Oct. 7, 2006

A storied history of football between Johnson C. Smith (formerly known as Biddle) and Livingstone adds another record in the books. In Salisbury, NC, where it all began, the Golden Bulls (5-1, 3-1 CIAA) dominated Livingstone (1-6, 1-3 CIAA) 19-0 in Alumni Memorial Stadium. The last time JCSU shutout LC was in 1987 and '86. The Golden Bulls are now on a three-game winning streak and remains undefeated away from home.

The Golden Bulls pounced on the Blue Bears in the first quarter with 7:22 on the clock. Marquis Belton (Charlotte, NC) was on the receiving end of an eight-yard touchdown pass from Carlton Richardson (Columbia, SC). The score utilized 67 yards on ten plays. Drew Vezina (Glendale, CA) kicked the extra point attempt and nailed a 22-yard field goal with 2:14 left in the quarter, putting the gold and blue up 10-0.

At intermission, with JCSU leading 10-0, the Golden Bulls led the offense with 38 plays for 164 yards. The Blue Bears struggled with 21 plays for 21 yards. Livingstone lost both of its two fumbles. Livingstone had 14 rushes for a negative three yards and finished the half with one first down.

"We did some good things in spots, and that's the thing that has me concerned right now," said Daryl C. McNeill. "We've got to find a little better timing in what we're trying to do. We've been steady and we've been winning, and sometimes that's all that matters."

Johnson C. Smith received the opening kickoff of the second half and returned it into the end-zone for its second touchdown extending the lead to 16-0. De'Audra Dix (Merritt Island, FL) returned the kick for 90 yards; his second of the season.

Herbert Collins, III (Clinton, MD) hit a 20-yard field goal in the fourth quarter for a 19-0 lead. The score topped 10 plays for 69 yards.

JCSU records its first shutout of the season and the first shutout since 1998 when they held Elizabeth City State University scoreless [26-0].

Livingstone improved its offensive production but failed to enter the red zone. JCSU, who leads the conference in red zone defense held the Blue Bears to 56 total plays for 156 yards. On the ground, LC had a total of 33 yards off of 21 attempts and 123 yards in the air.

Ed Wilson led the defensive attack with 9 tackles (5 solo, 4 assisted), one for a loss of 10 yards, one forced fumble, one pass break-up, and one sack for a loss of 10 yards. He had significant help from fellow linebackers Frederick Williams and Jerrell Goodwin who had 7 tackles each. Williams also recorded a forced fumble and a pass break-up.

Belton led the Golden Bulls on offense with 96 receiving yards with six catches. Richardson continued his consistent ways completing six of 13 passes for 97 yards, and a touchdown. He is the only starting quarterback in the league to have not thrown a pick. JCSU totaled 227 yards on offensive on 62 plays.

Johnson C. Smith leaves the highway alone for the next three weeks as they play host to Saint Augustine's College (10/14), Fayetteville State University (10/21), and Savannah State University (10/28) for Homecoming 2006. Saint Augustine's fell in defeat to North Carolina Central University 27-18 and falls to 1-5 on the season. Game time for the SAC game is slated for 6:00 pm at the Irwin Belk Complex.