Merrimack’s Dynamic Duo Sweeps NE-10 Offensive Awards: Voegeli is Named Most Valuable Player and Clancy Earns Offensive Player of the Year

Posted: Nov 14, 2012

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November 14, 2012

League Champion New Haven Sweeps Defensive Awards and Places 16 on All-Conference Teams

South Easton, Mass. – Merrimack College senior wide receiver Isaiah Voegeli was named the 2012 Northeast-10 Conference Most Valuable Player following a vote by the conference's head coaches it was announced today.

Voegeli's selection as the conference's Most Valuable Player was one of many individual awards that were announced by the Northeast-10 Wednesday morning. The Conference also announced its First and Second All-Conference Teams, as well the Northeast-10 All-Rookie Team.

All of the awards were voted on the league's nine head coaches, who met in Worcester, Mass. on the campus of Assumption College yesterday afternoon. For a complete list of honorees, please see below.

Voegeli registered one of the greatest seasons in Northeast-10 Conference history, while leading the conference in a virtually every statistical category for wide receivers. The senior wide out broke the all time conference record for catches in a single season with his 108 receptions, and his 1,500 receiving yards was tops in the NE-10, and the second-most all time in league history.

Voegeli helped lead the Warriors to a 6-4 mark in 2012, and led the nation in receptions per game (10.9) and receiving yards per contest (154.4). He also hauled in fourteen receiving touchdowns, which was good for second in the Northeast-10. Voegeli was also a unanimous selection to the Northeast-10 Conference First Team Offense.

Voegeli's quarterback, senior Joe Clancy, was named the Northeast-10 Conference's Offensive Player of the Year. Clancy spearheaded an offense that averaged 41 points per game, tops in the conference.

The senior led the NE-10 in every major category for quarterbacks, and was among the nation's best in a number of offensive categories, as well. Clancy led the league in completions (323), completion percentage (63.3), passing yards (3,945), and touchdowns (31).

His 394.5 passing yards per game and his 32.3 completions per game were tops in all of Division II, while his 3,945 yards passing was second-best in the country. Clancy was also named to the NE-10 Conference First Team Offense.

The University of New Haven's Raheem Stanley was named the 2012 Northeast-10 Defensive Player of the Year. Stanley, an interior defensive lineman, helped lead the third-ranked Chargers (10-0, 8-0 NE-10) to an undefeated season thus far and the number two seed in Super Regional One of the NCAA Division II Tournament field.

Stanley and the rest of the New Haven defense only allowed 137 points on the season, surrendering just under fourteen points per game. On the season, the senior has recorded 30 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 5.5 tackles for a loss. He also blocked a kick in 2012, and had a pass breakup.

Stanley's head coach Peter Rossomando called Stanley "one of the most dominant defensive players I've ever coached." Stanley was also chosen as a member of the Northeast-10 Conference First Team Defense.

Stanley's line mate Tom Herd was named the Conference's Defensive Lineman of the Year. Herd, a senior defensive end, was another key member of the New Haven defense that has only allowed two teams to score 20 or more points so far this season.

Herd led the Northeast-10 with ten sacks. His 11.5 tackles behind the line of scrimmage was the second-most in the league, and his two forced fumbles were tied for the second-most in the conference. Overall, the senior has recorded 21 tackles, recovered a fumble, and had an interception in 2012. Herd was also tabbed a member of the NE-10 First Team Defense.

While Stanley and Herd led a stout New Haven defensive front, David Stedman was the leader for the Chargers on the offensive line and was named the Offensive Lineman of the Year for the second consecutive season. The senior guard is the leader of an offensive line that has only allowed 15 sacks so far this season.

Stedman helped protect and block for a Chargers' offense that is currently averaging just under 41 points per game. The senior was also selected as a member of the Northeast-10 Conference First Team Offense.

Saint Anselm College's Andrew Murphy was named the 2012 Northeast-10 Rookie of the Year by the conference's coaches. The first-year quarterback, who was not the team's starter to being the season, only trailed Merrimack's Clancy in just about every passing category.

Murphy's 275 passing yards per game, 26 passing touchdowns, and 2,475 yards were all second-best, trailing only the NE-10's Offensive Player of the Year. Murphy who started nine games for the Hawks, completed 222 of 367 passes and led a Saint Anselm offense that averaged 27 points per game. He was a unanimous choice for the Conference's All-Rookie Team, as well.

After leading his team to an undefeated regular season, and a victory in the first-ever Northeast-10 Championship game, New Haven's Peter Rossomando was named the Coach of the Year by his peers. It's the third time he's earned the award during his five years as the head coach of the Chargers.

Rossomando led New Haven to a 10-0 record, and a first-round bye in the upcoming NCAA Tournament. The Chargers will host the winner of the Indiana University of Pennsylvania / Shepherd game in the Second Round of the Division II Championships. 16 of Rossomando's student-athletes were named either First or Second Team All-Conference, while Herd, Stanley, and Stedman all garnered major awards.

To see the complete list of 2012 Northeast-10 Conference First and Second All Conference and All Rookie teams, please see below.

The Northeast-10 is an association of 16 NCAA Division II colleges and universities located in New England and New York that is committed to supporting balanced academic and athletic opportunities for more than 5,500 student-athletes. Each year, 4,000 of those student-athletes compete in Conference championships in 23 sports, making the NE-10 the largest DII conference in the country. Leading the way in the classroom, on the field and within the community, the Northeast-10 is proud of its comprehensive program and the experience it provides student-athletes.

2012 Northeast-10 Conference
Football All-Conference Teams

First Team Offense

Name Year Position School Hometown
Joe Clancy Sr. QB Merrimack Newburyport, Mass.
Terrell Williams Jr. RB American Int'l Hempstead, N.Y.
Mike DeCaro Jr. RB / RS New Haven Weston, Fla.
Jeff Hill So. WR Bentley Mansfield, Mass.
Isaiah Voegeli Sr. WR Merrimack Hyannis, Mass.
Jason Thompson Sr. WR New Haven Stuart, Fla.
Justin Bernard So. WR Saint Anselm Cambridge, Mass.
Kameel Lashley Sr. TE New Haven Boston, Mass.
George Grosz So. OL American Int'l Clifton, N.J.
Nick Halloran Gr. OL Bentley Somerville, Mass.
Mike Hubbard Jr. OL Merrimack Wakefield, Mass.
David Stedman Sr. OL New Haven Hasbrouck Heights, N.J.
Chris Bolte Sr. OL Stonehill Tilton, N.H.
Chris Scifo Sr. PK New Haven Coral Springs, Fla.

First Team Defense

Name Year Position School Hometown
Justin Tervo Jr. DL American Int'l Millbury, Mass.
Mike Stuppiello Jr. DL Assumption Forked River, N.J.
Matt Campo Sr. DL Bentley Dedham, Mass.
Raheem Stanley Sr. DL New Haven Hartford, Conn.
Tom Herd Sr. DL New Haven Sparta, N.J.
Eric Schneider So. DL Stonehill Camarillo, Calif.
Jaquawne Simpkins So. LB American Int'l Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Blaine Hopwood Jr. LB Bentley New Bedford, Mass.
Mike Gomes Sr. LB New Haven Brockton, Mass.
Jack Cooper Sr. LB So. Connecticut Kensington, Conn.
Markell Rice Sr. DB American Int'l New Rochelle, N.Y.
Steve Hopkins Sr. DB Bentley Waltham, Mass.
Artis Holt Sr. DB Merrimack Baltimore, Md.
Jareed Gaines Sr. DB Stonehill Lumberton, N.J.
Daniel Backx So. P American Int'l Evesham, England

Second Team Offense

Name Year Position School Hometown
Ryan Osiecki Sr. QB New Haven Seymour, Conn.
Jimon Hill Sr. RB Merrimack North Chicago, Ill.
Vaughn Magee Jr. RB So. Connecticut Mastic Beach, N.Y.
Bill Kiley Sr. WR Bentley Quincy, Mass.
Demetrius Washington-Ellison Sr. WR New Haven Rahway, N.J.
Willie Epps Sr. WR So. Connecticut Norwalk, Conn.
John Gomes Sr. WR Stonehill Hyannis, Mass.
Scott Simonson Jr. TE Assumption Red Bank, N.J.
Viondy Merisma Jr. OL American Int'l Waltham, Mass.
Dan Duggan Sr. OL Assumption Boston, Mass.
Zach Gilbert Sr. OL Merrimack Salem, Mass.
James Malloy Sr. OL New Haven Englewood, N.J.
Zach Conklin Sr. OL New Haven Otisville, N.Y.
Tad Beuchert Jr. PK Assumption Danvers, Mass.
Kevin Anderson Sr. RS Stonehill Topsfield, Mass.

Second Team Defense

Name Year Position School Hometown
Nick Haag Sr. DL Assumption Grafton, Mass.
Khalid Pitts Sr. DL Assumption Clifton, N.J.
Matt Tripicchio Jr. DL Merrimack Lake Zurich, Ill.
Mwamba Williams Jr. DL So. Connecticut Windsor, Conn.
Joel Bowen Jr. LB American Int'l Brooklyn, N.Y.
Mike Bates Jr. LB Assumption Holden, Mass.
Rich Long Sr. LB New Haven New Rochelle, N.Y.
Vince Romano Gr. LB Pace Davenport, N.Y.
Sonny Dillinger Sr. DB Assumption Naples, Fla.
Kendrick Butler Sr. DB New Haven Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Bernard Risco Sr. DB New Haven Philadelphia, Pa.
David Lopez Sr. DB Pace Ozone Park, N.Y.
Justin Marsan Sr. P Merrimack Methuen, Mass.

All Rookie Team

Name Position School Hometown
Mike Ford DB American Int'l Sammamish, Wash.
Demetrius Steed LB American Int'l Boston, Mass.
Rueben Berger CB Merrimack Naugatuck, Conn.
Jere Brown WR Merrimack Freeport, N.Y.
Terrell Price OL Pace New York, N.Y.
Luiz Ribeiro TE Pace White Plains, N.Y.
Carroll Bailey DB Saint Anselm Clinton, Mass.
Jack Hopkins DB Saint Anselm Brandywine, Md.
Mike Lombard TE Saint Anselm Pelham, N.H.
Andrew Murphy QB Saint Anselm Franklin, Mass.
Jake Ceresna DL So. Connecticut New Fairfield, Conn.
Malcolm Crosson DB So. Connecticut Glastonbury, Conn.
Jamie Holbrook DL So. Connecticut Milton, Vt.
Dequane June RB So. Connecticut Bronx, N.Y.
John Parsons LB So. Connecticut Wilmington, Mass.
Kameron Tedder DL So. Connecticut Yonkers, N.Y.
Stephan Grzywacz PK Stonehill Manchester, N.H.
Gordon McLeod WR Stonehill Weymouth, Mass.

Most Valuable Player – Isaiah Voegeli, Merrimack
Offensive Player of the Year – Joe Clancy, Merrimack
Defensive Player of the Year – Raheem Stanley, New Haven
Offensive Lineman of the Year – David Stedman, New Haven
Defensive Lineman of the Year – Tom Herd, New Haven
Rookie of the Year – Andrew Murphy, Saint Anselm
Coach of the Year – Peter Rossomando, New Haven