Category: Lehigh Mountain Hawks
Leckonby: I have "Big Shoes To Fill"
CHARLESTON — In its particular neck of the woods, the Lehigh-Lafayette football rivalry has few peers. Kevin Higgins knows this because he rolled up a 6-1 record against Lafayette during his time as Lehigh’s coach.
Post-game festivities were emceed b… more »
Leckonby a 'Perfect 'Fit' for The Citadel
The Lehigh connection continues at The Citadel: first with ex-Mountain Hawk head football coach Kevin Higgins, and now with the hiring of the son of one of Lehigh's greatest football players of all time as Athletic Director.
For five years at the Uni… more »
Patriot And Ivy Leagues Top NCAA Academic Performance List
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Kansas and North Carolina are regulars at the top of college basketball polls. They were recognized on another list Thursday.
The men's teams at the two national powers, which met in the Final Four earlier this month, were includ… more »
After Lehigh-Laf game, Does the Rivalry Live On?
It's the most played college football rivalry in the nation, a bitter fight that began in 1884 and continues every November. It's a rivalry that has been, at times, subdued, other times violent. And although Lehigh and Lafayette College students may swe… more »
Homegrown Hawks to Play Important Role for Lehigh
The South Side Booster Association is a 500-strong group of loyal Lehigh University sports fans.
In the fall, they run a bus -- or two -- to every Mountain Hawks road football game.
Last Thursday night, the South Sider Boosters held their annual a… more »
Lehigh's VanAckeren Likes the Hawks' Secondary
Defense forces 8 turnovers in Brown's 52-24 victory.
BETHLEHEM - Brendan VanAckeren understands the responsibility that comes with being named a captain, knows that he must lead equally with his words, his actions, his example.
So with Lehigh set… more »
Defense Dominates Lehigh's Brown & White Game
While half of Lehigh's unit looks solid, offense has some work to do.
Asked if he was going to sleep well after Saturday afternoon's Brown and White Game, Lehigh football coach Andy Coen just smiled.
"Not as well as Dave Kotulski, that's for sure,… more »
Brown and White Game to Show Lehigh's Hue
Andy Coen views annual intrasquad game as chance to prove last year is behind them.
It's going to be unseasonably warm today at Goodman Stadium, the perfect day for coach Andy Coen to turn up the heat on the Lehigh football team.
On the heels of a… more »
The Best Place Is on the Sidelines
Most people do not like being relegated to the sidelines—but cheerleading makes you a permanent benchwarmer—an unconditional observer, a part of the game but never quite able to get your hands on the ball. But I like my spot on the sidelines, cheering o… more »
LSU Gets A Lehigh Football Alum To Run Their Program
LSU has their man.
Former Duke AD and former Lehigh football player Joe Alleva ('75) was named LSU’s next director of athletics Friday evening by LSU systems president Dr. John Lombardi.
After a three-month search and the whittling down of a list… more »
Lehigh Looking to Feast After Years of Famine
Mountain Hawks have to settle on a QB before they can chase a title.
For the first time since 1998, the Lehigh University football program is going through spring drills coming off a losing season.
So, what's the one word to best describe the team… more »
Lehigh Football Alum Relentless In Fighting ALS
Brett Snyder says he continues to be amazed by the amount of support he is getting in his fight against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
But his friends continue to be amazed by the determination and resiliency that Snyder, the former Northwe… more »
Saucon Police Seek Grant to Monitor Lehigh Tailgates
Tailgates could become more regulated next football season as Lower Saucon police seek a grant to help them better patrol the roads around Goodman Campus.
Drinking that occurs on Goodman before and during sporting events is a large concern of the tow… more »
Cops Want More Lehigh Patrols At Games
L. SAUCON TWP. | Six months before Lehigh University kicks off another football season, township police want underage fans to think twice before drinking during home games.
Township police are seeking a roughly $2,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Liqu… more »
For Lehigh, Drake Won't Be a Piece of Cake
Coach Andy Coen says the Iowa school, a late addition to schedule, will be a challenge.
In 2007, Lehigh's football team found its schedule to be quite challenging.
Just finalizing its 2008 schedule proved to be nearly as difficult.
Lehigh, comi… more »