(April 30, 2005) - The Fordham Football Rams wrapped up their 2005 spring practice schedule today as the offense faced off against the defense in the annual spring game on a wet Murphy Field. The modified scoring system gave the offense six points for a touchdown, three for a field goal and one for an extra point while the defense gained six points for a turnover, three points for a blocked field goal, and one point for a blocked extra point. By the scoring system, the defense scored on four turnovers, defeating the offense 24-14. The defense got on the board first, forcing a fumble on the seventh play of the day which was recovered by Chris Anzano for six points. Three plays later, Josh Jenrette forced another offensive fumble which was again recovered by the defense for a 12-0 lead. The offense had problems with the wet playing conditions, gaining just 25 total yards over the first four possessions. The defense came up big again on the fifth possession as quarterback Matthew Fullam completed a pass to James Prydatko for a seven yard gain but Greg Whalen??s tackle forced another fumble which was picked up by the defense. The offense started to drive on the next possession as quarterback Derric Daniel drove the team to the defense??s 38 but a fourth down play came up short. Fullam did get the offense on the board on the ensuing possession, covering 55 yards on nine plays, hitting tight end Matthew Graham with a seven-yard touchdown pass to make it a 21-7 game. The two big plays of the drive were a 14-yard rush by Prydatko which put the ball on the defense 37 which was followed by a 13-yard pass from Fullam to Graham, giving the offense a first down on the defense 10. The offense seemed to have gained some momentum following the touchdown as Daniels hooked up with Donovan Boyd on a 40-yard pass play on the second play from scrimmage on the next possession to put the ball on the defense??s 25. But on third down from the 24, Daniels threw to the endzone and was intercepted by Whalen, giving the defense a 24-7 lead. On the final possession of the game, the offense drove to the defense four where quarterback Patrick Mitchell scored on a four-yard scamper to make the final 24-14. Mitchell kept the drive alive, completing a third down pass to Sylvester Clarke which placed the ball on the defense 14 yard line. Following the game, two members of the offense and two members of the defense where recognized as the Most Improved Players of the spring practice period. The two defensive players honors were Eduardo Boza and Bruce Lee while the two offensive players honored where Anthony Silvestro and Anthony Myres. The Rams will open their 2005 season on Saturday, September 3rd when they travel to Kingston, RI to face the University of Rhode Island at 12:00 p.m. Fordham Spring Game April 30, 2005 - Murphy Field Rushing (Attempts-Yards): Jonte Coven 13-78, James Prydatko 8-24, Derric Daniels 2-16, Patrick Mitchell 1-4, Matthew Fullam 2--6. Passing (Completion-Attempts-Interceptions-Yards): Derric Daniels 5-15-1-45, Matthew Fullam 6-8-0-34, Patrick Mitchell 2-2-0-18, Alex Arcadia 3-7-0-15. Receiving (Receptions-Yards: Donovan Boyd 3-45, Sylvester Clarke 3-18, Matthew Graham 2-20, James Prydatko 2-10, Anthony Myres 2-9, Jamaal Hunte 2-4, Henry Kirlew 1-5, Mikel Welch 1-4. Interceptions (Number-Yards-TDs: Greg Whelan 1-0-0 Tackles (UA-A-Sacks-For Loss-PBU): Josh Jenrette 2-4-1-0-0, Alex Hunter 3-2-0-0-0, Jay Edwards 2-0-1-1-0, Earl Hudnell 2-2-0-0-1, Marques Brown 2-0-0-0-0, Ryan Kleve 1-1-0-0-0, Dan Scillieri 1-1-0-0-0, Greg Whelan 0-2-0-0-1, Marcus Taylor 0-2-0-0-0, Rayon Richards 0-2-0-0-0, Jeb Bent 1-0-0-0-0, Ed Gordon 1-0-1-0-0, Raymond Loney 1-0-0-0-0, Hamilton Durandisse 1-0-0-0-0, Michael Techtmann 0-1-0-0-0, Cory Terzis 0-1-0-0-0, Matt Cole 0-1-0-0-0, Ray Kogolo 1-1-0-0-0, Forced Fumbles Chris Anzano 1, Josh Jenrette 1, Greg Whelan 1. Fumbles Recovered Chris Anzano 1, Greg Whelan 1, Jock Williams 1