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Sprint Football to Take on Lowly Tigers

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The last time Princeton’s sprint football team won a game was in the 14th annual alumni game earlier this year. Against alumni who came into the game with no practice and no workouts, but the benefit of not having to weigh in, the Tigers squeaked out a 20-17 victory.
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The last time the Tigers won a non-exhibition game was in 2005, and prior to that, they hadn’t won since 1999 – a 12-7 win over Cornell, also the last time Cornell lost to Princeton before beating them in 15 consecutive contests.

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Sprint Football Fails to Repeat at Saratoga

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The Allegiance Bowl in Saratoga Springs, NY was host to the 64th meeting between Navy and Cornell this weekend. The last time Cornell played in the Allegiance Bowl, then-sophomore quarterback Zak Dentes was named the Allegiance Bowl MVP after leading Cornell to a 20-12 win over Penn. Despite another outstanding performance from this year’s senior captain, Cornell lost to the defending CSFL champions, 31-25.

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Sprint Football Takes On Perennial Rival Navy

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The sprint football team heads to Saratoga Springs, N.Y., this weekend for its highly anticipated CSFL opener tomorrow against defending league champion Navy.
Since 2004, either the Red or the Midshipmen have won the title every year.
After a 16-10 overtime win against Navy in 2006, the Red fell to the Midshipmen in last year’s Pride Bowl, 35-14. The loss in Union, N.J., ended an eight-game win streak for the Red.
The two teams are coming both coming off of wins — against different types of opponents, both squads relied on tough defense to grab solid wins.
Cornell steamrolled over first-year CSFL program Mansfield, 35-0. Mansfield only had possession for 21:06, and the Red defense only gave up 14 yards of total offense, including -58 rushing yards.

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Dentes Ready To Lead Team

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Stepping onto a football field as the starting quarterback of the home team may be a lofty, cliché dream of college athletes. For senior Zak Dentes, it will seem all too familiar. This season is the third year in a row he has done it.
Although thrice named the starting quarterback of the sprint football team, this season Dentes has acquired a new title — team co-captain.
“Last season, the team voted for the three captains, and that’s something I’m really proud of,” Dentes said. “I have my team’s support, so really, I’m just looking to continue to do more of the same.”
“More of the same” for Dentes means not only unflappable leadership, but outstanding individual accomplishments and accolades.

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Sprint Football Squad Boasts Depth, Versatility

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After dropping to third place in the CSFL last season following an undefeated run to the national championship in 2006, the sprint football team is looking to return to glory. Despite a season-opening loss to Penn, the Red rebounded with a 35-0 victory over Mansfield and now has the pieces in place for a successful run through its conference schedule.
Cornell (1-1, 0-0 CSFL) began the season with eleven returning starters, and brings back 22 varsity lettermen. The squad has experienced leadership in the three senior captains: quarterback Zak Dentes, wide receiver Michael Brennan and linebacker John Parke.

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Sprint Football Dominates Game Against Inexperienced Mansfield

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A hundred and sixteen years removed from hosting the first-ever nighttime football game, Mansfield again made history this past Saturday by becoming the first public institution in the nation to field a sprint football program. Cornell, however, spoiled the fun as the Red stormed into Karl Van Norman Field and left with a 35-0 victory.
After losing to Penn last weekend in the 88th meeting between the familiar foes, Cornell (1-1, 0-0 CSFL) traveled to Mansfield (0-1) to take on the Mounties in the school’s first-ever sprint football contest.
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Red Hits Road to Face New Sprint Program

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The saying goes that there is a first time for everything. For Mansfield, this weekend will be its first CSFL game. About a year after deciding to start a sprint football program, Mansfield will get its first crack on the field when it takes on Cornell tomorrow.
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Mansfield was home to a Division II squad in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference from 1891 until 2006, when budget constraints forced the school to disband the program.

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Sophomore Linebacker Leads Defense in First Game

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Any gym teacher will tell you — a fundamental part of nearly every athletic activity is proper footwork.
No one knows that better than sophomore Clayton Hemminger.
The sprint football linebacker may be a trim 175 pounds (172 on game days), but he has the size and strength of a varsity tailback. That, however, hasn’t prevented him from being light on his feet.
“Last year, I was always on my heels, and I didn’t always know what to do,” Hemminger said. “Now, I stay on my toes the whole game. I stay aggressive the whole game.”
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Aggressive is an understatement.

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Quaker Defense Stifles Dentes in the Air

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On the eve of the varsity football team’s season opener at Bucknell on Saturday, the sprint football team was further south in the Keystone State to open its season against Ivy rival Penn. Two years removed from an undefeated CSFL championship run, the Red was unable to avenge last year’s overtime loss to the Quakers, losing 17-3 to begin the 2008 campaign.