TOWSON, Md. — As the Fordham defense prepared for the Towson Tigers’ offense in the second round of the FCS playoffs, it had two options. The Rams could play it straight and risk being gashed on the ground by Towson’s potent rushing attack, or load the box and dare quarterback Peter Athens to beat them through the air. Fordham coach Joe Moorhead chose the latter, and Athens rose to the challenge in coolly efficient fashion. The senior passed for three touchdowns while completing 13 of 15 passes for 301 yards to help the Tigers slug the Rams, 48-28, at Johnny Unitas Stadium...
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