April 10, 2008
2008 Spring Prospectus in PDF Format 
EASTON, Pa. - The Lafayette football team has reached the midway point of its 2008 spring season. The Leopards will hold a 50-play scrimmage during their Friday, April 11 practice. The spring preparatory season will conclude with the Maroon and White game on Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m.
2008 SPRING STORY LINES
• Linebacker Andy Romans and fullback Joe Russo will serve as co-captains for the 2008 season. Romans is the reigning Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year and Lafayette team MVP. He has led the team in tackles the past two seasons and averaged 10.3 tackles per game in 2007. Russo is a triple threat at the fullback position, leading the way for the Lafayette running game which gained 1,907 yards on the ground behind his able blocking. He also carried the ball 26 times for 126 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 12 catches for 96 yards and two touchdowns.
• From a statistical standpoint, it will be hard for the Lafayette defense to top its output from the 2007 season. The Leopards ranked first in the nation in total defense, surrendering 260.9 yards per game. Lafayette was ranked fourth in rushing defense (85.7 ypg), eighth in scoring defense (16.9 ppg) and 15th in the nation in pass efficiency defense (108.3).
• Rob Curley comes into the season as the starter at quarterback. Curley entered the 2007 slate as the backup, but displaced Mike DiPaola by week seven. Curley started the final four games of the season, guiding the team to a 3-1 record. He was named the MVP of the Lafayette-Lehigh game as Lafayette rolled up a 21-17 win in the 143rd meeting.
• The tailback situation is up for grabs as the Leopards make their way through spring practice. Senior Maurice White was the heir apparent coming into 2007, but injuries kept him sidelined for much of the season. He collected 249 yards over the first four games but was sidelined for the remainder of the year with an ankle sprain. Juniors DeAndre' Morrow, Tyrell Coon and Matt Ferber, who all spent significant time at tailback last season, will compete with White for the starting spot. That junior trio combined to carry the ball for 726 yards and each started at least one game.
• The offensive line will need to make up for the losses on the left side of the line with the graduation of All-Patriot League selections Jesse Padilla and Greg Lippert. Junior Ryan Hart-Predmore and senior Leo Plenski return at right guard and tackle while Michael Wojcik, who started seven games in 2007, will look to be the center. Senior Joe Moore started the last four games in 2007 and will look to be a starter. Senior Mike Conte and junior Adam Gill will occupy the tight end spots. • Lafayette also returns six starters on defense, led by senior Andy Romans. Defensive end Luke Schade returns for a fifth year and will anchor the line. In the backfield, All-Patriot League CB Marvin Clecidor will be joined by FS Nigel Bryant. Junior LB Mark Leggiero and junior NG Andrew Poulson also return.
