Sept. 6, 2006

LEWISBURG, Pa. -- At halftime of this Saturday night's football game against Patriot League rival Lafayette, the 1996 Bucknell team will be recognized in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of its Patriot League championship.

That season ended in dramatic fashion when the Bison defeated Colgate 28-27 in overtime. The two teams were tied for first place entering the game, meaning the winner would take home the championship trophy. LB Brandon Little broke up a two-point conversion pass in the end zone on the final play, giving Bucknell it's first title in 31 years.

Little and fellow co-captains George Howanitz and Rich Lemon, Bucknell's all-time leading rusher, are three of more than 30 players from that team expected to be in attendance this week.

Those expected to be in attendance on Saturday:

Hunter Adams '98, DE
Jeff Bombich '98, FB
Tom Bonville '98, LB
Jason Bowman '99, LB
Jack Boyle '97, SS
Brian Bronson '99, NG
Lucas Carlaw '00, OL
Ross Coleman '99, PK
Colby Cooper '99, FB
Joe Dlugos '98, OG
Tom Farrell '99, DE
Jim Fox '97, QB
Carol Gadd
Eric Green '00, DL
Bart Griffith '97, LB
Mike Haggerty '97, LB
George Howanitz '97, FS (Team Captain)
Jake Hummel '97, OC
Brad Hunt '97, QB
Wally Hurdley '98, LB
Mark Imbertson '98, DE
Ardie Kissinger '99, WR
Matt Kunar `99, LB
Rich Lemon '97, RB (Team Captain)
Brandon Little '97, LB (Team Captain)
Rich Miller '97, PK/P
Mariusz Misiec '98, OT
Terence Parham '98, CB
Chris Peer '98, RB
Josh Roe '99, DE
Kenny Scholtz '98, WR
Steve Vargo '00, LB
Jason Wancowicz '99, OT
Cal Wilcox '98, TE

Bucknell is 1-0 after claiming a thrilling 31-28 overtime victory over Duquesne last week. Kickoff for Saturday's Lafayette game is slated for 7 p.m. at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium. As part of Community Night festivities, admission will be free of charge.