Bucknell University Athletics
2022 Bud Ranck-Tom Gadd Memorial Kickoff Classic Award Winners
8/2/2022 4:06:00 PM | Football
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Bucknell football alumni and friends of the program gathered this past Saturday for the annual Bud Ranck-Tom Gadd Memorial Kickoff Classic.
At the 2022 edition the attendees enjoyed a round of golf at the Bucknell Golf Club under sunny skies. Later in the evening, this diverse mix of former Bison players and coaches along with fans and supporters of the program was treated to dinner, a silent auction, a raffle and a season preview from head coach Dave Cecchini at the Lewisburg Hotel.
The tournament was founded in 1995 by the late Bucknell head football coach Tom Gadd. In the tournament's second year, Gadd named the event after good friend Bud Ranck, who had passed away earlier that year. To memorialize Gadd after his passing in March 2003, the Ranck family announced at the dinner that the tournament would bear the names of both Bud Ranck and Tom Gadd.
The golf tournament format was a scramble.
Masters Division
1st Place (57): Charlie Driscoll, Dennis Driscoll, Andy Olson, Ed Porto
Open Division – First Flight
1st Place (53): Brian Callahan '86, David Henry '86, John Heuer '87, Will McFarland '86
Open Division – Second Flight
1st Place (60): Kevin Bracken, Tyler Keiser '20, Drew Newcomb '19, Conner Romango '21
Closest to Pin #4: Corey Mayo '05 (2'10")
Closest to Pin #16: Brad Wallace (5'2")
Closest to Line #11: Craig Swanson '06
Longest Drive: Dylan Farronato
Longest Drive (Senior): Ken Twiford '62
Putting Contest: Brad Wallace
The Bucknell Football Program would like to thank the following for helping to sponsor this year's event:
Dinner Sponsors: Michael & Cecilie Jedlicka P'26, Bently Elliott '66 and Bob Williams '62
Lunch Sponsor: Jersey Mike's Subs
Golf Cart Sponsors: Bucknell President John Bravman, Barnes & Noble Bucknell Bookstore
Tournament Contributors: Scott Aiello '88, Bison Beverage, Deb Hommel, Dunkin' Donuts, Weis Markets, Doug Williams '63, Kyle Yearick '84 and Jen Yuengling '93 & Yuengling Brewery
Hole & Foursome Sponsors: Kota Drywall Corp. (Ryan Tait P'24), Lewisburg Delicatessen, Silvertip, Inc.
Hole Sponsors: 1996 Championship Team Captains (George Howanitz '97, Rich Lemon '97 and Brandon Little '97), Blaise Alexander Family Dealerships, Brendan's Towne Tavern, Bucknell Dining, Bull Run Tap House, Brian Callahan '86, Carl Chambers '89, Coldwell Banker Penn One Real Estate, Country Inn & Suites, Andy Dzurinko '65, Jack Eachus '60, Pete Hall '78, Jim '79 and Missy '78 Hislop, Holiday Inn Express, Josten's, Art Kinney '56 and Laura Kinney '81, Tom Martin '92, Matty's Sporthouse Grill, Darryl Novak '63, The Pechin Family P'20, Jeff and Deb Ranck, Steve Renock '74, Tony Rinaldo '60, Selinsgrove Ford, Service 1st Federal Credit Union, Graham Showalter, John Sommers '61, Sunbury Motors, Susquehanna Trailways, T-Ross Brothers Construction, Brad Tufts, West Branch Rental
