ECAC First-Team
Senior
defensive back Brian Griffin (Holyoke, MA) was named to the Eastern
College Athletic Conference's Northwest All-Star first team while sophomores,
running back Tom Arcidiacono (Castleton, NY) and sophomore wide receiver
Steve Angiletta (Planstville, CT) were voted to the honorable mention
team.
Griffin, who was among those players who represented the Dutchmen
as a member of the Liberty League's first-team defense, led in both
interceptions (five) and pass break-ups (16). He also was in on 44 total tackles,
including 34 first hits, and recovered a pair of fumbles. A three-year
starter and four-year letterwinner, Griffin's career totals show 100 tackles,
36 assists, 11 interceptions, 23 pass break-ups, one forced fumble, and five
fumble recoveries.
Arcidicano, who led the Dutchmen in rushing with 908 yards on 207
carries and nine touchdowns, finished second in the Liberty League in rushing,
with a per game average of 98.7) and nine rushing touchdowns. Angiletta, meanwhile, established a Union
single-season record for yards in a season as he picked up 897 with his 55
receptions (breaking the old mark of 795 set by Ryan Gallo in 2002). He led the
league in receptions (6.1) a game, receiving yards a game (99.7), and tied for
fifth in touchdown receptions.