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Three verbal commitments for football class of 2009

As the football team is currently in the middle of the 2008 season, high school seniors from across the nation are beginning to take notice.

Currently, three standout seniors have given the Bulls a verbal commitment concerning joining the class of 2009.

Alex Dennison from Norwin High School in North Huntingdon, Pa. gave the Bulls a verbal commitment earlier this summer. Dennison plays football, volleyball and basketball. In his first season as a starter, the 6-foot-3 quarterback passed for 1,310 yards, 17 touchdowns and led Norwin to a 7-4 record.

Patrick Wilson, a 270-pound offensive lineman from Canisius High School in Buffalo gave a verbal pledge to Buffalo in September. In an interview with the Buffalo News, Wilson stated that Buffalo was his first choice and that he had his sights set on being a Bull.

Lastly, Jeremy Johnson, a 6-foor-4, 310-pound offensive tackle from Springfield South High School in Springfield, Ohio gave a verbal commitment to the Bulls on September 18. Johnson has been rated 99 out of 134 lineman available for college play in the 2009 year.

Men's rugby remains undefeated

On Sunday, the men's rugby team defeated Albany 20-15 to stay undefeated in the New York State Rugby Conference (NYSRC).

Buffalo sparked a lead at the 5-minute mark after a try from flanker Anthony Prohaska. Soon after with a 10-0 lead, a 35-meter penalty goal was earned from flanker Pat Bioce.

Lock Mike McGuire finished scoring for the first half with a try from 10 meters out, putting Buffalo up 20-0 at the half. In the second half, Albany came right back against Buffalo, nearly overcoming their 20-point deficit.

Albany flanker Casey Berry put his team on the board at the 55-minute mark, while prop Mike Tocar put his team within 5 with mere minutes left in the match.

With the victory, Buffalo is 4-0 for the season. They are tied for first in the conference with Syracuse.

Scoreboard

Saturday

Men's Rugby

Buffalo 20

Albany 15

Sunday

Women's Soccer

Buffalo 1

Miami (OH) 3

Men's Soccer

Buffalo 2

Niagara 2