Points plentiful for Bulls and foes
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Posted By: HBCU Connect Sports on September 25, 2011 Johnson C. Smith scores in bunches and so do Golden Bulls opponents.
The Golden Bulls, who play CIAA North foe Virginia State Saturday at McGirt Field, have outscored 99-65 in the first two games, but are 1-1 after a 38-35 overtime loss last week against Brevard. For the second straight week, JCSU allowed more than 400 yards but that liability has been offset by an offense thats averaging better than 536.5 per game.
Im extremely proud of those guys because they didnt give up, Golden Bulls head coach Steve Aycock said. The one thing I take from this is our kids have got to learn how to close. We couldve put them away in the fourth quarter and nailed the coffin shut and got out of there with a victory.
The Golden Bulls main concern from the start has been defense, which was overhauled after allowing an average of 405 yards and 39 points a game last year. Theyre still struggling at 452 per contest, and opponents are averaging 229.5 per game on the ground.
Virginia State, (1-1) however, has had trouble establishing much offense. The Trojans average 10 points a game after a 37-3 loss to Division I Norfolk State and 17-14 win against West Virginia State while accounting for an average of 48 yards on the ground.
Its going to be won up front, Aycock said. Virginia State has a massive offensive line. Were not as fortunate to be as big across the board, but if we can control the middle on both sides of the ball, then weve got a good chance. Weve got to prepare for them like its a championship game, Aycock said. You never know on Saturday what you might get. Freshman quarterback Keahn Wallace had another strong effort for JCSU, passing for 325 yards and three touchdowns against Brevard to earn CIAA freshman and offensive back off the week honors. Wallace also ran for 79 yards and a pair of scores, but was intercepted three times, including one in overtime that opened the door for Brevards game-winning field goal. He is 41of-67 for 662 yards and seven touchdowns, and Aycock expects him to improve. Hes got the growing pains that hes got to go through, Aycock said. Hes got to make that transition to the speed of the game. His decision-making has been fairly (good). For full article click here. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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