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FootballJCSU to Host Livingstone in Historic Rivalry
Oct. 1, 2008
Information Regarding the "Taste of Food Lion" (Tailgating Event) All-Time...This week’s game is the 60th meeting between Johnson C. Smith University and Livingstone College. JCSU has won 5 of the last 10 contests. The series record is 37-20-2 in favor of the Golden Bulls.
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: JCSU leads series, 37-20-2 Current Streak: JCSU has won the last two meetings by a combined score of 66-7 First Meeting: 1892 Last Meeting: November 2, 2007, JCSU won 47-7 Biggest JCSU Win: 77, 1964 (83-6) Biggest LC Win: 30, 1974 (37-7) Games Decided by 7 points or less: 14
The Last Meeting…Johnson C. Smith University (3-7, 2-5 CIAA) entered today's contest against Livingstone College (0-10, 0-7 CIAA) with winning on their mind. The Bulls did so convincingly defeating the Blue Bears by a score of 47-7. Head coach Daryl C. McNeill, who earned his 30th career win as a head coach and his 20th victory at JCSU, used every player dressed in uniform to end the season with a bang. Junior quarterback Carlton Richardson completed his junior campaign with 2,004 total offensive yards (1,668 passing and 336 rushing).
Johnson C. Smith looked like a team that was playing with excitement, scoring on five of their first six drives (5 consecutive). Making minimal mistakes, the Bulls marched their way to 44 points by the end of the first half. The always classy McNeill used reserves the entire second stanza to score just three points and keep the score under 50.
The Storied History…Johnson C. Smith University and Livingstone College have a storied history dating back to the first game in 1892. This is the 116th anniversary of the historic development of black college football. JCSU and Livingstone continue the hot rivalry today and the administration are expecting a sold out crowd.
Scoring Streak...JCSU has scored in 39 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. GAME CENTER Johnson C. Smith Record: 1-4, 0-2 CIAA Ranking: n/a Last game: Lost to Saint Paul’s, 24-9 Head Coach: Daryl C. McNeill, Sr. Overall record: 31-47-0 (5+ years) at JCSU: 21-34-0 (6th season,2nd tenure) vs. LC: 2-3 (6th meeting)
Livingstone Record: 1-4, 1-1 CIAA Ranking: n/a Last game: Defeated Lincoln (Pa.), 27-10 Head Coach: Lamonte Massie Overall record: 29-48 (7+ years) at LC: 1-14 (4th season) vs. JCSU: 0-2 (3rd meeting) QUICK NOTES •Johnson C. Smith (1-4) has won two straight meetings in the series against Livingstone (1-4) and held the Blue Bears to just seven points last year. However, Livingstone’s defense has been very productive through the last two games, holding opponents to an average of 12.5 points.
• Sophomore Corey Burnett had arguable his best outing of the season with three solo tackles, two for a loss of six yards, a sack for a loss of five yards and a safety..
A Look Ahead...Johnson C. Smith will return play the second of a two game home stand vs. the always defensively stout Saint Augustine’s College.
We Need This One...A win against Livingstone will definitely keep JCSU in contention for a possible championship appearance. The Bulls need to win all of their remaining games and hope that Fayetteville State or Shaw loses a game or two before the end of the regular season.
Home Sweet Home...After four of the five first football games being on the road, JCSU will have four of the five last games at home. The Golden Bulls’ only victory thus far came within the friendly confines of the Irwin Belk Complex.
Watch Out for Earles…Livingstone’s Anthony Earles is a force to be reckoned with on the defensive side of the ball. He not only has 18 total tackles, he leads the conference in tackles for loss, forced fumbles (3) and tied for third in fumble recoveries.
Minimize Mistakes, Capitalize on Theirs...Head coach Daryl McNeill has been preaching this concept all season long. JCSU must take care of the football and limit mistakes. However, the Bulls need to capitalize on LC’s mistakes and score early.
It’s Good – PAT’s That Is…Livingstone has not missed a single PAT, converting on 9-of-9 point after touchdown attempts. LC’s perfection is good for first place in the CIAA.
Franklin Keeps on Catching...Jeremy Franklin enters the LC game having caught at least one pass in 15 consecutive games, which happens to be every game he has played in his collegiate career. The redshirt sophomore has 1,218 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 their first conference win Snap JCSU’s two-game losing skid
National Rankings (Top 30) Johnson C. Smith 19th in Receptions Per Game 27th Receiving Yards Per Game
Livingstone Anthony Earles T-20th Tackles for Loss
How They Stack Up... JCSU LC Scoring Offense 17.6 ppg 15.0 ppg Scoring Defense 36.8 ppg 29.0 ppg Pass Offense 204.4 ypg 137.0 ypg Pass Defense 189.0 ypg 183.6 ypg Rushing Offense 100.8 ypg 64.2 ypg Rushing Defense 214.6 ypg 163.6 ypg Total Offense 305.2 ypg 201.2 ypg Total Defense 403.6 ypg 347.2 ypg Time of Possession 33:06 28:35 Red Zone Offense 63.2% 61.5 Red Zone Defense 80.0% 60.0%
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