View from the Sideline (Amherst)

Williams dominated Amherst 21-0 in The Biggest Little Game in America. The Ephs now lead the series 76-57-5.

Decisively Defensive
Saturday’s victory relied on a standout defensive performance. Amherst penetrated the red zone only once, giving the ball up on downs in the fourth quarter. The Ephs held the Mammoths to 4 of 11 on third down and 0 of 3 on fourth, and tallied 4 sacks. Holden Gering had two interceptions on the day to bring his season tally to five, 2nd in NESCAC. Freshman Andrew Kreakie added another pick.

A Perfect Grind
The Williams offense played carefully conservative …

View from the Sideline (Wesleyan)

Wesleyan prevailed over Williams 25-24.

Force Paradox Resolved
Williams came into the game averaging a league-leading 172 rushing yards per game. Wesleyan’s rushing defense was also first at 85 yards per game. On Saturday the unstoppable force prevailed over the immovable object, as the Ephs amassed 231 yards on 51 carries. Jon Oris led with 86 yards, Owen McHugh ran for 77, Owen Johansen amassed 57 from the wildcat and Will Sheskey added 14. McHugh, Johansen and Sheskey each scored a rushing touchdown. Johansen’s came on the longest run of the day, a 46-yard dash.

Quality Bests Quantity
In another …

View from the Sideline (Tufts)

Williams lost to the Tufts Jumbos 27-24.

No Quit
Uncharacteristically, Williams was a disastrous 3 for 6 in the red zone with two interceptions and a turnover on downs. The Ephs threw two more interceptions on the day and were 4 of 13 on third down. Yet the game still came down to a final onside kick that the Jumbos recovered.

Super Mario
The Ephs saddest loss on the day wasn’t on the scoreboard. A highlight 46-yard scamper by running back Mario Fischetti ended as the senior was dragged down from behind by a Tufts defender. Fischetti had to be …