When Union kicked off its 1994 football season, the concern was a young defense. The doubts were answered quickly, and the Dutchman defense went on to finish fifth in the country in scoring defense, twelfth in pass defense, and sixteenth in total defense.
Last year's concern is expected to be this year's strength as the defense returns six starters and fourteen letterwinners.
While the defensive unit may again capture many of the headlines, the offense is looking to gain its share of recognition as it returns five starters among its fourteen letterwinners. Senior tailback Kojo Attah and junior running back Justin Bourque will lead a powerful running attack.
The Dutchmen will welcome WPI, Dickinson, Albany, Muhlenberg, and Rochester to Bailey Field and will play at St. Lawrence, Hobart, Rensselaer, and Coast Guard. Last year's team finished 7-2 in the regular season and defeated the University of
Massachusetts Dartmouth 34-14 in the ECAC Northwest title game.
During the past thirteen years, the Dutchmen are 109-25 (a winning percentage of .813) and have had undefeated regular seasons in 1985, 1986, 1989, 1991, and 1993.