Post by The Cats on Oct 13, 2013 10:43:50 GMT -5
Looking at Game 8, Wofford College
Who: Wofford Terriers
When: Saturday, October 19th - 3:30 pm
Where: Bob Waters Field at E.J. Whitmire Stadium - Cullowhee, NC
TV: ESPN3 (SoCon Game of the Week)
Series history: WCU trails in the series with the Bulldogs, 12-23 having lost the last 7 games.
Their coach: Mike Ayers. Entering his 26th season, the leader of the Wofford football program is now the dean of Southern Conference football coaches with the departure of Jerry Moore from ASU.
Last year’s record: 9-4, 6-2 SoCon
This year's record: 4-2, 3-0 Southern - with wins over the Citadel, Georgia Southern, Presbyterian and Elon. Losses to Baylor and Gardner-Webb. The Terriers are nationally ranked #12 in most FCS polls
Offense: Triple Option
Lettermen Returning: 42
Offensive starters Returning/Lost: 5 / 6
Defensive starters Returning/Lost: 5 / 6
2013 Stats:
Points per game: 23.33
Rushing Yardage: 1557 - Avg. per game: 259.5
Passing Yardage: 568 - Avg. per game: 94.67
Total Yardage Per Game: 354.2
Fumbles-Lost: 12-8
3d Down Conversions: 36-93 (38.7%)
4th Down Conversions: 11-20 (55%)
Field Goals-Attempted: 3-5
Losses/Weaknesses: The two biggest holes to fill for Wofford will be at the quarterback and running back positions, while the offensive line returns only two starters.
Strengths: The Terriers have seven players recognized by the league’s coaches, three on the first and four on the second team preseason all conference. Leading the Terriers on the first team are offensive linemen Tymeco Gregory and Jared Singleton, along with linebacker Alvin Scioneaux. Gregory, a senior from Greer, S.C., started in all 13 games at left guard last season and was named second team All-SoCon. Singleton, a senior from Lugoff, S.C., started all 13 games at center and earned All-SoCon first team honors. Scioneaux, a senior from Garyville, Louisiana, was first team All-SoCon last season after leading the team in sacks and tackles for loss, and is on the 2013 Buck Buchanan Award Watch List. Second team honorees include running back Donovan Johnson, defensive lineman Tarek Odom, linebacker Mike McCrimon, and safety James Zotto. Johnson, a senior from McDonough, Georgia, moves to fullback this season after playing half back in 2012 and rushing for 473 yards. Odom, a junior from St. Augustine, Florida, earned second team All-SoCon honors last season after starting twelve games at defensive end. McCrimon, a senior from Center Hill, Florida, started all 13 games at inside linebacker and led the team with 76 tackles. Zotto, a senior from Libertyville, Illinois, has started 25 straight games at strong safety and was second on the team in tackles last season.
