Hall of Fame
Matt Szczypinski ’96 was a four-year letterwinner for the W&J football team and a team captain in his senior season. In 1993, he was named a Champion Third Team All-American after posting 83 tackles and nine sacks, both third on the team. The defensive unit led the nation in total defense, rush defense and scoring defense.
Following his senior season, Szczypinski was named to the AFCA/Schooner’s, Associated Press and ECAC Division III All-America teams. In addition, Szczypinski was awarded as a CoSIDA Academic All-American. He was also a finalist for the Gagliardi Award, given to the top player in all of Division III. He played on two squads that advanced to the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl in 1992 and in 1994.
