Post by ukbelle on Nov 2, 2013 13:55:58 GMT -5
Per the Kentucky Wildcats website, looks like we're wearing one of my favorite uni combos tonight (blue lids, blue shirts, white pants):
Thoughts on tonight's game? Obviously a W in the column is the preferred result. As most have you have probably read, Phillips is getting some snaps as prep for backup action if need be. It's also Homecoming Weekend.
From the scouting report on the UKAthletics.com Game Page:
For what it's worth Crowell would've been a beast had he made it at Georgia, but the kid is a headcase. They have some FBS talent that just couldn't make it at other stops so they'll definitely be a salty matchup for the Cats. I think we come out with the win, but this is no gimmie with our struggles on the offense.
Thoughts on tonight's game? Obviously a W in the column is the preferred result. As most have you have probably read, Phillips is getting some snaps as prep for backup action if need be. It's also Homecoming Weekend.
From the scouting report on the UKAthletics.com Game Page:
Alabama State enters Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday on a six-game winning streak. The Hornets dropped their first two games of the season before the winning streak, which has them receiving votes in the FCS Coaches Top 25. ASU is coming off a 31-7 win last weekend over Alabama A&M. ASU is 3-1 at home and 2-1 on the road this season.
The Alabama State offense has been led this season by former Georgia All-America junior running back Isaiah Crowell, who has 833 rushing yards on 123 carries, including 12 touchdowns. Crowell was a first-team Freshman All-American at Georgia in 2011 and was Freshman All-SEC by the Associated Press before transfering to Alabama State. He paces an ASU rushing attack that is averaging 261.8 yards per game on the ground. Sophomore quarterback Daniel Duhart is completing over 57% of his passes for 1,307 yards and 12 touchdowns. Junior wide receiver Earl Lucas has 36 receptions this season for 432 yards and three touchdowns, while sophomore wide receiver DeMario Bell has 22 catches for 465 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receivers Myles Everett and Marcus Gamble also have two TD receptions this season. Overall, ASU is averaging 477.8 yards of total offense a game.
The Hornets defense has played well this season, creating a +6 turnover margin with eight interceptions and 11 fumbles recovered. As a team, ASU has 80 tackles for loss this season and 38 sacks. Freshman linebacker Kourtney Berry paces the team in tackles with 70, adding seven tackles for loss, five sacks, one interception, three pass breakups and two fumbles recovered. Senior linebacker Leland Baker paces the team with 14.5 tackles for loss and five sacks, while seven ASU players have three or more sacks this season. Sophomore defensive back Nichola Martin has 11 pass breakups this season, while Najee Bright and Maurice Tate have two interceptions each.
The Alabama State offense has been led this season by former Georgia All-America junior running back Isaiah Crowell, who has 833 rushing yards on 123 carries, including 12 touchdowns. Crowell was a first-team Freshman All-American at Georgia in 2011 and was Freshman All-SEC by the Associated Press before transfering to Alabama State. He paces an ASU rushing attack that is averaging 261.8 yards per game on the ground. Sophomore quarterback Daniel Duhart is completing over 57% of his passes for 1,307 yards and 12 touchdowns. Junior wide receiver Earl Lucas has 36 receptions this season for 432 yards and three touchdowns, while sophomore wide receiver DeMario Bell has 22 catches for 465 yards and two touchdowns. Wide receivers Myles Everett and Marcus Gamble also have two TD receptions this season. Overall, ASU is averaging 477.8 yards of total offense a game.
The Hornets defense has played well this season, creating a +6 turnover margin with eight interceptions and 11 fumbles recovered. As a team, ASU has 80 tackles for loss this season and 38 sacks. Freshman linebacker Kourtney Berry paces the team in tackles with 70, adding seven tackles for loss, five sacks, one interception, three pass breakups and two fumbles recovered. Senior linebacker Leland Baker paces the team with 14.5 tackles for loss and five sacks, while seven ASU players have three or more sacks this season. Sophomore defensive back Nichola Martin has 11 pass breakups this season, while Najee Bright and Maurice Tate have two interceptions each.
For what it's worth Crowell would've been a beast had he made it at Georgia, but the kid is a headcase. They have some FBS talent that just couldn't make it at other stops so they'll definitely be a salty matchup for the Cats. I think we come out with the win, but this is no gimmie with our struggles on the offense.
