Clarion Athletics

Steve "Scilli"  Scillitani was one of the finest noseguards the PSAC has seen on the gridiron. Playing from 1977-80, Steve was a 4-year letterwinner, 3-year starter and Steve helped the Golden Eagles win PSAC titles in 1977 and 1980, along with a runner-up finish in 1978. Clarion was 35-6-1 in his four years. In 1977 Steve had 5 qb sacks and 40 tackles as Clarion was 9-0-1. In 1978 he contributed 97 hits and 1 sack as the Golden Eagles were 8-3 overall. The 1979 season saw Scillitani collect 104 tackles and 12 qb sacks while leading Clarion to a 9-0-1 mark. Then, in 1980, he led the Eagles to another PSAC title with a 9-2 mark, including a personal high of 178 tackles and 19 qb sacks. The Golden Eagles were voted the ECAC "Team of the Year". Overall he collected 419 tackles and 37 qb sacks from his defensive line position. Named a first team AP All-American in 1980, he also was a first team selection on the N.Y. Times, Pittsburgh Press, PSAC-West and ECAC teams. In 1979 he was an AP HM All-American, Pittsburgh Press, ECAC and PSAC-West first team choice. Also an Academic All-American, Steve graduated with a degree in Business in 1981 and has been extremely successful.