In the midst of last weekend’s snow, the Georgetown football team (7-2, 3-1 Patriot League) defeated Holy Cross for the second straight season with a 19-6 victory.  The Hoyas won playing smash-mouth football, rushing for 220 yards and recovering five fumbles on the afternoon.

Defensive end Andrew Schaetzke led the charge with two sacks and three tackles for a loss and was named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week.  Head coach Kevin Kelly continued his praise of the senior, whom he often calls the best defensive player in the Patriot League.

“He’s a guy that people have to scheme for,” Kelly said. “We just try to get him in the best possible position to make plays and that’s what he does.”

But for Schaetzke, the Patriot League leader in sacks (9.5) and tackles for loss (17.5), taking one step closer to a Patriot League crown was the real highlight of the afternoon.

“The win is the most important thing,” he said.  “We played for a chance to play for a Patriot League title and, despite the conditions, we played a hard-nosed football game and got it done. It just felt great to be a part of this win.”

With two straight Patriot League victories, the team has set themselves up for a chance to guarantee at least a share of the Patriot League title with a win against Lehigh on Nov. 12.

Before that happens, though, the Hoyas could be facing a trap game against the Fordham Rams on Senior Day this Saturday at Multi-Sport Field. This year’s graduating class oversaw the revival of the football program from a winless 2009 season to a surprising 7-2 record this year. Kelly, has a number of goals with this weekend’s game.

“It’s our fourth home game and we want to be undefeated at home this year,” Kelly said.  “We want to have the seniors go out a winner at home and for me, the more you win the more you have the momentum in your favor.”

Fordham comes into the game with a 1-7 record, though none of their Patriot League contests count for the league title, because the rams offer athletic scholarships.  The Rams’ poor record may be misleading, however, as they scheduled several FBS programs this season. Fordham will certainly be looking to salvage some pride after relinquishing 514 rushing yards against Army in their last game.

“Fordham will not be an easy task,” Kelly said. “They are a much better team than their record would indicate. They have had some injuries, but they have as much talent as anyone in this league, so we know we will have our hands full.”

Georgetown looks to double their win total from last season with number eight on Saturday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at Multi-Sport Field.