Week 5 Stats: 8 tackles (2 solo), 1.5 tackles-for-loss (7 yards), 1.0 sack (6 yards), 2 quarterback hurries
A product of Mount Vernon, NY, Coleman anchored a Central Connecticut defense that delivered a dominant effort in the Blue Devils’ league opener, a commanding 45-14 win over visiting Wagner on Saturday. The veteran defensive lineman registered career-best numbers with eight tackles, two quarterback hurries, 1.5 tackles-for-loss and 1.0 sack for the two-time defending league champion, which limited the Seahawks to 45 rushing yards and just one offensive score. His lone sack of the contest pushed the Seahawks back six yards to force a 3rd and 16 on Wagner’s own 28-yard line in the second quarter. Following an incomplete pass, Wagner was forced to punt, and on the ensuing drive, the Blue Devils stretched their advantage to 35-7 on a touchdown from rookie wideout Gabriel Wiggins. Coleman enters the week ranked eighth in the NEC in tackles-for-loss per game (0.88) and seventh in sacks per game (0.50).