
Bucknell’s tackling-machine linebacker who plays with edge
In the 2006 season, Dorian Petersen was Bucknell’s leading tackler with 102 stops, finished fifth in the Patriot League and 42nd nationally, and added three forced fumbles despite battling a knee injury all year.[1][3] Coaches and team coverage consistently described him as a playmaker and “heart and soul” of the defense, with a strong nose for the football, reliable run support, and true all-conference value at inside linebacker.[2][14] If you want a tough, high-motor linebacker who shows up everywhere and sets the tone, he’s the kind of player you care about.