﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title>ATOM - Football News Feed</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com" /><updated>2012-05-21T19:00:47Z</updated><author><name /></author><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><entry><title>November 10 Lehigh-Colgate football game picked for CBS Sports Network</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/november_10_lehigh-colgate_football_game_picked_for_cbs_sports_network.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-05-07T20:43:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Patriot League announced Monday that Lehigh’s November 10 contest versus Colgate at Goodman Stadium will be one of two league football games televised nationally on CBS Sports Network. The two-time defending Patriot League champions will close out their regular season home schedule against the Raiders in a game that will kick off at 12:30 p.m. from Goodman Stadium. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Drwal invited to participate in Packers rookie minicamp</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/drwal_invited_to_participate_in_packers_rookie_minicamp.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-05-01T03:19:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Former Lehigh wide receiver Jake Drwal will get an opportunity to pursue his dreams of playing in the NFL as he was invited to a minicamp with the Green Bay Packers next weekend on a tryout basis. The two-time All-Patriot League selection will head to Wisconsin for the three-day rookie minicamp, May 11-13 with the hope of earning a free agent contract.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh celebrates 2011-12 school year with annual convocation</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_celebrates_2011-12_school_year_with_annual_convocation.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-04-30T20:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh Athletics held its annual Convocation Program on Monday, April 30 at Baker Hall inside the Zoellner Arts Center to look back on the significant team and individual accomplishments of the past year. The event featured a highlight video, and the announcement of winners of Lehigh’s departmental awards. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks wrap-up spring segment with Brown and White game</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/mountain_hawks_wrap-up_spring_segment_with_brown_and_white_game.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-04-21T23:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh football team completed its spring practice segment with the annual Brown and White game, held on a warm Saturday morning inside Goodman Stadium. With a modified scoring system in place, the Offense and Defense played to a 43-43 tie. Both units had strong moments as the defense intercepted four passes, while the offense put the ball in the end zone on three occasions.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh to host annual Brown and White Spring game Saturday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lehigh_to_host_annual_brown_and_white_spring_game_saturday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-04-19T15:29:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh football team will close out its 2012 spring practice segment on Saturday, April 21 with the annual Brown and White Spring Game, held inside Goodman Stadium. The event, which begins at 10 a.m., will feature a modified scoring system pitting the Lehigh offense versus the defense. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>2012 Lehigh Football Spring Prospectus</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/2012_lehigh_football_spring_prospectus.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-04-17T20:40:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The 2011 Lehigh football season will go down as one of the finest in school annals. With the program’s recent success, expectations remain high for Lehigh in 2012 as the program enters year number seven under Andy Coen. A number of key contributors will be lost to graduation, but the Mountain Hawks return 11 starters, including seven All-Patriot League selections. Coen will also look for new leaders to emerge as the Mountain Hawks gear up to make a run at a third straight league title.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Bone Marrow Drive on Wednesday serves extra significant for Hyncik </title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/news/bone_marrow_drive_on_wednesday_serves_extra_significant_for_hyncik_.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-04-17T00:08:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh football team is spearheading an on-campus bone marrow testing drive on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on campus in Lamberton Hall. The drive will have extra significance for someone else from the Lehigh Athletics’ family as Marilyn Hyncik, mother of former men’s basketball captain Adam, is in need of a bone marrow transplant and has been unable to find a match.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh football passes midway point of spring practice segment</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lehigh_football_passes_midway_point_of_spring_practice_segment.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-04-11T14:29:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh football team has just passed the midway point of its spring practice segment as the two-time defending Patriot League Champion Mountain Hawks prepare for the 2012 campaign. Tuesday marked the ninth of Lehigh’s scheduled 15 workouts and seventh-year head coach Andy Coen likes what he’s seen from the Mountain Hawks in terms of attitude and approach.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks to begin spring practice segment on Friday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/mountain_hawks_to_begin_spring_practice_segment_on_friday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-03-22T21:20:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[On the heels of one of the finest single seasons in school history, Lehigh returns to the practice field Friday to begin its spring practice segment in preparation for the 2012 season. The Mountain Hawks return to the gridiron seeking a third straight Patriot League title, after a 2011 season that saw Lehigh post an 11-2 record while advancing to the quarterfinals of the NCAA FCS playoffs for the first time since 2001.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Coen names Co-Defensive Coordinators; Sanders returns to football staff</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/coen_names_co-defensive_coordinators_sanders_returns_to_football_staff.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-03-20T19:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh head coach Andy Coen has announced several updates to the Mountain Hawks’ defensive coaching staff. Defensive line coach Donnie Roberts and secondary coach Gerard Wilcher have been promoted and will serve as co-defensive coordinators for the 2012 season, while former outside linebackers coach Matt Sanders returns to the Lehigh staff to coach the inside linebackers.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh announces 2012 football schedule</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lehigh_announces_2012_football_schedule.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-03-08T19:10:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Coming off a season in which Lehigh captured its league-best tenth Patriot League title and advanced to the FCS quarterfinals, head coach Andy Coen announced the Mountain Hawks’ 2012 football schedule Thursday. The 2012 slate features two games apiece against opponents from the Northeast Conference and Ivy League, a trip to Big South title contender Liberty and six games at picturesque Goodman Stadium. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Kotulski named inside linebackers coach at Stanford</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/kotulski_named_inside_linebackers_coach_at_stanford.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-03-01T19:46:00Z</updated><summary type="html" /></entry><entry><title>Coen adds three to incoming football class of 2016</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/coen_adds_three_to_incoming_football_class_of_2016.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-02-24T16:01:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh head coach Andy Coen has announced three additions to the Lehigh Football’s Class of 2016 on Friday, bringing the total number of recruits in the incoming class to 25. The Mountain Hawks, coming off their tenth Patriot League football title and a NCAA quarterfinal playoff berth, announced the signing of the initial 22 student-athletes back on February 8.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh celebrates outstanding season with pair of banquets</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lehigh_celebrates_outstanding_season_with_pair_of_banquets.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-02-21T18:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The 2011 Lehigh football banquet was held on Saturday, February 18, inside Iacocca Hall on Mountaintop campus. The banquet provided an opportunity for the coaches and student-athletes to reflect on one of the finest seasons in school annals. The Mountain Hawks’ 2011 season was a highlighted by Lehigh’s fourth consecutive win over rival Lafayette, its tenth Patriot League title, and its first NCAA quarterfinal berth in ten years.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>FAQ about the change in policy for football financial aid</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/faq_about_the_change_in_policy_for_football_financial_aid.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-02-17T13:14:00Z</updated><summary type="html" /></entry><entry><title>Patriot League Presidents Endorse Change in Football Athletic Aid Policy</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/patriot_league_presidents_endorse_change_in_football_athletic_aid_policy.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-02-13T20:44:00Z</updated><summary type="html" /></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks announce football class of 2016</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/mountain_hawks_announce_football_class_of_2016.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-02-08T15:22:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh football program is rooted in tradition, one that includes both academic and athletic success. On the heels of Lehigh’s tenth Patriot League football championship, and second straight NCAA FCS Playoff berth, head coach Andy Coen announced the signing of 22 student-athletes who will join the Mountain Hawks’ football program in the fall, a group that will look to continue Lehigh’s tradition of success.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh football to be recognized at Wednesday's women's basketball game</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lehigh_football_to_be_recognized_at_wednesdays_womens_basketball_game.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-02-07T21:19:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The two-time defending Patriot League Champion Lehigh football team will be honored Wednesday night at halftime of Lehigh’s women’s basketball game versus American at Stabler Arena. Lehigh enjoyed one of the finest seasons in school history in 2011, going 11-2 and advancing to the quarterfinals of the NCAA FCS Playoffs.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks land 24 on football Academic Honor Roll</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/mountain_hawks_land_24_on_football_academic_honor_roll.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-02-03T18:41:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh placed 24 student-athletes on the Patriot League’s Academic Honor Roll for football, which was announced on Friday. The academic honors capped off one of the finer seasons in school history, which included the team’s second consecutive Patriot League Championship and advancement to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA FCS Playoffs.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Four Mountain Hawks recognized by College Sports Journal</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/four_mountain_hawks_recognized_by_college_sports_journal.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-01-20T19:31:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Four of the key catalysts in one of the finest seasons in Lehigh football history were recognized by the College Sports Journal (CSJ) when it announced its Football Championship Subdivision All-American teams. Senior quarterback Chris Lum, junior wide receiver Ryan Spadola, and senior wide receiver Jake Drwal were named to the offensive team, while senior linebacker Mike Groome was the team’s lone defensive selection.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh Athletics Ticket Office completes move to Stabler Arena</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/news/lehigh_athletics_ticket_office_completes_move_to_stabler_arena.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-01-17T14:18:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Effective January 11 and communicated via the Lehigh daily digest, the Athletics Ticket Office will be permanently located at Stabler Arena. The Stabler Arena ticket office staff and Athletics ticket office staff are now fully integrated as part of the Athletics Business Services team.  ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh captures eighth Lambert Cup; finishes 5th, 6th in FCS Polls</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lehigh_captures_eighth_lambert_cup_finishes_5th_6th_in_fcs_polls.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-01-10T21:42:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[For the first time in ten years, the Lehigh football program has captured the Lambert Cup, awarded by the ECAC to the top team in the Football Championship Subdivision. Following a season in which they won 11 games and advanced to the NCAA FCS quarterfinals, the Mountain Hawks were voted No. 1 in the tenth and final Lambert Meadowlands Football Poll announced Monday evening.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Seven Mountain Hawks named ECAC All-Stars; Lum nets top honor</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/seven_mountain_hawks_named_ecac_all-stars_lum_nets_top_honor.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-01-10T20:43:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh’s outstanding 2011 football campaign continues to garner recognition. On Tuesday, senior quarterback Chris Lum was named ECAC Football Championship Subdivision Offensive Player of the Year. Lum was also one of seven Mountain Hawks named to the ECAC Division I Football Championship Subdivision All-Star teams.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lum, Spadola garner recognition from College Sporting News</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lum_spadola_garner_recognition_from_college_sporting_news.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-01-09T15:16:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The post season accolades continue to come in for two members of the Lehigh football program as senior quarterback Chris Lum and junior wide receiver Ryan Spadola were named to the College Sporting News Fabulous Fifty FCS All-America Team it was announced Monday. Both men have already received multiple All-American honors following Lehigh’s 11-2 season that ended in the NCAA FCS quarterfinals.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lum finishes second in voting for Walter Payton Award</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lum_finishes_second_in_voting_for_walter_payton_award.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-01-07T03:10:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[One of the finest single seasons in Lehigh and Patriot League history was enough to earn Mountain Hawks senior quarterback Chris Lum a trip to Texas as a finalist for the Walter Payton Award, given to the top player in the Football Championship Subdivision. Despite being the only one of the three finalists to lead his team to the postseason, Lum tied for second in the voting as Eastern Washington quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell won the award, handed out Friday night at the FCS Awards Banquet.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Barket named to FCS ADA Academic All-Star Team</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/barket_named_to_fcs_ada_academic_all-star_team.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2012-01-03T20:46:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh junior running back Zach Barket has been named to the 14th annual Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association Academic All-Star Team, it was announced on Tuesday.  Barket is one of 58 student-athletes from across the country selected to the team, and one of four representatives from the Patriot League.  ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Four Mountain Hawks earn All-America honors from Phil Steele</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/four_mountain_hawks_earn_all-america_honors_from_phil_steele.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-12-23T14:37:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Four members of the Lehigh football program were recognized Thursday when Phil Steele announced its FCS All-America teams. Senior quarterback Chris Lum, junior wide receiver Ryan Spadola and senior center Jim Liebler were honored for the second time this week, while senior linebacker Mike Groome earned his first postseason All-America honor of 2011. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Spadola, Lum, Liebler garner Sports Network All-America honors</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/spadola_lum_liebler_garner_sports_network_all-america_honors.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-12-19T17:06:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Junior Ryan Spadola picked up his third first team All-America nod of the postseason as he was one of three Lehigh football student-athletes named to the Sports Network/Fathead.com FCS All-America teams, announced Monday. Spadola was joined on the All-America teams by senior quarterback Chris Lum and senior center Jim Liebler.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Three Mountain Hawks named to AP All-America teams</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/three_mountain_hawks_named_to_ap_all-america_teams.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-12-15T20:19:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[On the heels of one of the finest seasons in school history, three Lehigh football student-athletes were named to the 2011 Associated Press FCS All-America teams, announced Thursday. Junior wide receiver Ryan Spadola earned first team honors, while senior quarterback Chris Lum was named to the second team and senior left tackle Troy McKenna was named to the third team after helping lead the Mountain Hawks to an 11-2 record and FCS quarterfinal berth in 2011.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh falls short at North Dakota State in FCS Quarterfinals</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lehigh_falls_short_at_nd_state_in_fcs_quarterfinals_24-0.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-12-10T23:43:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The Lehigh football team’s magical season came to an end on Saturday as the Mountain Hawks dropped a 24-0 final at second-seeded North Dakota State in front of 18,111 at the Fargodome. Lehigh finished with 355 total yards of offense to NDSU’s 384, but couldn’t break through against a strong Bison defense. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh statement on the suspension of a football student-athlete</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lehigh_statement_on_the_suspension_of_a_football_student-athlete.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-12-08T20:31:00Z</updated><summary type="html" /></entry><entry><title>Spadola named to AFCA All-America team</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/spadola_named_to_afca_all-america_team.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-12-08T01:56:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh junior wide receiver Ryan Spadola has been named to the AFCA Football Championship Subdivision Coaches’ All-America team, it was announced Wednesday. Spadola has been one of the top offensive weapons for the Mountain Hawks, as he has smashed school single-season records for receptions and yards, while helping to lead Lehigh into the FCS quarterfinals.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Mountain Hawks set to visit NDSU in FCS Quarterfinals Saturday</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/mountain_hawks_set_to_visit_ndsu_in_fcs_quarterfinals_saturday.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-12-06T17:37:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh looks to advance to the FCS semifinals for the first time since 1980 as the Mountain Hawks meet No. 2 national seed North Dakota State Saturday inside the Fargodome. The Mountain Hawks racked up 482 yards of total offense in their second round playoff game at Towson, but it was a safety by junior Tom Bianchi with 5:14 to play that propelled Lehigh to a 40-38 victory. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Statement from Andy Coen on comments and misuse of social media</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/statement_from_andy_coen_on_comments_and_misuse_of_social_media.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-12-05T00:33:00Z</updated><summary type="html" /></entry><entry><title>Lehigh-North Dakota St. Quarterfinal set for Saturday at 4 ET</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lehigh-north_dakota_state_quarterfinal_matchup_set_for_saturday_at_4_et.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-12-04T16:39:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh’s NCAA FCS Quarterfinal game at North Dakota State will be played on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET, as officially announced on Sunday The game can be seen on ESPN3 and heard on ESPN 1230 and 1320 AM and Lehighsports.com. The Mountain Hawks are coming off a thrilling 40-38 win over Towson while the Bison defeated James Madison Saturday, 26-14.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Safety decides shootout as Lehigh outlasts Towson, 40-38</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/safety_decides_shootout_as_lehigh_outlasts_towson_40-38.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-12-04T00:24:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[On a night where both offenses moved the ball and scored points at will, a defensive play propelled No. 6 Lehigh into the NCAA FCS quarterfinals. Junior Tom Bianchi sacked Grant Enders for a safety with 5:14 to play to lead the Mountain Hawks to a 40-38 win over No. 8/9 Towson Saturday night in front of 11,196 at Johnny Unitas Stadium. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Chris Lum named a finalist for the Walter Payton Award</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/chris_lum_named_a_finalist_for_the_walter_payton_award.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-12-01T20:25:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After putting together one of the finest statistical seasons in Lehigh and Patriot League history, senior quarterback Chris Lum has been recognized on a national level Thursday as he was named one of top three vote-getters for the Walter Payton Award, given to the outstanding player in the Football Championship Subdivision. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Tackling Lehigh… times two</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/news/tackling_lehigh…_times_two.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-11-30T14:46:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Attending a rigorous academic institution like Lehigh is challenging enough. Student-athletes are expected to manage a hectic sports schedule while not missing a beat in the classroom. Freshman two-sport athlete TaShan Mitchell faces that challenge, times two.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh set to visit Towson in second round playoff showdown</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lehigh_set_to_visit_towson_in_second_round_playoff_showdown.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-11-29T19:27:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[No. 6 Lehigh will make its second FCS Playoff appearance in as many years on Saturday as the Patriot League champion Mountain Hawks battle No. 8/9 Towson, champions of the CAA in a second round playoff game at Johnny Unitas Stadium. Lehigh ended the regular season on a nine-game win streak and earned a first round bye after dismantling rival Lafayette 37-13 on November 19. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Behind the Scenes: Lehigh Football</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/behind_the_scenes_lehigh_football.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-11-23T20:33:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[The two-time defending Patriot League Champion Mountain Hawks have shown what they can do on the football field, as they finished their second straight season of undefeated league play, and look forward to next weekend's playoff showdown at Towson. In this edition of Behind the Scenes, we show you a side of the football team few have had the privilege to see. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh-Towson playoff clash set for 3:30 start on December 3</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lehigh-towson_playoff_clash_set_for_330_start_on_december_3.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-11-22T21:21:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Game time for the NCAA FCS second round playoff game between No. 6/6 Lehigh and No. 8/9 Towson has been set for 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, the NCAA announced Tuesday. The contest, pitting the two-time defending Patriot League champions and the champions of the Colonial Athletic Association will be played at Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson, Md.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Three Mountain Hawks named to Academic All-Patriot League team</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/three_mountain_hawks_named_to_academic_all-patriot_league_team.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-11-22T20:14:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Three Lehigh football players have been lauded for their work in the classroom as senior linebacker Tanner Rivas, junior running back Zach Barket and junior wide receiver Ryan Spadola were all named to the Academic All-Patriot League team, the league announced Tuesday. The three Mountain Hawks are part of the squad of 14 student-athletes who have excelled both on the field and in the classroom.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lum named Offensive POY; Lehigh places 16 on All-League teams</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lum_named_offensive_poy_lehigh_places_16_on_all-league_teams.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-11-22T15:53:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh senior quarterback Chris Lum re-wrote the Mountain Hawks single season record book in 2011 and after helping lead Lehigh to a 10-1 regular season he was recognized as the Patriot League’ Offensive Player of the Year on Tuesday. Lum was also named the All-Patriot League first team quarterback for the second straight year, leading a list of 16 Mountain Hawks that earned All-League honors.

]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Andy Coen once again named a finalist for Eddie Robinson Award </title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/andy_coen_once_again_named_a_finalist_for_eddie_robinson_award_.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-11-21T15:57:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[For the second straight year, Lehigh head coach Andy Coen has been named as one of 20 finalists for the Eddie Robinson Award, which goes to the FCS National Coach of the Year. Coen guided the Mountain Hawks to a 10-1 regular season in 2011, as Lehigh captured its second straight Patriot League title, cracked the top ten of the national rankings and earned a bye into the second round of the FCS Playoffs.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh to visit Towson in NCAA second round playoff game</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lehigh_to_visit_towson_in_ncaa_second_round_playoff_game.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-11-20T15:32:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[One week after winning its tenth Patriot League football championship and one day after its fourth straight win over rival Lafayette No. 6 Lehigh learned its NCAA FCS Playoff fate on Sunday. The Mountain Hawks earned a bye into the second round where they will face Colonial Athletic Association Champion Towson December 3 at Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson, Md.]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Lehigh dominates Lafayette in 147th meeting, 37-13</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/lehigh_dominates_lafayette_in_147th_meeting_37-13.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-11-19T21:23:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Behind a dominating performance on both sides of the ball, No. 6/6 Lehigh defeated Lafayette 37-13 on Saturday afternoon in front of 16,013 fans at Goodman Stadium in the 147th meeting between the schools. The victory was Lehigh’s fourth straight over Lafayette as the Mountain Hawks finished their Patriot League slate undefeated for the second year in a row. ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Broadcast information for the 147th Lehigh-Lafayette game</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/broadcast_information_for_the_147th_lehigh-lafayette_game.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-11-17T16:35:00Z</updated><summary type="html" /></entry><entry><title>147th Lehigh-Lafayette game now completely sold out</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/147th_lehigh-lafayette_game_now_completely_sold_out.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-11-17T01:12:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Lehigh Athletics has announced that the grass bank tickets for this Saturday’s 147th Meeting of college football’s most-played rivalry, between Lehigh and Lafayette, have all been sold.  Additional tickets went on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday and sold out very quickly.  The game is now completely sold out, and no more tickets can be sold for this game.  ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>Additional Lehigh-Lafayette tickets to go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m.</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/additional_lehigh-lafayette_tickets_to_go_on_sale_wednesday_at_10_am.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-11-16T13:08:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[Based on the expected weather forecast for the Lehigh-Lafayette game this Saturday, Lehigh Athletics has announced that tickets for the Goodman Stadium grass bank will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 16.  ]]></summary></entry><entry><title>No. 6 Lehigh hosts Lafayette Saturday in 147th rivalry clash</title><link href="http://www.lehighsports.com/sports/football/no_6_lehigh_hosts_lafayette_saturday_in_147th_rivalry_clash.aspx" /><id>urn:uuid:c873334b-59e3-422e-a4ef-e1fd7cfe0739</id><updated>2011-11-15T16:28:00Z</updated><summary type="html"><![CDATA[After clinching its second straight outright Patriot League championship last week, No. 6/6 Lehigh closes out the regular season against Lafayette in the 147th meeting of college football’s most-played rivalry. The Mountain Hawks have won 13 straight games against Patriot League opponents and can clinch their second straight undefeated league season with a win Saturday at Goodman Stadium. ]]></summary></entry></feed>
