Feb. 3, 2005

BRONX, N.Y. - Fordham University Head Football Coach, Ed Foley announced the signing of 22 football players to letters of intent with Fordham for the 2005 season.

In his first season as the head coach last fall after four years as the Offensive Coordinator, Foley led a young Ram squad to a 5-6 record with four of the losses coming by a touchdown or less.

Over the past four years, the Rams have compiled a 31-16 record for a .660 winning percentage, 22nd best on the I-AA level, while the 31 wins over the past four seasons is tied for 20th best on the I-AA level.

The new recruiting class will join 12 starters who return for the 2005 season, seven of those from the offense, including quarterback Derric Daniels who set school records for a freshman with 1,876 passing yards and 23 touchdowns.

On the year, ten Rams were named All-Patriot League led by senior defensive back Tad Kornegay, a consensus 2004 First Team All-American. Also named First Team All-League were senior center Jared Amatuzzo, senior linebacker NaQuinton Gainous and sophomore placekicker Micah Clukey. Additionally, freshman running back Jonte Coven was named the Patriot League Freshman of the Year.

The Rams will open their 106th season of varsity football on Saturday, September 3rd when they travel to Kingston, Rhode Island to face the University of Rhode Island. Fordham is entering its 16th season as a member of the NCAA Division I-AA Patriot League.

Here is a complete list of the newcomers:

Seth Anderson, WR, Cincinnati Ohio
Michael Andrews, OL, Lafayette Hill, Pa.
Kimbrick Baker, WR, Miramar, Fla.
Chad Brooks, DL, Albion, N.Y.
Alex Brown, OL, Houston, Texas
Fonzie Culver, LB, Akron, Ohio
Zac Dayton, RB, Haddon Heights, N.J.
Greg DeMarco, DL, Hillsdale, N.J.
Corey Gilroy, DB, Dunmore, Pa.
Thomas Jordan, QB, Friendswood, Texas
Nahom Kidanamariam, DB, Ottawa, Canada
Matt Loucks, DB, Stuart, Fla.
John Marinelli, DB, New Milford, Conn.
Klugy Mathurin, LB, North Miami, Fla.
Stephen Orts, DL, Madison, Conn.
Ian Pace, OL, Avon Lake, Ohio
Richard Rayborn, WR, Carlisle, Pa.
Aaron Smith, LB, Nesquehoning, Pa.
Ken Thompson, DB, Hollywood, Fla.
Joseph Welton, OL, Erie, Pa.
Tom Wessel, OL, Sarasota, Fla.
Louis Woodland, LB, Silver Spring, Md.