Pilla, Anthony

Anthony Pilla

  • Award
    Defensive Performer
  • Week Of
    11/23/2015
  • Sport
    Football
  • School
    Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • Year
    Senior
  • Position
    Linebacker
  • Hometown
    Lake Hauto, Pa.
  • High School
    Marian Catholic
In a 20-13 win over Buffalo State in the ECAC's Asa S. Bushnell Bowl Championship, senior defensive end Anthony Pilla had eight tackles with seven unassisted, 5.0 behind the line of scrimmage (34 yards lost), three sacks (31 yards lost), a quarterback hurry and a forced fumble. The Engineers fought back from a 13-3 deficit with the help of Pilla and the defense, which allowed only 38 rushing yards and 115 through the air. Buffalo State came into the game averaging 29.9 points, 205.0 rushing yards and 203.5 passing yards per game.