Toman looks sharp in UNH scrimmage
Starting quarterback R.J. Toman completed 7-of-9 passes for 133 yards and one touchdown - a 61-yard strike to All-America tight end Scott Sicko - to highlight the University of New Hampshire's annual Blue/White spring scrimmage Saturday afternoon at Cowell Stadium. Sicko ended the game with three receptions for 90 yards.
Dontra Peters ran for two touchdowns (1 and 4 yards) and finished the game with 45 yards on 10 carries. He split time in the backfield with Plymouth's Shawn Sweeney, who rushed for 43 yards on nine carries.
Amherst's Sean Jellison was the game's leading rusher with 70 yards on 14 carries. Chad Kackert carried five times for 18 yards and made one catch for 15 yards.
Chris Chandler finished with a game-high four receptions for 41 yards. J.T. Wright and Joey Orlando each had three catches, and Ronnie Strand hauled in a 4-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Matt Welch.
Welch completed 8-of-11 passes for 90 yards. He passed for one touchdown and also had a 6-yard TD run. Josh Vick was 10-of-14 for 66 yards, and Mike Roberto completed the game 7-of-13 for 48 yards.
The defense recorded three interceptions, including a 27-yard touchdown return by Matt Evans. Anthony Gorrell and John Duffey made the other INTs.
Terrence Klein and Kyle Flemings led the defense with six tackles apiece. Evans tallied five tackles and a pass breakup in addition to the interception. Brian McNally, the 2008 CAA Defensive Rookie of the Year, was credited with two sacks.
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UNH head coach Sean McDonnell announced that Sicko, center Tom Neill and linebacker Sean Ware will serve as captain for the 2009 season.
UNH will open the 2009 season Sept. 5 at home vs. St. Francis (Pa.). The opening kickoff is scheduled for noon.
