Morrisville State football opens 2011 campaign Saturday

The Morrisville State College football program is set to kick-off the 2011 campaign, hosting Hartwick College in a non-conference match-up, Saturday night at 7 p.m. on Drake Field in Morrisville.



The Mustangs enter the contest following a 2-8 record (2-7 NJAC, 8th place) in 2010, returning 17 starters to the line-up this season.



Morrisville State returns eight starters to the offensive unit, including co-captain and guard, Tim Hammond (Hudson Falls, NY), who is one of four returning to anchor the line, a unit that averaged 276 yards per game last season.



Defensively the Mustangs return nine of its 11 starters from 2010, including first team all-conference selection at linebacker Anthony Brown (Rochester, NY). Brown tallied a team high 95 tackles last season and forced three fumbles.



Lineman Mike Gillespie (Port Arthur, TX) will captain the defensive unit that will look to put a stop to the opponent's offensive game.



Tickets for the game are $5 per adult, $2 per senior citizen and students, and children 12 and under are admitted free. Doors open at 6 p.m.