The University of New Hampshire football team played its annual fall Blue/White scrimmage on Thursday and the team excelled in many areas, including the passing game.

The UNH offense scored seven touchdowns, all through the air. Leading the way in the first half was senior quarterback Ricky Santos, who completed 15 of 22 pass attempts for 252 yards and three touchdowns.

Senior wide receiver Keith LeVan caught six passes for 114 yards and two TDs.

The coaching staff also got a good look at other young receivers in the contest, including strong efforts by freshman J.T. Wright, who made six catches for 60 yards. Also playing well for the Wildcats was redshirt freshman receiver Chris Chandler, who made three catches for 69 yards. Freshman wide receiver Terrence Fox made three catches for 42 yards, including a 9-yard TD catch.

The running back corps was depleted due to injuries, but standing out were junior Kaysonne Anderson with 11 carries for 68 yards, and junior Robert Simpson with five rushes for 32 yards.

Junior Tom Bishop booted four punts over 40 yards, including two that went for 47 yards. UNH kickers also made all attempted point-after kicks.

Redshirt freshmen Jamie Cosgrove, Dino Vasso and Bryan Mayhew (Plymouth, N.H.) each had an interception.

The UNH defense recorded four sacks, including two by freshman defensive lineman John Murray. Junior linebacker Matt Parent and senior linebacker Husain Karim each had a sack as well.

Redshirt freshman defensive lineman Steve Young (Rochester, N.H.) and redshirt freshman Devon Jackson each made a team-high six tackles.

The scrimmage was played at Exeter High School due to construction on the Cowell Stadium playing surface.

                                                                                                      -- UNH sports information