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GAME CENTER:

Saturday, Oct. 13 - 1 p.m. Post at Mansfield Mansfield, Pa. – Van Norman Field Coverage: Live Stats | Live Audio

The Post University sprint football team will aim for back-to-back wins for the first time in program history as the Eagles head to Mansfield for a Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL) matchup on Saturday afternoon. Kickoff is slated for 1 p.m. at Van Norman Field. Post currently stands at 0-2 all-time against Mansfield.

First & 10:       

• Head Coach Michael Mannetti picked up his first collegiate win last week at Princeton.
• It was the Eagles first overtime victory in program history.
• Running back Quinton Bryant is 143 rushing yards away from the single-season and all-time record.
• The Eagles return seven All-CSFL performers from a season ago.

A Win Saturday Would…

• Give Post consecutive wins for the first time in program history.
• Match the Eagles' program record for wins in a season.
• Be the second in the head coaching career of Michael Mannetti.
• Be Post's first against Mansfield.
• Make Post 2-0 in October this season.
• Put the Eagles at .500 for the first time since it was 1-0 to open the 2011 season.

LAST TIME OUT: POST 32, PRINCETON 29 (OT)
After it trailed 29-26 in overtime, freshman Shawn Boose rushed for a five-yard touchdown to give the Post a 32-29 victory at Princeton in a CSFL contest on Friday night. Sophomore Dwayne Carter accounted for two total touchdowns, including a 27-yard pass to freshman Jay'Len Mahan.
 
Defensively, Post totaled a season-high four sacks and 11.0 tackles for loss. Christopher Lopez, senior Kyle Lagasse, and freshmen Jordan Anderson and Anthony Jamele all recorded sacks, which accounted for a loss of 34 yards for the Princeton offense. The Eagles' offense was paced by three rushing touchdowns by freshman Quinton Bryant, Boose and Carter. Bryant led the ground attack with 89 yards on 19 carries.
 
POST-MANSFIELD SERIES:
The Eagles have dropped the first two meetings with Mansfield. The first meeting was Post's first home game in program history, a 7-6 victory for the Mounties to close the 2010 season for Post. Mannetti and the Eagles will aim for their first win in the all-time series on Saturday.
PREVIOUS RESULTS:
10/29/11…..............A……….........L, 34-0
10/30/10…..............H……….........L, 7-6
 
SCOUTING THE MOUNTIES:
Mansfield enters the contest at 1-2 and is coming off a last-minute loss at Pennsylvania last week, a 16-13 decision. The Mounties had their strongest offensive output against the Quakers, as they amassed 231 total yards, paced by 208 passing yards. Individually, the offense is led by quarterback Michael Doyle, who got his first start last week and went 18-for-35 passing for 208 yards and two scores. Defensively, Justin DiMatteo is ranked fourth in the CSFL in tackles, while reigning league defensive player of the week Anthony Colon totaled 13 tackles and 10 solo stops last week.
 
ALL-LEAGUE PERFORMERS RETURN:
Of the nine Post players selected to the All-CSFL teams last season, seven of them are back on the Eagles' roster this season. Post returns First Team All-CSFL tight end Rashaun Reid, second team choices Dwayne Carter (QB), Daniel Awwad (WR), Kyle Lagasse (LB), Christopher Lopez (LB), Matt Santos (DL), and Charles May (DL).
 
COMING TO A TV NEAR YOU:
The Post sprint football program filmed a 30-minute TV program in conjunction with CPTV Sports that will air throughout the fall. The show features in-depth interviews with head coach Michael Mannetti and Athletic Director Anthony Fallacaro. Visit cptvsports.org for a complete programming list.
 
DIVERSE GEOGRAPHIC MAKEUP:
Of the 52 student-athletes on the Post University roster, 11 different states are represented, including 28 from Connecticut, six from California, five from New York, three from Georgia, two apiece from Florida and Texas, and one each from Alaska, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and Virginia. There is also one international player from Ireland.
 
TRAVELING BAND:
After its Allegiance Bowl matchup with Army, Post will play the final six games of the season on the road. The Eagles are 3-7 all-time on the road. Post earned wins at Princeton in 2010 and 2012 and at Cornell to open the 2011 season. The 33-18 win over the Tigers in 2010 marked the first in program history, while the 25-20 triumph opened 2011 against the Big Red. Last week the Eagles earned their first overtime victory with a 32-29 triumph at Princeton.
 
GIVING BACK TO GREATER WATERBURY AREA:
Since he was hired in January, head coach Michael Mannetti has made community outreach a priority for his program. Post University hosted the BAGS Foundation All-Star Camp at LaMoy Field. The camp helped Waterbury high school students with the skills and fundamentals of football.
 
In May, members of the team and coaching staff participated in the Great Strides Walk To Cure Cystic Fibrosis at Ballantine Park in Southbury, Conn. The Eagles walked in honor of Team Ryan's Faith. Ryan Trochsler is a ninth grade student at Waterbury Arts Magnet School.