SCHENECTADY, NY -- Union head football coach John Audino has announced the captains for the 2010 season. Each of the players will be seniors in the fall, RB Chris Coney, DE Chris Gross, OL Mark Herrington and DE Andrew Trochanowski.

“We are very pleased with the group of captains that have been elected by our players and coaches. This group provides experience on the field as well as off the field with all of the community service and dedication to the program that they have demonstrated over the years. They are well respected by their peers and the coaching staff, and they will provide us with a solid base for our 2010 season."

Coney had 1164 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2009. He was a three time league offensive performer of the week. He had 15 rushing touchdowns and became only the second player ever at Union to post two 1,000 yard rushing seasons. Coney is fourth in career yards and his 2009 season placed him sixth in single season rushing yards. Gross had 21 tackles with four for losses of 17 yards. He also had three sacks and posted a fumble recovery. Herrington was a key starter on the offensive line that allowed just nine sacks through the first nine games of the season. Union was first in the Liberty League in total offense and second in passing. Trochanowski had 16 tackles and forced a fumble. 

Union opens the 2010 season on September 11 at Ithaca College at 1 p.m. The home and league opener is September 25 vs. the University of Rochester at 6 p.m. at Frank Bailey Field.