Record Book
INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
Total Offense
| Plays, season: | 384, Trevor Smith ’13 (131 rush, 253 pass), 2011 |
| 319, Jim Murphy ’69 (21 rush, 298 pass), 1968 | |
| Total yards, season: | 1,688, Trevor Smith ’13 (187 rush, 1,501 pass), 2011 |
| 1,679, Matt Bazirgan ’00 (255 rush, 1,424 pass), 1999 | |
| 1,468, Dan Hooley ’97 (0 rush, 1,468 pass), 1996 | |
| TDs responsible for, season: | 19, Chuck Laurie ’79 (2 rush, 17 pass), 1978 |
Rushing
| Attempts, game: | 45, Jamie Walker ’07 vs. Bowdoin, 2003 |
| 43, Jamie Walker ’07 vs. Colby, 2006 | |
| 41, Sean Atkins ’03 vs. Hamilton, 2002 | |
| 40, Sean Atkins ’03 vs. Wesleyan, 2002 | |
| 40, Ryan Jarvis ’00 at Tufts, 1998 | |
| 37, Charlie Richardson ’84 vs. Bowdoin, 1983 | |
| 37, Bob Martin ’57 vs. Bowdoin, 1956 | |
| 37, Chris Hickey ’88 vs. Colby, 1986 | |
| Attempts, season: | 228, Sean Atkins ’03, 2002 |
| 208, Chris Hickey ’88, 1987 | |
| Attempts, career: | 584, Sean Atkins ’03, 1999-2002 |
| 554, Chris Hickey ’88, 1984-87 | |
| Net yards, game: | 302, Sean Atkins ’03, at Bowdoin, 2002 |
| 274, Chris Hickey ’88 vs. Colby, 1987 | |
| Net yards, season: | 1,266, Chris Hickey ’88, 1987 |
| Net yards, career: | 2,800, Chris Hickey ’88, 1984-87 |
| 2,729, Sean Atkins ’03, 1999-02 | |
| Yards per attempt, game: | 11.0, Chris Hickey ’88 vs. Colby (25/274),1987 |
| Yards per game, season: | 158.3, Chris Hickey ’88 (1,266 in 8), 1987 |
| 152.7, Sean Atkins ’03 (1,069 in 8), 2002 | |
| Rushing TDs, game: | 7, Sean Atkins at Bowdoin, 2002 |
| 5, Chris Hickey ’88 vs. WPI, 1987 | |
| Rushing TDs, season: | 17, Chris Hickey ’88, 1987 |
| Rushing TDs, career: | 30, Tom Carr ’66, 1962-65 |
| 30, Chris Hickey ’88, 1984-87 |
Passing
| Attempts, game: | 55, Dan Hooley ’97 vs. Tufts, 1993 |
| Attempts, season: | 320, Dan Hooley ’97, 1993 |
| Attempts, career: | 949, Brandon Colon ’08, 2004-07 |
| 845, Dan Hooley ’97, 1993-96 | |
| Completions, game: | 31, Trevor Smith ’13 vs. Colby, 2009 |
| 28, Brandon Colon ’08 vs. Colby, 2004 | |
| 25, Matt Bazirgan ’00 vs. Middlebury, 1999 | |
| 24, Dan Hooley ’97 vs. Tufts, Wesleyan and Colby, 1993 | |
| 24, Jim Murphy ’69 vs. Trinity and Norwich, 1968 | |
| Completions, season: | 148, Dan Hooley ’97, 1993 |
| Completions, career: | 453, Brandon Colon ’08, 2004-07 |
| 349, Dan Hooley ’97, 1993-96 | |
| Consecutive completions, game: | 12, Ron Garrison ’85 vs. Tufts, 1985 |
| Completion percentage, season (min. 100 att.): | .592, Ron Garrison ’85 (116 of 196), 1985 |
| Net yards, game: | 361, Trevor Smith ’13 vs. Colby, 2009 355, Steve Bucci ’93 vs. Trinity, 1991 |
| Net yards, season: | 1,636, Hugo Colasante ’78, 1977 |
| Net yards, career: | 5,162, Brandon Colon ’08, 2004-07 |
| 4,488, Dan Hooley ’97, 1993-96 | |
| Efficiency points, season: | 135.0, Ron Garrison ’85, 1985 |
| Low interception pct., season: | 2.2%, Brandon Colon ’08 (5-226), 2005 |
| 2.5%, Kane Jankoski ’03 (5-201), 2001 | |
| 3.1%, Hugo Colasante ’78 (7/226), 1977 | |
| TD passes, game: | 5, Chuck Laurie ’79 vs. Union, 1978 |
| TD passes, season: | 17, Chuck Laurie ’79, 1978; Jim Murphy ’69, 1968 |
| TD passes, career: | 50, Jim Murphy ’69, 1965-68 |
| High TD percentage, season: | 10.7%, Jim Murphy ’69 (15/140), 1966 |
Receiving
| Receptions, game: | 12, Jason Coulie ’00 vs. Wesleyan, 1999 |
| 12, Jason Coulie ’00 vs. Hamilton, 1998 | |
| 12, Tom Spiro ’97, vs. Wesleyan, 1993 | |
| 12, Larry DiGiammarino ’82 vs. Bowdoin, 1981 | |
| Receptions, season: | 63, Jason Coulie ’00, 1999 |
| 59, Larry DiGiammarino ’82, 1981 | |
| Receptions, career: | 151, Larry DiGiammarino ’82, 1978-81 |
| Net yards, game: | 257, Chris Plante ’94 vs. Trinity, 1991 |
| Net yards, season: | 852, Jason Coulie ’00, 1999 |
| 825, Larry DiGiammarino ’82, 1981 | |
| Net yards, career: | 2,123, Larry DiGiammarino ’82, 1978-81 |
| Yards per reception, season (Min. 2 per game): | 28.0, Chris Plante ’94 (23/644), 1991 |
| Yards per reception, season (Min. 1 per game): | 28.0, Chris Plante ’94 (23/644), 1991 27.4, Steve Lewis ’88 (8/219), 1987 |
| Yards per reception, career (Min. 1 per game): |
20.6, Chris Plante ’94 (71 receptions), 1989-92 |
| Receiving TDs, game: | 4, Larry DiGiammarino ’82 vs. Union, 1978 |
| 4, Bruce Winslow ’68 vs. Bowdoin, 1966 | |
| Receiving TDs, season: | 10, Tom Lopez ’69, 1967; Bruce Winslow ’68, 1966 |
| Receiving TDs, career: | 17, Larry DiGiammarino ’82, 1978-81 |
Scoring
| Points, game: | 42, Sean Atkins ’03 at Bowdoin, 2002 |
| 36, Chris Hickey ’88 vs. WPI, 1987 | |
| Points, season: | 108, Chris Hickey ’88, 1987 |
| Points, career: | 213, Tom Carr ’66, 1962-65 |
Punting
| Punts, season: | 64, Tyler Schmelz ’06, 2005 |
| 64, Jason Place ’01, 1999 | |
| 62, Doug Coupe ’92, 1990 | |
| 62, Gavin Segall-Abrams ’11, 2010 | |
| Punts, career: | 201, Gavin Segall-Abrams ’11, 2007-10 |
| 200, Dick Lagg ’82, 1978-81 | |
| Yards, season: | 2,391, Gavin Segall-Abrams ’11, 2010 |
| 2,125, Jason Place ’01, 1999 | |
| 2,123, Sparky Godiksen ’76, 1974 | |
| Yards, career: | 7,194, Gavin Segall-Abrams ’11, 2007-10 |
| 7,016, Dick Lagg ’82, 1978-81 | |
| Yards per punt, season: | 38.6, Gavin Segall-Abrams ’11, 2010 |
| 37.9, Sparky Godiksen ’76, 1974 | |
| Yards per punt, career: | 37.7, Sparky Godiksen ’76, 1972-74 |
Placekicking
| Field goals, season: | 9, Don Sarason ’83 (13 att.), 1981 |
| Field goals, career: | 18, Don Sarason ’83 (37 att.), 1979-82 |
| High field-goal percentage, season (Min. 10 att.): |
.700, Rejean Guerriero ’01 (7/10), 1999 |
| .692, Don Sarason ’83 (9/13), 1981 | |
| High field-goal percentage, season (Min. 5 att.): |
.800, Rob Little ’87 (4/5), 1985 |
| High field-goal percentage, season (Fewer than 5 att.): | 1.000, Sal Spinoza ’68 (4/4), 1967 |
| PATs, game: | 7, Rob Little ’87 vs. Colby (7 att.), 1985 |
| PATs, season: | 24, Rob Little ’87 (25 att.), 1985 |
| PATs, career: | 57, Rob Little ’87 (65 att.), 1983-86 |
| High PAT percentage, season: | 1.000, Nat Carr ’04 (11 of 11), 2003 |
| .960, Rob Little ’87 (24 of 25), 1985 | |
| Points, season: | 40, Don Sarason ’83 (9 FG, 13 PAT), 1981 |
| Points, career: | 106, Don Sarason ’83 (18 FG, 52 PAT), 1979-82 |
Interceptions
| Most, game: | 3, Kevin Murphy vs. WPI, 1974 |
| 3, Mike Genetti ’75 vs. Norwich, 1973 | |
| 3, Glenn Thornton ’71 vs. WPI, 1968 | |
| Most, season: | 12, Glenn Thornton ’71, 1968 |
| Most, career: | 21, Glenn Thornton ’71, 1967-70 |
| TDs, season: | 1, several |
Tackles
| Game: | 21, Mike Holte ’97, 10/26/96 vs. Colby |
| Season: | 126, Mike Holte ’97, 1993 |
| Career: | 430, Mike Holte ’97, 1993-96 |
Sacks
| Season: | 11.5, Terence Ryan ’07, 2006 |
| Career: | 24.5, Terence Ryan ’07, 2003-06 |
Punt Returns
| Most, season: | 24, Rob Maguire ’04, 2003 |
| 23, Jason Coulie ’00, 1999 | |
| 22, Tom Szot ’80, 1976; Mark Paone ’92, 1990 | |
| Yards, season: | 186, Mark Paone ’92 , 1990 |
| Yards per return, season: | 12.2, Mark Shapiro ’76, 1975 |
Kickoff Returns
| Most, season: | 29, Mark Paone ’92 , 1991 |
| Yards, season: | 641, Bill Jennings ’10, 2008 |
| 628, Mark Paone ’92 , 1991 | |
| Yards per return, season: | 29.5, Tom Szot ’80 (8/236), 1979 |
| 22.9, Bill Jennings ’10 (28/641), 2008 | |
| 22.0, Rob Dion ’05 (15/330), 2004 | |
| 20.5, Jason Starrett ’07 (15/307), 2005 |
Longest Plays
| Run from scrimmage: | 96 yards, Sandy Nesbitt ’70 vs. Middlebury, 1966 |
| Forward pass: | 84 yards, Matt Bazirgan ’00 to Jason Coulie ’00 vs. Hamilton, 1999 |
| 81 yards, Ron Garrison ’85 to Cliff Hicks vs. Tufts, 1985 | |
| Kickoff return: | 98 yards, John Makowsky ’59 vs. WPI, 1957 |
| Punt return: | 72 yards, Paul Planchon ’64 vs. Bowdoin, 1960 |
| Interception return: | 102 yards, Barney Marcus ’37 vs. Maine, 1936 |
| Field goal: | 47 yards, Don Sarason ’83 vs. Tufts, 1980 |
| 47 yards, Andy Moul ’72 vs. AIC, 1969 | |
| Punt: | 70 yards, Jason Place ’01 vs. Bowdoin, 1999 |
| 68 yards, David Kurey ’15 vs. Wesleyan, 2011 | |
| 66 yards, Chris Hertz ’09 vs. Wesleyan, 2006 | |
| 66 yards, Sparky Godikson ’76 vs. Bridgewater State, 1974 | |
| 66 yards, Paul Planchon ’64 vs. Northeastern, 1962 | |
| 65 yards, Dick Lagg ’82 vs. Wesleyan, 1981 |
TEAM RECORDS
Total Offense
| Plays, season (9 games): | 790, 1968 |
| Plays, season (8 games): | 623, 2011 |
| 611, 1974 | |
| Plays per game, season: | 87.7 (790 in 9), 1968 |
| Net yards, game: | 628 vs. WPI, 1987 |
| 585 vs. Colby, 1985 | |
| Net yards, season: | 3,336 (9 games), 1968 |
| 3,020 (8 games), 1985 | |
| Yards per game, season: | 377.5, 1985 |
| Yards per play, season: | 5.4, 1987 |
Rushing
| Net yards, game: | 541 vs. Colby, 1985 |
| Net yards, season: | 1,852 (8 games), 1987 |
| 1,734 (7 games), 1956 | |
| Yards per game, season: | 247.7, 1956 |
| Yards per rush, game: | 7.7 vs. Colby, 1985 |
Passing
| Attempts, game: | 53 vs. WPI, 1968 |
| Attempts, season: | 348, 1968 |
| Attempts per game, season: | 38.6, 1968 |
| Completions, game: | 32 vs. Colby, 2009 |
| 30 vs. Norwich, 1968 | |
| Completions, season: | 175, 1968 |
| Completions per game, season: | 19.4, 1968 |
| Completion percentage, season: | .585, 1985 |
| Low interception percentage, season: | 3.2%, 2001 |
| 3.4%, 1977 | |
| Net yards, game: | 367 vs. Norwich, 1968 |
| Net yards, season: | 1,911, 1968 |
| TD passes, game: | 5 vs. Union, 1978 |
| TD passes, season: | 19, 1968 |
| TD percentage, season: | 10.3%, 1978 |
Punting
| Punts, season: | 67, 1990 |
| Most punts per game, season: | 8.4 (67 in 8), 1990 |
| Fewest punts, season: | 34 (8 games), 1987 |
| Fewest punts per game, season: | 4.3 (34 in 8), 1987 |
First Downs
| Most in 9-game season: | 182, 1968 |
| Most in 8-game season: | 155, 2011 |
| 154, 1987 | |
| Most per game, season: | 20.2 (182 in 9), 1968 |
Scoring
| Points, half: | 42 vs. Trenton State, 1965 |
| Points, game: | 57 vs. Fort McKinley, 1915 |
| Points vs. college opponent, game: | 52 vs. Acadia, Nova Scotia, 1968 |
| Points vs. U.S. college opponent, game: | 51 vs. Colby, 1985 |
| Points, both teams, game: | 92 (Middlebury 49, Bates 43), 2011 |
| 84 (Wesleyan 55, Bates 31), 1994 | |
| Points, season: | 238 (9 games), 1968; 196 (8 games), 198 |
| Highest-scoring tie: | 30-30, vs. Amherst, 1983 |
| Fewest points, season: | 0 (7 games), 1928 |
| Highest scoring margin, season: | +12.0 points per game, 1965 |
| Lowest scoring margin, season: | -39.6 points per game, 1992 |
Interceptions
| Interceptions, game: | 6 vs. Colby, 1967 |
| Interceptions, season: | 18, 1968 |
| Return yards, season: | 256, 1967 |
| TDs, season: | 2, 1974 |
Total Defense
| Fewest rush yards allowed per game, season: | 67.1, 2006 |
| Fewest pass yards allowed per game, season: | 52.3, 1955 |
| Fewest total yards allowed per game, season: | 196.1, 1955 |
| Lowest opponents’ pass completion percentage, season: | .344, 1979 |
Miscellaneous Records
| Most consecutive victories: | 8, 1946-47 |
| Longest unbeaten streak: | 12, 1897-99 |
| Most consecutive defeats: | 37, 1991-1995 |
| Most consecutive games shut out: | 12, 1927-28 |
| Most consecutive shutouts of opponents: | 4, 1897-98; 1930-32 |
National Honors
Following are Bates football players who have received national recognition.
Howard Vandersea ’63. AP Little All-America, 1962
Chris Howard ’79. Received NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.
Neal Davidson ’82. First-team Academic All-America selection by College Sports Information Directors of America.
Larry DiGiammarino ’82. First-team Division III Kodak All-American.
Chris Hickey ’88. Honorable Mention, Associated Press Little All-American, 1986 and 1987.
Rob Gabbe ’88. Honorable Mention, Associated Press Little All-American, 1987.
Jason Coulie ’00. Honorable Mention, USAFootball.com All-America, 1999.