The Hobart Statesmen opened their 2010 season and the newly remodeled Boswell Field by hosting the Red Devils of Dickinson College. The Statesmen came into the game looking for payback after last season's 26-3 defeat at the hands of the Devils.
Defense looked to the name of the game early on for both teams as each teams' opening drives went three and out. Dickinson's second possession appeared more promising until Red Devil QB Jordan Kaufman was picked off by Hobart LB Reggie Robinson at the HOB 48 yard line.
Once again it looked like the Statesmen drive would stall, but FY punter Yosh Karbowniczak channeled his inner Tyler Vincent and ran a fake punt on 4th down for 17 yards giving Hobart a 1st and 10 at the Dickinson 28 yard line.
Hobart would drive the ball down to the Dickinson 1 yard line and on 2 and goal FY RB Steven Webb would dive into the end zone for his first collegiate TD. A Conor Callahan kick was good and with 6:05 to play in the first quarter it was 7-0 Hobart.
The Hobart and Dickinson defenses continued to assert themselves well into the second quarter. A booming 54 yard punt by Karbowniczak pinned the Devils at their own 6 yard line and a stop by the Statesmen defense helped the offense take a short field to start their next drive from the Dickinson 32 yard line.
In spite of some strong running by Hobart SO RB Bobby Dougherty, the Devils' defense held - forcing the Statesmen to settle for a 30 yard Callahan FG with 8:13 to go in the first half to make it 10-0 Hobart.
After both offenses traded possessions, the Hobart's special teams second big play of the game came when FY OLB Devin Worthington blocked a Gordon Craig punt and JR CB Drake Woodard ran it in for the score with 3:35 to play in the first half. Callahan PAT was good, and Hobart was up 17-0.
An excessive celebration penalty would force Hobart to kickoff from their 15 yard line, giving Dickinson their best field position of the day. Kaufman completed two big pass plays – a 28 and 19 yard strikes to bring the Devils to the Hobart 15. The Statesmen defense held and Dickinson's Gordon Craig missed a 30 yard FG keeping it a shut out for Hobart going into halftime.
The Statesmen came out of the break and effectively broke the game open on a 90 yard Steven Webb kickoff return for a touchdown. Callahan's extra point was good and it was 24-0 Hobart with 14:46 to play in the third quarter.
After another three and out by the Devils, Hobart collected a punt and had a short field, beginning the drive from the Dickinson 27. The Statesmen drove down the field in three plays culminating with QB Doug Vella finding classmate TE Greg Clifford on a 5 yard TD pass. With only 12:21 to play in the third, Hobart was up 31-0.
Hobart dominated the remainder of the game and won easily by a margin of 38-7. The Devils got on the board after back up QB Ricky Martz capped a 12 play, 74 yard drive with 10:20 to play in the fourth quarter.
Hobart was out gained by Dickinson 268 to 198 in total yardage but it was the Statesmen who made all the big plays on the day, including collecting 4 Red Devil turnovers. FY RB Steve Webb lead the Hobart rushing attack with 7 carries for 58 yards and 2 TDs. QB Doug Vella went 8-14 for 65 yards and 1 TD. Dickinson's Evan Fink lead all Devils with 29 yards rushing on 7 carries. Dickinson's Qbs combined for a 12 of 24 for 154 yards and 1 interception. Hobart FY Devin Worthington lead all Statesmen tacklers with 10 stops, including three TFL and the blocked punt. Dickinson's Andrew Fink and Scott Sullivan lead the Devils' defense with 8 tackles a piece.
The loss drops Dickinson to 0-1. Hobart will take their 1-0 mark to Pittsburgh next week when they play the Carnegie Mellon Tartans of the UAA.
All in all, a great start for the Statesmen who christened the new "Boz" with a solid win. Will post more analysis later this week and preview the upcoming game against Carnegie Mellon.
Congrats to the Statesmen on an encouraging start to 2010!
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