2008 Bucknell Bison football team

The 2008 Bucknell Bison football team was an American football team that represented Bucknell University during the 2008 NCAA Division I FCS football season. It finished fifth in the Patriot League.

2008 Bucknell Bison football
ConferencePatriot League
Record5–6 (2–4 Patriot)
Head coach
Captains
  • Greg Jones
  • A.J. Kizekai
  • Kevin Mullen
  • Casey Williams
Home stadiumChristy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium
Seasons
← 2007
2009 →
2008 Patriot League football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
No. 16 Colgate $^   5 0     9 3  
Holy Cross   5 1     7 4  
Lehigh   4 2     5 6  
Lafayette   3 3     7 4  
Bucknell   2 4     5 6  
Fordham   1 5     5 6  
Georgetown   0 5     2 8  
  • $ – Conference champion
  • ^ – FCS playoff participant
Rankings from The Sports Network poll

Bucknell played its home games at Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium on the university campus in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

History

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In its sixth season under head coach Tim Landis, the Bison compiled a 5–6 record.[1] Greg Jones, A.J. Kizekai, Kevin Mullen and Casey Williams were the team captains.[2]

The Bison were outscored 339 to 269. Their 2–4 conference record placed fifth in the seven-team Patriot League standings.[3]

Schedule

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DateOpponentSiteResultAttendanceSource
September 6 Duquesne* W 48–42 2,918 [4]
September 13 at Robert Morris* W 17–14 2,347 [5]
September 20 Cornell*
  • Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium
  • Lewisburg, PA
L 20–21 5,173 [6]
October 4 at Marist* W 21–17 3,522 [7]
October 11 Hofstra*
  • Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium
  • Lewisburg, PA
L 31–45 [1]
October 18 at Georgetown W 27–24 [1]
October 25 Colgate 
  • Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium
  • Lewisburg, PA
L 28–52 [1]
November 1 at Holy Cross L 17–34 [1]
November 8 Lafayette
  • Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium
  • Lewisburg, PA
L 21–38 1,979 [8]
November 15 at Lehigh L 15–31 4,659 [9]
November 22 Fordham
  • Christy Mathewson–Memorial Stadium
  • Lewisburg, PA
W 24–21 OT 837 [10]
  • *Non-conference game
  •  Homecoming
  • ^ Parents Weekend

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Year-by-Year Results". 2019 Bucknell Football Media Guide. Lewisburg, Pa.: Bucknell University. p. 140. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
  2. ^ "Captains". 2019 Bucknell Football Media Guide. Lewisburg, Pa.: Bucknell University. p. 121. Retrieved June 20, 2020.
  3. ^ "Football All-Time Year-by-Year Results". Patriot League Football Record Book (PDF). Center Valley, Pa.: Patriot League. 2020. p. 11. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  4. ^ Hummel, Todd (September 7, 2008). "Bison Withstand Dukes' Late Rally". The Daily Item. Sunbury, Pa. p. C1 – via Newspapers.com. Attendance figure in "District Summaries". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, Pa. September 7, 2008. p. C-6.
  5. ^ Axelrod, Phil (September 14, 2008). "Robert Morris Kicks Away Chances in 17-14 Loss to Bucknell". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh, Pa. pp. D-3, D-5 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Thomas, Brandon (September 22, 2008). "Blocked PAT Lifts Cornell in Opener". The Ithaca Journal. Ithaca, N.Y. pp. 1C, 2C – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Strum, Phil (October 5, 2008). "Marist Stumbles". Poughkeepsie Journal. Poughkeepsie, N.Y. pp. 1E, 2E – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ Reinhard, Paul (November 9, 2008). "Road-Weary Lafayette Heads Home After Win over Bucknell". The Morning Call. Allentown, Pa. p. C11 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ Groller, Keith (November 16, 2008). "Defense Lifts Lehigh to Win". The Morning Call. Allentown, Pa. p. C1 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ Crossley, Brett R. (November 23, 2008). "Carney's Kick Completes Bison Comeback". The Daily Item. Sunbury, Pa. p. C1 – via Newspapers.com. Attendance figure in "Area Colleges: Football". The Journal News. White Plains, N.Y. November 23, 2008. p. 9C.