Dow's Mustangs Open Sat.
The Morrisville State College football team kicks off the 2011 season hosting Hartwick College in a non-conference game, Saturday at 7 p.m. on Drake Field in Morrisville.
The Mustangs -- coached by Hamilton resident terry Dow, who is assisted by another Hamiltonian, Dan Martin -- enter the contest following a 2-8 record in 2010, and returning 17 starters to the line-up this season.
Morrisville State returns eight starters to the offensive unit, including co-captain and guard, Tim Hammond (Hudson Falls), who is one of four returning to anchor the line, a unit that averaged 276 yards per game last season.
Defensively the Mustangs return nine of its 11 starters from 2010, including first team all-conference selection at linebacker Anthony Brown (Rochester). Brown had a team-high 95 tackles last season and forced three fumbles.
Tickets for the game are $5 per adult, $2 per senior citizen and students, and children 12 and under are admitted free. Doors open at 6 p.m.
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