CENTENNIAL CONFERENCE From 1982 until 1992, eight private colleges - Dickinson College, Franklin & Marshall College, Gettysburg College, Johns Hopkins University, Muhlenberg College, Swarthmore College, Ursinus College and Western Maryland College - participated in a football-only conference. In March, 1992, an all-sports conference evolved that added Bryn Mawr College, Haverford College and Washington College as charter members.

2000 Centennial Conference Highlights

2000 Centennial Conference Standings

Western Maryland claimed its fourth straight Centennial Conference crown, earning its fourth straight berth in the NCAA Division III post-season playoffs. Muhlenberg and Ursinus finished in a tie for second place with both receiving bids to play in the Eastern College Athletic Conference post-season championships. Green Terror junior quarterback Jamie "Boo" Harris and Mules' junior wide receiver Joshua Carter were named the Offensive Players of the Year. Western Maryland senior defensive end Aaron Bartolain was selected as the Defensive Player of the Year.

1 Western Maryland Green Terror 7 0 9 1 2T Muhlenberg Mules 5 2 8 2 2T Ursinus Bears 5 2 8 2 4T Dickinson Red Devils 4 3 5 5 4T Johns Hopkins Blue Jays 4 3 5 5 6 Swarthmore Garnet 2 5 4 5 7 Gettysburg Bullets 1 6 1 9 8 Franklin & Marshall Diplomats 0 7 0 10

2000 Centennial Conference Football All Stars

Offensive First Team

QB Jamie "Boo" Harris Jr. Western Maryland 6-0 195 Sarasota, FL RB Ken Clark So. Swarthmore 5-8 180 Farmington, CT RB Scott Martorana Sr. Johns Hopkins 5-9 180 Long Valley, NJ WR Zach Baylin Sr. Johns Hopkins 5-9 160 Wilmington, DE WR Joshua Carter Jr. Muhlenberg 5-7 145 Mount Vernon, NY WR Rashard Williams Sr. Ursinus 5-11 175 Atlantic City, NJ TE Andy Gilburg Sr. Franklin & Marshall 6-0 216 Lancaster, PA OL Mike Kochler Sr. Ursinus 6-5 302 Moorestown, NJ OL Brian McArdle So. Ursinus 6-2 230 Levittown, PA OL Mat Rapoza So. Swarthmore 6-3 275 Kill Devil Hills, NC OL John Rydzewski So. Western Maryland 6-2 308 Gauthersburg, MD OL John Schoeller Sr. Muhlenberg 6-6 280 Danbury, NH

Defensive First Team

DL Aaron Bartolain Sr. Western Maryland 6-2 215 Sarasota, FL DL Keith Fischer Jr. Dickinson 6-2 250 Far Hills, NJ DL Paul Graham Jr. Ursinus 6-1 250 Aldan, PA DL David Jones Sr. Muhlenberg 6-2 250 Bangor, PA LB Joe Conte Sr. Ursinus 6-1 195 Norristown, PA LB Doug Folger Jr. Muhlenberg 6-1 220 Emmaus, PA LB Chuck Nesley So. Dickinson 6-0 210 Pottstown, PA LB Matt Wilchinski So. Western Maryland 6-0 230 Glastonbury, CT DB Mike Burke Sr. Muhlenberg 6-1 200 Wanaque, NJ DB Eric Cowie Jr. Ursinus 5-11 170 Arco, NJ DB Rob McCracken Sr. Western Maryland 6-1 181 Westminster, MD DB Jason Wingeart Jr. Western Maryland 5-11 200 Sparks, MD

Specialists First Team

P	Andy Gilberg	Sr.	Franklin & Marshall	6-0	216	Lancaster, PA
PK	Brent Sandrock	Sr.	Western Maryland	5-8	190	Pittsburgh, PA
RS	Joshua Carter	Jr.	Muhlenberg	5-7	145	Mount Vernon, NY

Offensive Second Team

QB	Michael McCabe	Sr.	Muhlenberg	6-2	210	West Orange, NJ
RB	Ryan MacPhee	Jr.	Dickinson	6-0	207	Leonardo, NJ
RB	Anthony Wolfsohn	So.	Muhlenberg	5-10	180	Wood-Ridge, NJ
WR	Blake Atkins	Jr.	Swarthmore	6-2	190	Cockeysville, MD
WR	Ryan Earley	Jr.	Dickinson	5-10	180	Pompton Lakes, NJ
WR	Teron Powell	Jr.	Western Maryland	6-2	210	Milford, DE
WR	Justin Salton	So.	Franklin & Marshall	5-10	174	Gillette, NJ
TE	Steve Sell	Sr.	Ursinus	5-11	215	Philadelphia, PA
OL	Rich DeRafelo	Jr.	Dickinson	5-11	230	Downingtown, PA
OL	Dave Kerschner	Jr.	Dickinson	5-9	220	New Tripoli, PA
OL	Kevin Kostibos	So.	Johns Hopkins	5-10	250	Florham Park, NJ
OL	Greg Oravets	Jr.	Western Maryland	6-1	245	Manahawkin, NJ
OL	Chuck Richard	Sr.	Muhlenberg	5-10	230	Allentown, PA

Defensive Second Team

DL	Josh Galemore	Jr.	Western Maryland	6-0	239	Spring Grove, PA
DL	Chris Gallino	So.	Franklin & Marshall	6-1	218	Douglasville, PA
DL	Erich Hellmold	Jr.	Johns Hopkins	6-0	220	Sayville, NY
DB	Nick Loiacano	So.	Swarthmore	6-2	240	Tappan, NY
LB	Joe Corso	Jr.	Swarthmore	5-10	205	Paramus, NJ
LB	Derrick Gwyn	Sr.	Western Maryland	6-0	200	Montclair, VA
LB	Ryan Moore	Jr.	Gettysburg	5-11	200	Glenolden, PA
LB	Craig Reinert	Jr.	Johns Hopkins	6-0	208	Manalapan, NJ
DB	Tony Hillery	Sr.	Swarthmore	5-10	190	College Park, MD
DB	David Morris	So.	Ursinus	5-9	165	Camden, NJ
DB	Mwaura Muroki	Sr.	Muhlenberg	6-1	205	West Paterson, NJ
DB	Jordan Wright	So.	Muhlenberg	6-0	190	Hackensack, NJ

Specialists Second Team

P	Tom DeBacco	Sr.	Gettysburg	6-3	195	Blairstown, NJ
PK	Rob Castellucci	Sr.	Swarthmore	5-8	170	Iselin, NJ
RS	Rob McCracken	Sr.	Western Maryland	6-1	181	Westminster, MD

Offensive Honorable Mention

QB	Rob Heleniak	Jr.	Johns Hopkins	6-0	190	Philadelphia, PA
RB	Brian DeGiosio	So.	Ursinus	5-7	170	Summit Hill, PA
OL	Mike Fanizzo	Sr.	Franklin & Marshall	6-3	261	Bay Head, NJ
OL	Justin Paglieri	Jr.	Swarthmore	6-1	260	Swarthmore, PA
OL	Scott Shelton	Jr.	Western Maryland	6-2	255	Newark, DE
OL	Nick Tranguch	Jr.	Muhlenberg	6-0	255	Emmaus, PA

Defensive Honorable Mention

DL	Ian Ximinies	Jr.	Muhlenberg	6-0	260	Orange, NJ
LB	Tom Reilly	Fr.	Ursinus	6-1	220	Philadelphia, PA
LB	Beau Sherry	So.	Muhlenberg	6-0	215	Haddon Township, NJ
DB	Andy Kerstetter	So.	Dickinson	5-8	160	Camp Hill, PA

Specialist Honorable Mention

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James Barski

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Muhlenberg

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Wayne, NJ

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2000 Pre-Season Reports Western Maryland received nine of a possible 14 first place votes and 94 points in the preseason poll of coaches and SIDs to finish first and four-peat as champions of the Centennial Conference. The Green Terror return 16 starters from a squad that has not loss a regular season game since 1997, winning 30 straight games over the last three campaigns. Ursinus, which was runnerup in 1999 and won the title in 1997, was rated second with four first place votes and 76 points. The Bears will be led by quad-captains Paul Graham, Mike Kochler, Frank Vecchio and Kevin Wilson, as they return 16 starters and 59 lettermen and look to earn a third trip to the NCAA playoffs over the last five years. Muhlenberg was ranked third as the Mules received one first place vote and 63 points with a roster of 18 returning starters that includes Joshua Carter, a pre-season All American selection. Johns Hopkins edged Dickinson by two points to occupy 4th place while Franklin & Marshall squeaked out a one-point margin over Gettysburg for 6th place as Swarthmore finished 8th in the voting.   vs.   Lindy's BIG ONE for week of Sept. 23.

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