Wagner College |
| One Campus Rd |
| Staten Island, NY 10301-4495 |
| General Phone: 718-390-3100 |
| Financial Aid Phone: 718-390-3183 |
| Sector: Private nonprofit, 4-year or above |
| Classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I |
| Website: www.wagner.edu |
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Czech a weapon for Wagner - Asbury Park Press
In the fall of 2003, big-time college football recruiters were finding their way to Keyport High School.Most of them were wooing star running back Kenny Cattouse and wideout J.J. Bedle, who accepted scholarships to Troy State and Syracuse, respectively.And some were also taking a close look at a 6-foot-5 kicker who could nail transcontinental field goals and punt the ball to San.. Hook."Duke, B.C., Richmond, a few others, I had a few words from Penn State but that never went through," said Wagner College sophomore Piotr Czech."A few of the schools never closed on any deals," said Czech. "They offered me half (a scholarship) and the other half was too much for me. Wagner picked up where they made their mistakes. I enjoy where I'm at. Everything is going good."In Saturday's 26-20 victory over Monmouth, Wagner's first win at Kessler Field since 1999, Czech punted the ball nine times for an average of almost 40 yards, continually pinning Monmouth in its own end."He (Czech) was outstanding," said Monmouth coach Kevin Callahan. "His kickoffs especially, were able to keep us starting at our own 20. He was able to get the ball up in the air and let the wind take - more available