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FootballJCSU Opens Conference Action at Virginia Union
Sept. 17, 2008
Complete Game Notes: http://goldenbullsports.cstv.com/photos/schools/jcsu/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/weekly-release.pdf All-Time...This week’s game is the 35th meeting between Johnson C. Smith University and Virginia Union University. Virginia Union has won 21 of the last 24 contests dating back to the first contest in 1926. The series record is 26-8-0 in favor of the Panthers. SERIES HISTORY Overall: Virginia Union leads series, 26-8-0 Current Streak: JCSU and VUU have split the last 2 meetings First Meeting: 1926 Last Meeting: October 6, 2007, VUU won 30-17 Biggest JCSU Win: 26, 1961 (26-0) Biggest VUU Win: 52, 1984 (52-0) Games Decided by 7 points or less: 8 The Last Meeting…Johnson C. Smith University (2-4, 1-2CIAA) played host to the #24 Virginia Union University Panthers (6-0, 3-0CIAA) who came into the contest with an undefeated 5-0 record. VUU avenged last year’s five overtime loss to JCSU by a final score of 30-17. Despite JCSU holding Little to just 76 passing yards, the running duo of Donaldson and Smith combined for over 340 yards of rushing offense. Donaldson had 18 carries for 183 yards and two scores while Smith added 162 yards and a score. Richardson completed 18 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 18 carries for 63 yards. Scoring Streak...JCSU has scored in 37 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: 1-2, 0-0 CIAA Ranking: n/a Last game: Defeated EWC, 37-31 OT Head Coach: Daryl C. McNeill, Sr. Overall record: 31-45-0 (5+ years) at JCSU: 21-33-0 (6th season,2nd tenure) vs. VUU: 2-1 (4th meeting) Virginia Union Record: 2-1, 0-0 CIAA Ranking: n/a Last game: Defeated FVSU, 27-2 Head Coach: Greg Richardson Overall record: 5-7 (1+ years) at VUU: 2-1 (1st season) vs. JCSU 0-1 (2nd meeting) QUICK NOTES •Last week, the Johnson C. Smith offense were magical turning in 441 yards of total offense, 320 of which came in just the second half. • Senior quarterback Carlton Richardson completed 18 passes for 234 yards adn two touchdowns. He also had 18 carries for 63 yards. A Look Ahead...Johnson C. Smith will continue their conference run travelling to another part of Virginia to take on Saint Paul’s College. CIAA’s #1 vs. #1...Johnson C. Smith University has the number one offense in the red zone while Virginia Union has the number one defense while in the red zone. The Panthers also lead the conference in Pass Defense, Kick-Off Returns and Total Defense. The Panthers are 2nd in the conference in rushing offense and rushing defense. A Big Target...One week after finishing with just eight catches, sophomore wide receiver Jeremy Franklin tallied personal highs in receptions (10) and receiving yards (237) versus Edward Waters. Franlin currently leads the team and the conference with 21 receptions and averaging 123.0 yards per game. ATL Boys…In last week’s thrilling win over Edward Waters, two defensive players made their presence felt immediately. Freshmen and Atlanta natives Quinton Toomer and Darius Johnson had nine and eight tackles respectively to lead the Bulls to victory. Johnson also recorded an interception in the victory. Senior Quarterback Showdown...There’s no doubt that this week’s game will be a battle of the senior quarterbacks. VUU’s Lamar Little has 4,620 passing yards and 55 touchdowns in just 29 games. JCSU’s Carlton Richardson has 4,146 passing yards and 21 touchdowns in 32 games. Both QB’s are also known to use their legs in making big plays. Laying Down the Law…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 22 total tackles, one pass break-up and an interception. Franklin Keeps on Catching...Jeremy Franklin enters the VUU game having caught at least one pass in 13 consecutive games, which happens to be every game he has played in his collegiate career. The redshirt sophomore has 1,106 career yards and 10 touchdowns in his young career. A Golden Bull Win Will... Give JCSU their second win of the 2008 season Give JCSU End JCSU’s two game losing streak National Rankings Johnson C. Smith 7th Receiving Yards Per Game Tied for 14th in Receptions Per Game 20th in Punting Virginia Union Enrique Cox 7th in Kick-Off Returns Tarian Donaldson 21st in Rushing Yards Per Game How They Stack Up... JCSU VUU Scoring Offense 21.7 ppg 24.3 ppg Scoring Defense 39.3 ppg 10.0 ppg Pass Offense 244.3 ypg 148.7 ypg Pass Defense 214.7 ypg 87.3 ypg Rushing Offense 90.0 ypg 179.7 ypg Rushing Defense 75.0 ypg 209.7 ypg Total Offense 334.3 ypg 328.3 ypg Total Defense 424.3 ypg 162.3 ypg Time of Possession 35:45 35:01 Red Zone Offense 90.0 72.7 Red Zone Defense 80.0 40.0
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