Eddie Case-Wilson

Eddie Case missed Wilson’s first two games due to a right elbow injury suffered in the preseason. The 6’2, 170-pound senior was thrilled to be back for a Week 3 matchup against Cheltenham. “It was great. It was hard watching the games on the sideline…I was really excited for this moment,” said Case. He wasted no time getting to work at John Gurski Stadium on Saturday night. Case was left wide open over the middle for a 74-yard touchdown catch just over four minutes into the game. About five and a-half minutes later after a Panthers’ fumble, he reeled in a 34-yard TD grab to put the Bulldogs up 21-0. Case finished with six receptions for 173 yards in a 40-26 victory over the (0-2) Panthers. The lanky wide receiver also plays lacrosse and carries a 4.0 GPA. A 4-yard run by Nick Fiorini made it 26-0 with 1:27 remaining in the opening quarter. The game was postponed four minutes into the second quarter because of heavy thunderstorms. It was resumed late Monday afternoon. “It was a really weird feel. We all came out flat. The energy wasn’t there on the field. I don’t want to ever play a Monday game again,” stated Case. Tommy Hunsicker’s 8-yard run gave Wilson a 33-0 advantage midway through the second quarter. The 185-pound senior quarterback ran for three scores. Hunsicker went 21-27 for 291 yards and 2 TD through the air. “He puts it all on the line. He battles like it’s his last play every single play. I’ve never seen a guy work so hard,” emphasized Case. Hunsicker was sacked six times. Tre McLeod’s 34-yard touchdown run on third-and-10 got Cheltenham on the board with 4:40 left in the first half. McLeod returned a fumble 89 yards to the house one minute into the third period. The 5’10, 190-pound senior running back has several Division I offers including Penn State, Pittsburgh, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, and Nebraska. His 81-yard punt return touchdown got the Panthers within 40-26 with 5:24 to go. Cheltenham recovered an onside kick, but its drive stalled at the Bulldogs’ 36-yard line after a wild scramble by senior quarterback Jonathan Ingram on fourth-and-20. Ingram was 12-40 for 148 yards with an interception. He added a 20-yard TD run in the third quarter. Wilson outgained Cheltenham 403-231. There were a staggering 133 plays and 26 penalties for 271 yards. Fifteen flags went against the Panthers for 142 yards. At the end of a long day, the Bulldogs avoided an (0-3) start for the first time since 1965. “It’s so big. It’s so crucial. We had to win,” said Case.