Post by The Cats on Oct 31, 2013 19:47:04 GMT -5
The bye week gives us fans an extra week to ponder the GS Eagles and the team an extra week to heal as well as prepare for the Eagles. Wish this game was in Cullowhee, but at least it's the last time we have to travel to the 'Boro for a football game.
Game 10, Georgia Southern
Who: Georgia Southern Eagles
When: Saturday, November 9th
Where: Allen E. Paulson Stadium - Statesboro, Georgia
Series history: WCU trails 2-21 in the series with the Eagles, losing the last 18 straight games. Last season's loss to Georgia Southern was by a final score of 13-45.
Their coach: Jeff Monken.
Monken holds a 31-12 career record (.721) in his three seasons in Statesboro, a mark that includes a streak of 14-straight wins at Paulson Stadium
Offense: Triple Option
Defense: 4-3
Lettermen Returning / Lost: 47 / 10
Offensive starters Returning/Lost: 7 / 4
Defensive starters Returning/Lost: 6 / 5
2013 Stats:
Points per game: 40.17
Rushing Yardage: 2218 - Avg. per game: 369.7
Passing Yardage: 731 - Avg. per game: 121.83
Total Yardage Per Game: 491.5
Fumbles-Lost: 18-4
3d Down Conversions: 39-70 (49.37%)
4th Down Conversions: 5-9 (55.56%)
Field Goals-Attempts: 6-8
Red-Zone Scores: 26-29
Their 2013 Record: The Eagles are 4-4 over all and 2-4 in the SoCon. Their conferences losses are to Wofford, Samford, App State, and Furman, with wins over Chattanooga and the Citadel. The Eagles kicked off the season with wins over Savannah State and St. Francis (PA) in Statesboro. The Eagles are 4-1 at home and 0-3 on the road. (How the mighty have fallen GSU & ASU).
Their 2012 Record: The Eagles were 10-4 overall in 2012, with a 6-2 SoCon record. Those conference losses were to the Citadel in Charleston, and App State at home, both games were lost by a total of only 5 points. The Eagles played three playoff games, beating Central Arkansas, and Old Dominion, then losing to eventual Natonal Champion North Dakota State by three points
Strengths: Five GSU players were named either first- or second-team pre-season all-conference with fullback Dominique Swope and left tackle Dorian Byrd on the first team offensive unit. Defensive back Lavelle Westbrooks was first team on defense while right tackle Garrett rye Fwas a second-team pick on offense, and defensive end Javon Metnion second-team defense.
Game 10, Georgia Southern
Who: Georgia Southern Eagles
When: Saturday, November 9th
Where: Allen E. Paulson Stadium - Statesboro, Georgia
Series history: WCU trails 2-21 in the series with the Eagles, losing the last 18 straight games. Last season's loss to Georgia Southern was by a final score of 13-45.
Their coach: Jeff Monken.
Monken holds a 31-12 career record (.721) in his three seasons in Statesboro, a mark that includes a streak of 14-straight wins at Paulson Stadium
Offense: Triple Option
Defense: 4-3
Lettermen Returning / Lost: 47 / 10
Offensive starters Returning/Lost: 7 / 4
Defensive starters Returning/Lost: 6 / 5
2013 Stats:
Points per game: 40.17
Rushing Yardage: 2218 - Avg. per game: 369.7
Passing Yardage: 731 - Avg. per game: 121.83
Total Yardage Per Game: 491.5
Fumbles-Lost: 18-4
3d Down Conversions: 39-70 (49.37%)
4th Down Conversions: 5-9 (55.56%)
Field Goals-Attempts: 6-8
Red-Zone Scores: 26-29
Their 2013 Record: The Eagles are 4-4 over all and 2-4 in the SoCon. Their conferences losses are to Wofford, Samford, App State, and Furman, with wins over Chattanooga and the Citadel. The Eagles kicked off the season with wins over Savannah State and St. Francis (PA) in Statesboro. The Eagles are 4-1 at home and 0-3 on the road. (How the mighty have fallen GSU & ASU).
Their 2012 Record: The Eagles were 10-4 overall in 2012, with a 6-2 SoCon record. Those conference losses were to the Citadel in Charleston, and App State at home, both games were lost by a total of only 5 points. The Eagles played three playoff games, beating Central Arkansas, and Old Dominion, then losing to eventual Natonal Champion North Dakota State by three points
Strengths: Five GSU players were named either first- or second-team pre-season all-conference with fullback Dominique Swope and left tackle Dorian Byrd on the first team offensive unit. Defensive back Lavelle Westbrooks was first team on defense while right tackle Garrett rye Fwas a second-team pick on offense, and defensive end Javon Metnion second-team defense.
