Siena College - Saga Yearbook (Loudonville, NY)

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12 Row 1: Mike Flanagan, Wayne De Nyse, Brad Spring, Gary Rotella, Jim Gillin Garry King, Joe Grasso, Lenny Le Seur, Fred Dona; Row 2: Coach Dick Hallcck, Coach Ralph Miccio, Mike McCormick, Bob Wagoner, Jon Baron, Bob Burns, Mike Conners, Bud Guido, Mike Shongar, Dave Coleman, Head Coach Art Cardi, Brian The Siena College Footballers climaxed a successful season by defeating heavily favored Paterson State 19-6. The Indians and a bus- load of spirited fans journeyed to Paterson, New Jersey, to gain a double-win-on the field and in the stands. The Indians were out- numbered, out-platooned, and outweighed. But not outfought. The early part of the season wasn't quite as bright, though. Re- turning from a disappointing 4-4 season in 1969, the Indians lost their first game to Manhattan College 28-14. The second game was also away, but the outcome somewhat more favorable. Siena easily beat Catholic University 37-12. The season's third contest pitted the In- dians against crosstown rival Albany State. Playing before the largest crowd in the club's history, the Indians beat themselves with mental errors and costly letdowns. The eight thousand fans were treated to a 25-24 thriller, but a Siena loss. Unfortunately, a few Siena fans were on the losing end of a battle also. Wait until next year, State. The team's five-game winning streak was started at the expense of Cansius College within the friendly confines of Bleeker Stadium. Siena held the Cansius offense scoreless, but a miscue resulted in a touchdown and a conversion, but still a 15-8 Siena win. The Indians then traveled to Providence, Rhode Island, to pull off a come-from- behind victory, 26-20, over Providence College. Returning home to Mechanicville High's field, the Indians trounced their brother school. St. Bonaventure, 41-16. Funny thing, the team that draws the best Fallon, Treas.. Bill Duffey, Pres.; Row 3: Coach Jim Gaudet, Charles Taaffe, Man- ager Pete Harrigan, Pete Diamond, Rich Rossley, George Motler, John Martin, Tom Glynn, Vince Sweeney, Tom McLaughlin. crowds and the most interest does not have a field. With a .500 season insured, the Indians met Rochester Institute of Technology for its final home tilt. Playing in front of an exuberant Fall Weekend crowd, tand the Fall Weekend Queen hopefulsl, Siena shut out Rochester. The fact that R.l.T. could not engineer a score was a tribute to the fine defense played by Siena all year long. For the sixth victory of the season, and the fifth in a row, Siena beat third-ranked Paterson State. The trimmings of the 1970 football season were bountiful. In the rankings department, Siena finished eighth in the National Club Football rankings and third in the New York State Associated Press ratings for junior colleges, small colleges and club teams. As for the personal honors, Siena was allowed to nominate four players to the All-American Club Football Team. Repeaters Joe Grasso and Mike Shongar headed the list that included defensive back Jim Gillln and tackle George Motler. Siena also landed nine of its footballers on the Metroland All-Star Teams. Any attempts to single out players for individual acknowledg- ments would be futile. Team work and group effort produced a suc- cessful season. While a 6-2 record signifies a good season, the close- ness of the team, the sacrifices everyone made, and the great per- sonal compromises of all connected with the team made it a great, winning season.