College Football: June 2009 Archives

Neuqua Valley graduate Drew Fumagalli will be a captain for Dayton in the 2009 season.

A double major in business marketing and finance, Fumagalli was a member of the 2008 Pioneer Football League academic honor roll. The linebacker, who missed three games due to injuries, notched 36 total tackles last season as a starter. His brother Ross served as his backup.

Lindy's Sports has named North Central College linebacker Matt Wenger as the preseason Division III defensive player of the year. The Sporting News also lists Wenger as a preseason all-American.

Last season Wenger led the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin in tackles (137) and interceptions (8), while also totaling 12.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks.

Kyle Antos, a Wheaton Warrenville South graduate who started at right guard for the Cardinals last season, was all-Division III second team on the Lindy's preseason list.

NCC's 2009 season begins Sept. 5, when the Cardinals travel to Ohio Northern.

Coming off an 11-1 season, North Central College is getting some national recognition. The Cardinals are ranked third in the Lindy's Sports preseason Division III Top 25 poll, while The Sporting News has them at No. 8 nationally.