2012 Tartan Football News
Academics, Athletics and Community Service are Liam McGrath’s Recipe for Success
May 28, 2013
Growing up in the shadows of Haverford College, Liam McGrath always believed his interactions with the institution’s student-athletes helped form some of the best memories of his childhood. As a two-sport student-athlete at Carnegie Mellon, McGrath made it his goal to provide those opportunities for children in the Pittsburgh community as well.
Tartan Football Announces 2013 Incoming Class
May 02, 2013
Carnegie Mellon University Head Football Coach Rich Lackner has announced the Tartans 2013 recruiting class. The Tartans will welcome 47 newcomers that hail from 22 different states.
Former Football Standout Brian Freeman (CIT ’09) Cheering Way To Top
January 30, 2013
Following a standout four-year football career at Carnegie Mellon, Brian Freeman knew he wanted to remain involved in organized athletics for as long as possible. When he was accepted to a doctoral program in biomedical engineering at the University of Wisconsin, he never imagined it could help him get to the Rose Bowl – twice.
McGrath Named ECAC South All-Star
December 12, 2012
Following a breakout 2012 season, Carnegie Mellon University senior cornerback Liam McGrath (Havertown, Pa./Haverford) was named to the 2012 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III South All-Star team.
Patrick Robinson Receives Aztec Bowl Invite
December 06, 2012
Carnegie Mellon University senior offensive tackle Patrick Robinson (Eldersburg, Md./Liberty) has been invited to play in the 2012 Aztec Bowl Senior All-Star Game.
Thompson and Cheek Named to D3football.com All-South Region Team; Thompson Garners BSN All-America
December 05, 2012
Carnegie Mellon football standout Sam Thompson (Alcoa, Tenn.) earned All-America honors from Beyond Sports College Network and for the second straight season, the senior cornerback and junior offensive guard Nathan Cheek (Lancaster, Ohio) were named to the D3football.com All-South Region team. Thompson repeats as a second-team member while Cheek was also named to the second team after earning third-team honors last fall. Thompson was selected as a third-team All-American by Beyond Sports College Network.
Thompson Repeats as Capital One Academic All-American
December 04, 2012
Senior cornerback and punt returner Sam Thompson (Alcoa, Tenn.) of the Carnegie Mellon University football team was named a Capital One Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Tuesday, December 4. Thompson was selected to the first-team, marking the second straight season he was named an Academic All-American as he was recognized on the second-team a year ago.
Kalkstein Named UAA Football Player of the Year, 18 Other Tartans Earn All-UAA Honors
November 20, 2012
Carnegie Mellon University junior quarterback Rob Kalkstein (Monroeville, Pa./Gateway) was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Offensive Player of the Year for his play on the gridiron this fall. Kalkstein, who set three single-season records this season, was joined by five other Tartans as first-team selections, including one player who received first-team accolades at two positions. Kalkstein becomes the first Tartan to garner the Offensive Player of the Year honor since 2007, when Travis Sivek was named.
Tartans End Season in ECAC Bowl; Kalkstein Sets Three Single-Season Records
November 17, 2012
Junior quarterback Rob Kalkstein (Monroeville, Pa./Gateway) of the Carnegie Mellon University football team set three single-season school records, as the Tartans dropped a heartbreaker at Waynesburg University. The Tartans fell 28-24 in the 2012 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Southwest Bowl Saturday, November 17.
Thompson Recognized With Second UAA Honor
November 13, 2012
Senior Sam Thompson (Alcoa, Tenn.) of the Carnegie Mellon University football team was named University Athletic Association (UAA) Special Teams Athlete of the Week following his performance at Case Western Reserve University this past Saturday. Thompson recorded his second return punt for a touchdown this season in the 27th Annual Academic Bowl.
Tartans Earn ECAC Bowl Game Bid; Travels to Waynesburg Saturday
November 12, 2012
After finishing the regular season with a 6-4 overall record, the Carnegie Mellon University football team was selected to play in the 2012 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Southwest Bowl Saturday, November 17. The Tartans will travel to Waynesburg University for a 1:00 p.m. kick at John F. Wiley Stadium.
Kikta Sets School Record as Tartans Drop Heartbreaker in 27th Academic Bowl
November 10, 2012
The Carnegie Mellon University football team concluded its regular season with a 36-24 setback at Case Western Reserve University in the 27th Annual Academic Bowl on Saturday, November 10. In the University Athletic Association (UAA) contest, junior wide receiver Tim Kikta (Pittsburgh, Pa./Upper St. Clair) set the Tartans single-season record for receiving yards as the Tartans are now 6-4, 1-2 UAA while the Spartans end the season at 6-4, 2-1.
For the Second Straight Season Six Football Players Named Academic All-District
November 08, 2012
The Carnegie Mellon University football team had six members named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Capital One Academic All-District Team Thursday, November 8. This marked the second straight season the Tartans have had six named to the All-District team and seventh straight year they have had at least five or more named. To be nominated for the award, a student-athlete must be a starter or significant reserve and maintain a GPA of 3.3 or better.
Football travels to Case Western Reserve for the 27th Academic Bowl
November 07, 2012
The Carnegie Mellon University football team will conclude its 2012 regular season schedule Saturday, November 10, as they travel to Cleveland, Ohio, to play the Spartans of Case Western Reserve University in the 27th Academic Bowl. The Tartans enter Saturday's contest with a 6-3 overall record and a 1-1 mark in University Athletic Association (UAA) play while Case is 5-4, 1-1. Kickoff is slated for 2:00 p.m. on the turf of Case Field.
Blanks and Young Receive UAA Honors
November 06, 2012
For the sixth time this season the Carnegie Mellon University football team claimed at least two of the University Athletic Association (UAA) weekly awards. Senior running back Patrick Blanks (Cincinnati, Ohio/Moeller) was recognized by the UAA as Offensive Athlete of the Week while freshman place kicker Connor Young (Long Valley, N.J./West Morris Central) earned Special Teams Athlete of the Week. The honors come following their performances in the Tartans 31-14 victory over UAA foe University of Chicago.
Blanks’ Three Touchdowns Lifts Tartans to a 31-14 Victory Over Chicago
November 03, 2012
The Carnegie Mellon University football team used a complete team effort to beat the University of Chicago on Saturday, November 3, as the Tartans picked up a 31-14 victory over their University Athletic Association (UAA) foe. Senior running back Patrick Blanks (Cincinnati, Ohio/Moeller) had three touchdowns to propel the Tartans, who moved to 6-3, 1-1 while the Maroons fell to 4-5, 0-2.