Sept. 10, 2008

JCSU vs. Edward Waters Complete Game Notes

All-Time...This week’s game is the 3rd meeting between Johnson C. Smith University and Edward Waters College. JCSU has never lost to Edward Waters in the two meetings, dating back to the first contest in 2006. The series record is 2-0-0 in favor of the Golden Bulls.

SERIES HISTORY

 

Overall: Johnson C. Smith leads series, 2-0-0

Current Streak: JCSU has won the last 2 meetings

First Meeting: 2006, JCSU won 19-14

Last Meeting: August 25, 2007, JCSU won 24-0

Biggest JCSU Win: 24, August 25, 2007 (24-0)

Biggest EWC Win: n/a

Games Decided by 7 points or less: 1

 

The Last Meeting…In the season opener for the Johnson C. Smith University football team, it was the Golden Bulls (1-0, 0-0CIAA) over the visiting Edward Waters College Tigers (0-1) 24-0. The season opener shut-out was the first for JCSU since 1996 when they shutout the Benedict College Tigers 36-0. 

 

Looking for a Repeat Performance…In the season opener last year, JCSU shut-out Edward Waters, 24-0. JCSU had an interception and a blocked punt returned for a touchdown.

 

Scoring Streak...JCSU has scored in 36 consecutive games dating back to a 56-0 shutout by Wofford in Spartanburg, in 2004. 

 

Golden Bull Football on the Internet…All Johnson C. Smith University home football games can be seen on the internet at www.goldenbullsports.com via Gametracker.  Gametracker provides a virtual play-by-play and statistical information as the game happens. Fans can also listen to all home games live on the internet via www.redzonemedia.com. JCSU Professor Herman Howard and his team of sports broadcasting students will deliver all the live action.

 

KEY INJURIES…Defensive back Steven Williams (knee) out for the season. Archie Barrow (leg injury) out for 3-4 weeks.

GAME CENTER

Johnson C. Smith

Record: 0-2, 0-0 CIAA

Ranking: n/a

Last game: Lost to VA State, 43-16

Head Coach: Daryl C. McNeill, Sr.

Overall record: 30-45-0 (5+ years)

at JCSU: 20-33-0 (6th season,2nd tenure)

vs. EWC: 2-0 (3rd  meeting)

 

Edward Waters

Record: 0-1, 0-0 SEAC

Ranking: n/a

Last game: Lost to Shaw, 55-13

Head Coach: Kevin Clark

Overall record: 5-7 (1+ years)

at EWC: 5-7 (2nd season)

vs. JCSU 0-1 (2nd meeting)

 

A Look Ahead...Johnson C. Smith will head into the heart of conference play beginning with the defending eastern division champions of Virginia Union University.

 

Rebuilding the O-Line-AGAIN...Coach McNeill, who also serves as the offensive coordinator, has decided to rework the offensive line yet again. Marques Reese will take on the center role, Rashaun Curry returns to LT, freshman Geno Barnett will get another shot at LG, Devin Backman will re-enter the lineup at RG and junior transfer Tyreece Williams will play the RT position.

 

Golden Bulls Look for Better Run Stoppage...Johnson C. Smith University knows that in order to be successful they must improve in that area this year. Certainly part of the reason for the Golden Bulls’ struggles last season against the run are related to the fact that the Bulls lost key members of the linebacking unit and were bit heavily by the injury bug.

 

Third Down Struggles…The Golden Bulls have converted just 13-of-35 third down attempts.

 

Golden Bulls Hopes for Improvement in Running Game...There’s no doubt that for JCSU to make improvements in its offensive consistency that the Golden Bulls need to become more productive with their running attack. McNeill has several people to go to with Kevin Allen, Kevin Hall, Robert Evans, Divine Carter and the Bulls will anticipate the return of Archie Barrow in a couple weeks.

 

Montgomery Leads in Tackles in First Start…Sophomore Lawyer Montgomery has made the most of his first career starts in the first two games of the 2008 season. The Buffalo, N.Y. native leads the Golden Bulls in tackles with 20 total tackles, one pass break-up and an interception.

 

Franklin Keeps on Catching...Jeremy Franklin enters the VSU game having caught at least one pass in 12 consecutive games, which happens to be every game he has played in his collegiate career. The redshirt sophomore has 869 career yards and 7 touchdowns in his young career.

 

A Golden Bull Win Will...

Give JCSU their first win of the 2008 season

Extend JCSU’s winning streak over Edward Waters to 3 games

End JCSU’s two game losing streak

 

How They Stack Up...

                                    JCSU                EWC

Scoring Offense            14.0 ppg           13.0 ppg

Scoring Defense           43.5 ppg           55.0 ppg

Pass Offense                183.5 ypg         199.0 ypg

Pass Defense               216.5 ypg         213.0 ypg

Rushing Offense           97.5 ypg           95.0 ypg

Rushing Defense           214.5 ypg         327.0 ypg

Total Offense                281.0 ypg         231.0 ypg

Total Defense               431.0 ypg         468.0 ypg

Time of Possession      32:05                26:12

Red Zone Offense         100.0                0.0

Red Zone Defense        81.8                  71.4