulldogs were on the attack for the entire first half, firing a season-high 23 shots in the first 45 minutes.  Sophomores Vanessa Aponte and Mariana Garcia accounted for 13 of those shots, including five of the six on goal, but were unable to finish as the first period ended in a 0-0 stalemate.  The defense allowed only four shots in the first half.

On Saturday afternoon at WLI, the Bulldogs fired a whopping 17 shots game against cross-town foe Charleston Southern, but were unable to score the equalizer as the Bulldogs were downed, 2-1.

 Both teams took time to settle into the unusually cold and windy conditions as the Bulldogs kicked off their third game of the week.  The Buccaneers kept possession for most of the first period, drilling the first five shots of the game.  It wasn't until the 30th minute of play that The Citadel would have the opportunity to strike when Vanessa Aponte made the first one count as she netted her fourth goal of the year on a 20-yard rocket from the top of the box that deflected off the right post and into the goal to give the Bulldogs a quick 1-0 lead.
 For more information, please refer to www.CitadelSportsl.com.

 

 

Volleyball Tops NC A&T; Falls to Towson, NC State and Liberty

On Saturday afternoon at the NC State Tournament in Raleigh, juniors Rachael Farrell and Kaona Mercer combined for 16 kills and 10 digs, but it wasn’t enough to turn back a Liberty University squad that completed a 25-15, 25-11 and 25-13 sweep at the N.C. State University Tournament.   Senior captain Kathryn Johnston finished with a team-high 11 digs and five kills in the loss, as The Citadel accounted 37 digs in the match.

 In Saturday’s early game, the volleyball team fell to host N.C. State by scores of 25-20, 25-9 and 25-12. Leading the Cadets up front was the trio of Alexa Dahlstrom, Farrell and Mercer, who tallied five kills apiece.

Johnston, a native of Harrisonburg, N.C., put on a defensive showing in her home state with 10 digs to go along with a pair of kills.  Also with solid defensive outings were Mercer (seven kills) and Amanda Rudnik (six kills), which proved instrumental in The Citadel finishing with 30 as a unit.

 Despite a record-setting performance by Mercer, who finished with 21 kills and eight digs, Towson University earned a five-set win over The Citadel (25-19, 23-25, 18-25, 25-21 and 15-7) at the N.C. State Tournament on Friday afternoon.  Mercer's 21 kills placed her alongside Rachel Sanders and Tara Stephenson for 10th most kills in a match in program history.
 Mercer was joined up front by the trio of Rachael Farrell (12 kills), Kathryn Johnston (10 kills) and Cassie Uribe (10 kills). Defensively, the Cadets finished with 40 digs, highlighted by eight each from Mercer and Farrell.  Alexa Dahlstrom was the catalyst to the Bulldog offensive, totaling 51 assists, shattering her previous career-high of 28 dishes.

On Thursday in Greensboro, the volleyball team for the third time this season earned a victory by a sweep, defeating North Carolina A&T, 25-13, 25-15 and 27-25.  Mercer finished with match-high performances in kills (13) and digs (eight).  She was joined in kills by Rudnik, who posted five to go along with four digs, and Ise d'Angelo, who notched four kills and four digs.  

For more information, please refer to www.CitadelSportsl.com.

 

 

Young Cross Country Runners Gain Experience at Coastal Carolina Invitational

Junior Jordan Ashley recorded an 8K time of 27:59 to lead all Bulldogs at Saturday's Coastal Carolina Cross Country Invitational on the grounds of Quail Creek Golf Course.

 The usual top five runners consisting of Kyle Keene, Atom Young, Austin Waldrop, Raeven Lantz and P.J. Wasilchak were all held out of this weekend's race to prepare for Saturday's 31st annual Will Wilson Citadel Invitational.

Coach Jody Huddleston showcased new talent on Saturday, running a lineup of three freshmen (Marc Eteve, Bo Hutchison and Erik Ohsfeldt), two sophomores (Brandon Rabon and Paul Fleckenstein) and Ashley, a junior.  Ashley, who finished in 35th place, was followed by Fleckenstein (42nd place; 28:44), Rabon (47th place; 29:13), Eteve (48th place; 29:19), Hutchison (55th place; 30:07) and Ohsfeldt (56th place; 30:16).

 For more information, please refer to www.CitadelSportsl.com.
 

 

Golf Participates in Great Smokies Intercollegiate

The golf team shot a final round of 313 to finish 23rd at the 13th annual Great Smokies Intercollegiate held at the Waynesville Inn Golf Resort in Waynesville, NC.

 The Bulldogs improved by four shots after an opening round 317 behind the second day scores of Erica Pellegrini (77), Kellie Anderson (75) and Bree Baumgartner (78).  Pellegrini was The Citadel's top finisher, tying for 46th after carding a 77 in her final round, which came on the heels of an opening-round 74.

Anderson (82-75=157) and Baumgartner (81-78=159) finished among the top 100 in the field.  Rounding out Citadel individuals was Alanna-Jean Keith (80-83=163) and Devin Lowe (87-84=171).

 For more information, please refer to www.CitadelSportsl.com.
 

 

Hall of Fame Banquet Set

The 34th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Banquet will be held on Friday, Oct. 28, at the Holliday Alumni Center.  The event sold out the last two years and we anticipate another sellout this year, so if you’re planning to attend, please contact Associate Athletics Director Andy Solomon at 843/953-6300 or andy.solomon@citadel.edu for information and reservations.

 Entering the year include baseball player  Dallas McPherson, track and football speedster Phillip Florence ‘90, basketball standout Randy Nesbit ’80, and baseball and football star Tony Skole ’91, while former football coach Charlie Taaffe and supporter Tom McQueeney ‘74 enter as honorary members.
 The six increases the membership of the Hall of Fame, which originated in 1977, to 161 individuals. 

 

 

TCBF to Sponsor 21st Annual Citadel Homecoming Golf Tournament

The Citadel Brigadier Foundation will sponsor the 21st Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament on Friday, Nov. 11, at Shadowmoss Golf Club.  Proceeds will benefit the Brigadier Foundation’s Memorial Fund.

The event begins with sign-in from 7:30-8 am and the shotgun start commences at 8:30 am.  The tournament is a four-man, captain’s choice format and fee is $90/person and includes green and cart fees, a box lunch, beverages, a cap, balls, prizes and more. 

For additional information – including sponsorship opportunities – and to secure an application, please contact Gina Inabnett at 843/953-5277 or refer to http://www.citadelsports.com/information/2011_Homecoming_Golf_Tournament_Application.pdf.

 
 

Keep Up With Citadel Athletics

For the latest on all athletic events and giveaways, visit the official Facebook and Twitter accounts of The Citadel Athletics at www.facebook.com/citadelbulldogs and at www.twitter.com/citadelsports.  Also, the baseball and football teams now have their own Twitter accounts at www.twitter.com/citadelbaseball and www.twitter.com/citadelfootball.  Follow them today!

 

Bulldog Business Partners

The Citadel Brigadier Foundation has started the “Bulldog Business Partners” for the 2012-12 academic year and the first to sign up are:

 
  • Charleston Comfort Inn
  • Charleston Crab House
  • Piggly Wiggly
 

We encourage you to please stop by and thank our supporters.  If you want more information on how your business can partner with The Citadel Brigadier Foundation, please call us at 843/953-5277.

 
 

Upcoming Birthdays

Sept. 28         Lt Gen John Rosa       President

Oct. 2             Nathaniel Hogge        Football

Oct. 7             Gerald Dixon              Football

Oct. 13           Rob Burke                  Basketball

Oct. 14           Fred Jordan                Baseball

 
 

He Said It:

"The main thing I walked away with was that I'm more and more convinced about the triple option.  Based on the type of kids that we get, and that Navy and Army get, this is the best thing for our football program."

 
  • Coach Kevin Higgins, confirming that the triple option is best for The Citadel, having watched Navy, Army and Georgia Tech – all triple option teams – on television during the Bulldogs’ open date on Saturday.

 

"He's not big enough to play strictly defensive end.  He's a hybrid, a guy who can rush the passer or drop into coverage.  So in the offseason, we started looking at ways to get our best players on the field, and that meant getting Jeremy on the field."

  • Coach Higgins, on the progress of senior linebacker Jeremy Buncom.

 

Upcoming Events

Oct. 28                        34th Hall of Fame Ceremony & Banquet @Holliday Alumni Center

Nov. 11                       21st Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament @Shadowmoss

Jan. 28                        Alumni Basketball Game (McAlister Field House)   

   

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Today’s Blue & White is the sister publication of the The Blue & White, the official publication of The Citadel Brigadier Foundation that is printed monthly.  In order to receive the printed version, one has to be a member of TCBF.  However, we’ve opened Today’s Blue & White to anyone and everyone who has a computer and who is interested in activities of TCBF and, of course, The Citadel’s Department of Athletics.  Today’s Blue & White is free.  All one has to do is sign up is to click on this link:  http://www.citadelsports.com/list-signup

 
 

Today’s Blue & White is the official electronic publication of The Citadel Brigadier Foundation, Inc. with its office located at The Citadel, McAlister Field House, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC  29409 (office 843/953-5277).

Publishers……………...Jerry Baker & Larry Leckonby

Editor…………………Andy Solomon

Layout…………………Mike Petrini

 
 
 

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