2014 Tartan Football News
Simmons Promoted to Offensive Special Teams Coordinator
July 15, 2015
Carnegie Mellon University Assistant Football Coach Jeff Simmons has been named Offensive Special Teams Coordinator. Simmons, who will begin his 10th year with the program this fall, will retain his responsibilities coaching tight ends and h-backs.
Football Announces 2015 Incoming Class
May 21, 2015
Carnegie Mellon University Head Football Coach Rich Lackner has announced the Tartans 2015 recruiting class. The Tartans will welcome 33 newcomers that hail from 15 different states including the District of Columbia.
After Elite Hockey Career Sophomore Brian Khoury Becomes Leader on the Gridiron
March 31, 2015
Brian Khoury, a sophomore defensive lineman on the football team, got a chance to excel in two sports. See how education trumped his aspirations for one.
A Marine and a Tartan: Phil O’Hara is Proud to be Plaid
February 25, 2015
Phil O’Hara grew up in a small town near Kansas City, but the draw of athletics and a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) scholarship, drew him to Carnegie Mellon University and the city of Pittsburgh.
37 Carnegie Mellon Football Players Recognized on PAC Academic Fall Honor Roll
February 06, 2015
The Carnegie Mellon University football team landed 37 members on the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Academic Honor Roll for the Fall 2014 semester. The Tartans had the most football players honored amongst the 11 schools that sponsor football in the PAC. Of the 37, 14 maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA during the first semester.
Comsa Named to D3football.com All-South Region Team
December 08, 2014
Junior linebacker Nico Comsa (Connellsville, Pa.) of the Carnegie Mellon University football team was named to the D3football.com 2014 All-South Region team. Comsa earned third-team honors, as the junior was selected in balloting by South Region sports information directors and D3football.com staff.
Tartans Earn 17 Spots on the All-UAA Football Team
November 25, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University football team had 16 players and 17 position spots honored when the All-University Athletic Association (UAA) Football Team was announced Tuesday, November 25 by the league coaches. Of the 16 players selected, 14 Tartans are making their first appearance.
Football Places Nine On All-PAC Team
November 18, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University football team had nine members earn All-Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) distinction, announced by the conference office following voting by the league coaches on Monday. The Tartans landed one on the first team while eight were tabbed honorable mention.
Benger Receives Second Offensive Athlete of the Week Honor
November 17, 2014
Freshman Sam Benger (Hingham, Mass.) of the Carnegie Mellon University football team was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Offensive Athlete of the Week for his play in the Tartans’ 17-16 win over Washington University Saturday, November 15.
Benger Runs for 175 Yards in Carnegie Mellon’s 17-16 Win Over Washington U.
November 15, 2014
With 11 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, the Carnegie Mellon University football team scored on Zach Cree’s (Vanderbilt, Pa./Connellsville Area) one-yard touchdown run to even the score against Washington University, 16-16. Sophomore placekicker Gabe Renna (Carlsbad, Calif./La Costa Canyon) knocked home the extra-point to propel the Tartans to a 17-16 victory over their UAA rival. Carnegie Mellon finishes the 2014 campaign with a 4-6 record and the Bears finish with the same mark.
Football Hosts Washington U. on Senior Day
November 12, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University football team will concluded its season on Saturday, November 15 when it hosts Washington University in St. Louis in an University Athletic Association (UAA) showdown.
Fitzmorris Shines in Setback at Chicago
November 08, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University football team traveled to Chicago Ill. On Saturday, November 8 and dropped a 28-7 contest to the University of Chicago in University Athletic Association (UAA) play. The loss puts the Tartans record at 3-6 and 0-2 in UAA play while the Maroons improve to 7-1, 2-0.
Four Football Players Named Academic All-District
November 06, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University football team had four members named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Capital One Academic All-District Team Thursday, November 6. To be nominated for the award, a student-athlete must be a starter or significant reserve and maintain a GPA of 3.3 or better.
Football Heads to Windy City for UAA Contest
November 05, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University football team will travel to Chicago, Ill., on Saturday, November 8 to play the Maroons of the University of Chicago in an University Athletic Association (UAA) game. The Tartans will look for revenge after dropping a 14-12 contest a year ago in the Windy City.
Tartans Late Run Comes Up Short Against Thiel
November 01, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University football team hosted the Tomcats of Thiel College on Saturday, November 1 and dropped a 40-27 decision in Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) play. The Tartans are now 3-5, 3-5 while Thiel is also 3-5 overall and 2-4 in PAC play.
Football Entertains Thiel
October 29, 2014
The Carnegie Mellon University football team will conclude its Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) schedule on Saturday, November 1 as they welcome the Tomcats of Thiel College to Gesling Stadium.