2008 Woodie Awards
Osunde approaching 'best ever' territory
Matt Lombardo
Issue date: 10/1/07 Section: Sports
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For the second time in three weeks, Osagie Osunde made West Chester history.
Two weeks ago against Clarion, Osunde first left his mark on the West Chester history books, as the red shirt senior broke the record for most career touchdowns, previously held by Joe Iaccone, when he cut between defenders for a 24 yard touchdown scamper against Clarion two weeks ago.
Not done yet, Osunde once again etched his name amongst West Chester's all time greats, when he became the all-time leading scorer in school history during Saturday's 44-28 victory over the Bloomsburg Huskies.
Ironically, the historic points came not by ground, but by air at the end of the first quarter. Just as time expired, Bill Zwaan Jr. dropped back and spotted Osunde who dashed between defenders to tally his 294th career point, besting Brian Penecale's previous mark of 292, set in the 1995 season.
It is fitting that Osunde break the scoring record in this win, against this team on Saturday afternoon, homecoming of all games, at Farrell Stadium. You see, Osunde hails from Columbia Pa, a short drive from Redman Stadium, the home of the Huskies, and bragging rights are still up for grabs to this day.
"As long as I don't have to hear [the trash talk] when I get home," Osunde said. "So now I don't have to listen to it for another six months, a year until we play them next time,."
It's been some time since Osunde could retreat to central Pennsylvania and find peace and quiet following a matchup against Bloomsburg. The Golden Rams had not beaten the Huskies since 2004 prior to Saturday's mammoth homecoming win.
Osunde has pieced together an NFL-worthy resume during his five year career here, despite nagging knee injuries that limited his playing time in recent years.
The tailback earlier this season surpassed the 3,000-yard rushing milestone for his career, and has the opportunity to pass Derrick Price's mark of 4,001 rushing yards, at some point this season.
Two weeks ago against Clarion, Osunde first left his mark on the West Chester history books, as the red shirt senior broke the record for most career touchdowns, previously held by Joe Iaccone, when he cut between defenders for a 24 yard touchdown scamper against Clarion two weeks ago.
Not done yet, Osunde once again etched his name amongst West Chester's all time greats, when he became the all-time leading scorer in school history during Saturday's 44-28 victory over the Bloomsburg Huskies.
Ironically, the historic points came not by ground, but by air at the end of the first quarter. Just as time expired, Bill Zwaan Jr. dropped back and spotted Osunde who dashed between defenders to tally his 294th career point, besting Brian Penecale's previous mark of 292, set in the 1995 season.
It is fitting that Osunde break the scoring record in this win, against this team on Saturday afternoon, homecoming of all games, at Farrell Stadium. You see, Osunde hails from Columbia Pa, a short drive from Redman Stadium, the home of the Huskies, and bragging rights are still up for grabs to this day.
"As long as I don't have to hear [the trash talk] when I get home," Osunde said. "So now I don't have to listen to it for another six months, a year until we play them next time,."
It's been some time since Osunde could retreat to central Pennsylvania and find peace and quiet following a matchup against Bloomsburg. The Golden Rams had not beaten the Huskies since 2004 prior to Saturday's mammoth homecoming win.
Osunde has pieced together an NFL-worthy resume during his five year career here, despite nagging knee injuries that limited his playing time in recent years.
The tailback earlier this season surpassed the 3,000-yard rushing milestone for his career, and has the opportunity to pass Derrick Price's mark of 4,001 rushing yards, at some point this season.
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