SUNY Brockport will induct its newest members into the Brockport Athletics Hall of Fame during Homecoming Weekend at the Alumni Awards & Hall of Fame Dinner and Ceremony on Friday, October 7 at 6pm, in the Special Events Recreation Center.
Brockport will enshrine three classes of inductees at the event to make up for previously postponed ceremonies due to COVID-19.Â
2000 Brockport Football Team, Head Coach Rocco Salomone
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The 2000 Brockport football team, under the guidance of Head Coach Rocco Salomone, set new program standards with its first undefeated regular season (8-0) and first NCAA Tournament berth. The Golden Eagles were nationally ranked in the top 10 in all four Division III polls and earned the top seed in the east region, a first-round bye, and hosting rights for the NCAA Tournament where they took on visiting Springfield College in second round action.Â
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The 2000 edition of the Golden Eagles hold the school-record for fewest points allowed in a season (44) and fewest touchdowns allowed (five), a record that has stood for 22 years.Â
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The Golden Eagles produced four All-Americans in 2000. Consensus First Team All-American offensive lineman Josh Warner became the first player in program-history to play in the NFL. Running back Courtlan Green set the school-record with nine consecutive 100 yard games and his 1,115 yards in just eight games ranked third all-time at Brockport. Offensive lineman Nate Harvey was also named a USAfootball.com All-American after helping to pave the way forn Golden Eagle Offense. All-American Erik Ardenski totaled 9.5 sacks. Future Pittsburgh Steeler and Brockport Athletics Hall of Famer Jay Johnson led the team in tackles.
The class of 2020 includes:Â The 2000 Brockport Football Team, Kaylen Fessette '08 (Volleyball), Aliceann Wilber '74 (Women's Soccer) and Matt Johnson '04 (Baseball).
The class of 2021 includes:Â John "Scotty" Moore '74 (Men's Soccer), Stephanie Geer '11 (Softball), Zach Ferrara '13 (Track & Field), Brian Cavanaugh '76 (Men's Hockey) and Amanda Pickard '12 (Field Hockey).
The class of 2022 includes:Â The 2012 Brockport Gymnastics Team, the 2002 Brockport Football Team, Rachel Malone '15 (Cross Country / Track & Field), Taylor Wierzba '12 (Gymnastics), and Elizabeth Levy '13 (Gymnastics).
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