2014 Juniata Football News
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Juniata Football Announces Camp Dates
May 19, 2015HUNTINGDON, Pa. – Registration is still open for Juniata College Football’s Summer Youth Camp, which will be held June 16-17, 2015. The camp will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30a.m. at Knox Stadium on the Juniata College campus. Registration is open to children entering grades 1 through 8 and will take place on June 16 at 8:15 a.m. at the entrance of Knox prior to the opening of camp. The cost is $40 per child. -
Three Eagles Inducted Into NFF National Honor Society
April 29, 2015IRVING, TX- Three members of the Juniata football team recently earned membership to the National Football Foundation (NFF) Hampshire Honor Society. The organization recognizes football student-athletes from every division who have maintained a 3.2 cumulative GPA while being a starter in their last year of eligibility.
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Wilt Honored at Local Banquet
April 14, 2015HUNTINGDON, PA- Senior linebacker Ethan Wilt (Altoona, PA/Altoona Area) was recently honored at the 18th annual National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Central Pennsylvania Chapter scholar-athlete awards banquet. The event was held on March 22 at the Penn State Hotel and Conference Center.
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Udinski Signs With Munich Cowboys
April 13, 2015HUNTINGDON, PA- Senior quarterback Ward Udinski (Doylestown, PA/Central Bucks West), who completed a stellar four-year career with Juniata this past fall, will continue his football career overseas. Udinski has signed a contract for one year to play for the Munich Cowboys of the German Football League.
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Scott Knapp Named Juniata Football’s New Offensive Coordinator
February 26, 2015HUNTINGDON, PA- Juniata head football coach Tim Launtz has announced that Scott Knapp has been named the Eagles’ new offensive coordinator. Knapp began his new position earlier this week.
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Udinski Honored at Allstate® Sugar Bowl
January 06, 2015HUNTINGDON, PA- Last Thursday, Juniata senior quarterback Ward Udinski (Doylestown, PA/Central Bucks West) was honored along with 21 other players who were named to the Allstate/AFCA Goodworks Team at halftime of the 2015 College Football Semifinal between Ohio State and Alabama at the Allstate® Sugar Bowl. The 22 players represented the Bowl Subdivision, Championship Subdivision, Divisions II, III, and NAIA.
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Udinski Selected to USA College Football All-American Third Team; Wilt Named Honorable Mention
December 11, 2014HUNTINGDON, PA- USA College Football has announced its All-American Teams. Senior quarterback Ward Udinski (Doylestown, PA/Central Bucks West) was named to the Third Team. Senior linebacker Ethan Wilt (Altoona, PA/Altoona Area HS) received an Honorable Mention.
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Udinski Tabbed Centennial Offensive Player of the Year; Five Eagles Named to All-Conference Team
November 25, 2014LANCASTER, PA- The Centennial Conference announced its All-Conference team in football on Tuesday. Senior quarterback Ward Udinksi (Doylestown, PA/Central Bucks West) was named the Offensive Player of the Year. In addition, he was also named to the First Team and joins four members of the Juniata football team that received All-Conference honors. Udinski is the first Juniata player to be named Offensive Player of the Year and just the second quarterback to win the award since Hewlitt Tomlin of Johns Hopkins did in 2011.
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Eagles Claim Goalpost with Thrilling 44-35 Victory Over Susquehanna
November 15, 2014SELINSGROVE, PA- The Juniata Eagles football team ended the season on a high note as it defeated Susquehanna 44-35 in the annual Goalpost Game on Saturday afternoon at Lopardo Stadium. The goalpost returns to Juniata for a second straight season and the Eagles claim their first victory in Selinsgrove since 1980.
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Eagles and Crusaders Battle for the Goalpost
November 14, 2014HUNTINGDON, PA- A tradition that goes back over 60 years will once again be renewed as the Juniata football team travels to Susquehanna for the annual Goalpost Game. Kickoff from Lopardo Stadium will be at 1 p.m.
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Udinski, Slutter Grab ECAC Southwest Player of the Week Honors
November 04, 2014BRIDGEPORT, CT- Two members of the Juniata football team were named Players of the Week by the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) on Tuesday. Quarterback Ward Udinski (Doylestown, PA/Central Bucks West) was selected as the Offensive Player of the Week while wide receiver Isaiah Slutter (Hawley, PA/Wallenpaupack) was chosen as the Special Teams Player of the Week.
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Udinski, Slutter Garner Centennial Player of the Week Nods
November 02, 2014LANCASTER, PA- The Centennial Conference announced its players of the week on Sunday. Quarterback Ward Udinski (Doylestown, PA/Central Bucks West) was named the Offensive Player of the Week while receiver Isaiah Slutter (Hawley, PA/Wallenpaupack Area) was tabbed the Special Teams Player of the Week. It is the third such weekly award for Udinski this season while it is Slutter’s first.
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Eagles Roll to 56-31 Victory over McDaniel
November 01, 2014HUNTINGDON, PA- Quarterback Ward Udinski (Doylestown, PA/Central Bucks West) and receiver Kirby Breault (Elizabethtown, PA/Elizabethtown Area) both enjoyed career days as the Juniata football team cruised to a 56-31 win over McDaniel on Saturday afternoon at Knox Field. The victory evens the Eagles record at 4-4 overall and 3-4 in the Centennial while the Green Terror fall to 1-7 and 0-7 in the conference.
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McDaniel Comes to Knox For Pink Game
October 31, 2014HUNTINGDON, PA- Looking to rebound after a tough loss to Muhlenberg last week, the Juniata football team welcomes McDaniel College to Knox Field this Saturday for their annual Pink Game. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m.
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Football Falls to Muhlenberg
October 25, 2014ALLENTOWN, PA- Host Muhlenberg held a commanding 35-0 lead before Juniata scored its first touchdown as the Mules defeated the Eagles 42-13 on Saturday afternoon at Scotty Wood Stadium. The loss drops JC to 3-4 overall and 2-4 in the Centennial while Muhlenberg improves to 6-1 overall and 5-1 in the conference.
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Juniata Travels to Allentown to Face Muhlenberg
October 24, 2014HUNTINGDON, PA- After ending its three-game winless streak last week with a 38-10 victory over Ursinus, the 3-3 Juniata football team will look to start a new streak this Saturday when it travels to Allentown, Pa to take on the 5-1 Muhlenberg Mules. Kickoff from Scotty Wood Stadium is set for 1 p.m.
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Udinski Named Corvias ECAC Southwest Offensive Player of the Week
October 21, 2014DANBURY, CT- For the second time this week, quarterback Ward Udinski (Doylestown, PA/Central Bucks West) has been named an offensive player of the week. This time it was bestowed on him by the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) for the Southwest division.
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Udinski Named Centennial Conference Offensive Player of the Week
October 19, 2014LANCASTER, PA- A day after leading his team to victory, senior quarterback Ward Udinski was named the Centennial Conference Offensive Player of the Week. It is his second such honor this season.
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Eagles Drop Bears 38-10 on Homecoming Day
October 18, 2014HUNTINGDON, PA- Juniata football returned to the gridiron on a cloudy and cool Saturday afternoon at Knox Field. The host Eagles held a 24-7 lead at halftime as they cruiused to a 38-10 victory over Ursinus. The win snaps a two-game winless streak for JC while the Bears suffer their first loss and are 5-1 overall and 4-1 in the Centennial. Juniata moves to 3-3 overall and 2-3 in the conference.
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Eagles Welcome Bears to Knox for Homecoming
October 16, 2014HUNTINGDON, PA- After a one-week hiatus, the Juniata football team returns to action on Saturday when its hosts undefeated Ursinus at Knox Field on Homecoming Day. Kickoff will be at 12 p.m.
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Udinski Featured on WJAC-TV
October 07, 2014HUNTINGDON, PA- Senior quarterback Ward Udinski was spotlighted on WJAC-TV after recently being named to the Allstate/AFCA Good Works Team. Udinski was one of 22 players in all of Division I, II, III, and NAIA to be honored with this distinction.
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Football Defeated by #10 Johns Hopkins, 56-14
October 04, 2014BALTIMORE, MD- Juniata trailed #10 Johns Hopkins 14-7 early in the second quarter but the Blue Jays scored four straight touchdowns on their way to a 56-14 win on Saturday afternoon at Homewood Field. The loss drops the Eagles to 2-3 overall and 1-3 in the Centennial Conference while Hopkins remains undefeated at 5-0 and 4-0 in the conference.
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Football Travels to Baltimore to Face Top-Ranked Johns Hopkins
October 02, 2014HUNTINGDON, PA- The Juniata football team embarks on one of its toughest tests of the season when it heads down to Baltimore, MD to face the #10 ranked Johns Hopkins University this weekend. Kickoff from Homewood Field is set for 12 p.m.
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Football Rally Falls Short Against F&M
September 27, 2014HUNTINGDON, PA- The Juniata football team rallied to get within two points of Franklin and Marshall, but fell just short as the Diplomats walked off with a 35-33 win at Knox Field on Saturday afternoon. The loss evens the Eagles record at 2-2 while F&M improves to 1-2.
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Wilt Named Campbell Trophy Semifinalist
September 25, 2014IRVING, TX- Selected as the best and brightest from the college gridiron, the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) proudly announced today the 167 semifinalists for the 2014 William V. Campbell Trophy®, presented by Fidelity Investments® and hosted at the New York Athletic Club. Senior linebacker Ethan Wilt (Altoona, PA/Altoona Area) was named one of those semifinalists. This is the second straight year that a member of the Eagles has been named a semifinalist with former player Jared Shope being named one last season.
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Football Falls From Unbeaten Ranks With Loss at Gettysburg
September 20, 2014GETTYSBURG, PA- Juniata football trailed 21-17 heading into the fourth quarter but host Gettysburg scored a touchdown with eight minutes to play and added a field goal with just over two minutes remaining to defeat the Eagles 31-17 on Saturday afternoon at Shirk Field. Juniata is now 2-1 overall and 1-1 in the Centennial Conference while the Bullets are 1-2 and 1-1.
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Eagles Travel to Gettysburg For Centennial Conference Battle
September 19, 2014HUNTINGDON, PA- The Juniata football team will take its 2-0 record on the road for a Centennial Conference matchup with Gettysburg College on Saturday. Kickoff from Shirk Field at Musselman Stadium will be at 1 p.m.
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Udinski Named Centennial Conference Offensive Player of the Week
September 15, 2014LANCASTER, PA- The Centennial Conference named its Offensive Player of the Week and bestowed the honor to Juniata quarterback Ward Udinski (Doylestown, PA/Central Bucks West). It is his first such honor this season.
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Football Hosts Home Opener on Saturday
September 13, 2014HUNTINGDON, PA- Coming off a 21-13 victory on the road last Saturday against Grove City to begin the season, the Juniata football team hosts Centennial Conference foe Dickinson this Saturday. Kickoff at Knox Field is set for 1 p.m.
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Football Starts Season with 21-13 Win at Grove City
September 06, 2014GROVE CITY, PA- The Juniata football team began its 2014 season on the road against Grove City on Saturday afternoon at Robert E. Thorn Field. Quarterback Ward Udinski (Doylestown, PA/Central Bucks West) threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Aaron O’Brien (York, PA/York Catholic) with 7:37 remaining in the fourth quarter and the defense held firm to give the Eagles the win. It was the first meeting between the two schools since 1972.
