By Roger Brown
nhfootballreport.com

Exeter's Pat Nolan, a senior defensive tackle, has been elected to serve as one of three captains for the Colgate University football team this season.

Nolan, who graduated from Exeter High School in 2003, started at defensive tackle in each of Colgate's 11 games last season and received the school's Tom Dodge Unsung Hero Award. He made 35 tackles and was second on the team in tackles for loss with seven. He also had four sacks.

Senior linebacker Mike Gallihugh and senior defensive back Cody Williams will also serve as tri-captains this season.

"It's a terrific honor to be elected captain by my teammates," Nolan said. "I take a lot of pride in sharing this responsibility with Mike and Cody, who are great football players and great leaders. There has been excellent leadership from the past seniors and captains since I have been here and I expect no less from this team."

Nolan was a senior on the Exeter team that beat Dover, 24-21, for the 2002 Division II title. He was a three-year varsity player for the Blue Hawks.