Thursday, May 20, 2010
Undefeated Blue Raiders defend their home turf against Vanderbilt
It was a snowy night in Tennessee, but the offenses did not notice it as both defenses had trouble, especially in the 2nd quarter. both teams started out slow, both getting a FG on their first drives. MTSU added a TD right before the end of the first quarter to lead 10-3 going into the 2nd quarter.
the 2nd quarter was wide open, as both teams would score 3 time in the 2nd quarter for a total of 38 points between them. Vandy's QB Michael Hall would throw 3 TD passes, 2 of the to WR Taylor Hart. for MTSU, QB Lance Williams would throw 1 TD and run for a TD. MTSU would add a FG at the end of the half to go into the locker room leading 27-24.
3rd quarter was MTSU's quarter as the would add 10 points to their lead with another TD pass from Williams and a 41 yard FG. Vanderbilt would close the gap to 37-30 with a TD of their own early in the 4th. but MTSU would add 14 more points before the end of the game to win 51-30.
The Blue Raiders will move to 9-0(6-0), and will host 5-4(3-4) Georgia next week.
The Blue Raiders would add 3 more commitments to their recruiting class. the #1 HB in the class, 5* Ronald Arnold from Bedford, Oh. 4* TE Drew Thibodeaux from Statesboro, GA. and 4* CB Doug Hall from Williamsport, PA.
UCF continues winning and now moves up to #3 with a 9-0 record. to road games and a home game versus #16 USF is left on their schedule. Georgia Tech made the biggest move in the BCS standings after beating Virginia(currently ranked #25), from 13th to 8th. Clemson fell from 6th to 10th after losing to currently ranked #5 Florida State. the current BCS top 10 is now: MTSU, ND, UCF, Ohio St, Forida St, Michigan, Iowa, GT, USC, and Clemson. Miami fell the most spots after losing to Maryland, went from 11th to 23rd.
the 2nd quarter was wide open, as both teams would score 3 time in the 2nd quarter for a total of 38 points between them. Vandy's QB Michael Hall would throw 3 TD passes, 2 of the to WR Taylor Hart. for MTSU, QB Lance Williams would throw 1 TD and run for a TD. MTSU would add a FG at the end of the half to go into the locker room leading 27-24.
3rd quarter was MTSU's quarter as the would add 10 points to their lead with another TD pass from Williams and a 41 yard FG. Vanderbilt would close the gap to 37-30 with a TD of their own early in the 4th. but MTSU would add 14 more points before the end of the game to win 51-30.
The Blue Raiders will move to 9-0(6-0), and will host 5-4(3-4) Georgia next week.
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The Blue Raiders would add 3 more commitments to their recruiting class. the #1 HB in the class, 5* Ronald Arnold from Bedford, Oh. 4* TE Drew Thibodeaux from Statesboro, GA. and 4* CB Doug Hall from Williamsport, PA.
UCF continues winning and now moves up to #3 with a 9-0 record. to road games and a home game versus #16 USF is left on their schedule. Georgia Tech made the biggest move in the BCS standings after beating Virginia(currently ranked #25), from 13th to 8th. Clemson fell from 6th to 10th after losing to currently ranked #5 Florida State. the current BCS top 10 is now: MTSU, ND, UCF, Ohio St, Forida St, Michigan, Iowa, GT, USC, and Clemson. Miami fell the most spots after losing to Maryland, went from 11th to 23rd.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Blue Raiders Continue to win, this time at home against Auburn
The Blue Raiders' offense was near perfect in their 42-22 win against Auburn. QB Lance Williams would end up 20/23 for 288 yards 4 TDs, with 41 rush yards and 1 rush TD. Williams making his case for the Heisman race.
MTSU scored on a 20 yard pass and a 64 yard pass in the first quarter. near the end of the 1st quarter, Lance Williams got hit, fumbled and the ball was recovered in the endzone by an OL. It would be a safety and 2 points was given to Auburn. MTSU would add a 7 yard pass and a 22 yard passing TDs while Auburn was only able to score 1 TD in the first half. The Blue Raiders would lead 28-9 at the half.
Auburn was able to keep MTSU out of the endzone in the 3rd and score a TD themselves, however, they would miss the XP attempt. 28-15. MTSU would put up another TD on a 5 yard run by HB Jerome Wade to push the lead to 35-15. Auburn would answer back quickly to make it 35-22. after a failed onside kick, MTSU would add to their lead and put the game away as Williams takes it in himself on the ground. MTSU would go on to win the game 42-22.
The Blue Raiders will move on to 8-0(5-0), and will face 1-8(0-6) Vanderbilt next week.
The biggest move in the top 10 was UCF, who remains undefeated at 8-0 and move to 4th in the BCS. Miami lost to Virginia Tech and would fall to 11th from 4th. Boise State lost to Wisconsin and would fall to 15th from 7th. USF fell to 18th after losing to Rutgers. The new top 10 is now: MTSU, ND, Ohio State, UCF, Michigan, Clemson, Iowa, Florida State, USC, and Florida.
On the recruiting front, MTSU picked up 5 more commitments after the Auburn win. 5* MLB Leon Johnson from Claremore, OK. 4* QB Jason Simmons from North Laurel, MD. 4* WR Eric Hill from Monroeville, AL. 4* DE Darryl Thompson from Paris, TN. and 3* DE Jerry Smith from Englewood, FL. MTSU currently has the #1 recruiting class at this point in the season.
The Blue Raiders' offense was near perfect in their 42-22 win against Auburn. QB Lance Williams would end up 20/23 for 288 yards 4 TDs, with 41 rush yards and 1 rush TD. Williams making his case for the Heisman race.
MTSU scored on a 20 yard pass and a 64 yard pass in the first quarter. near the end of the 1st quarter, Lance Williams got hit, fumbled and the ball was recovered in the endzone by an OL. It would be a safety and 2 points was given to Auburn. MTSU would add a 7 yard pass and a 22 yard passing TDs while Auburn was only able to score 1 TD in the first half. The Blue Raiders would lead 28-9 at the half.
Auburn was able to keep MTSU out of the endzone in the 3rd and score a TD themselves, however, they would miss the XP attempt. 28-15. MTSU would put up another TD on a 5 yard run by HB Jerome Wade to push the lead to 35-15. Auburn would answer back quickly to make it 35-22. after a failed onside kick, MTSU would add to their lead and put the game away as Williams takes it in himself on the ground. MTSU would go on to win the game 42-22.
The Blue Raiders will move on to 8-0(5-0), and will face 1-8(0-6) Vanderbilt next week.
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The biggest move in the top 10 was UCF, who remains undefeated at 8-0 and move to 4th in the BCS. Miami lost to Virginia Tech and would fall to 11th from 4th. Boise State lost to Wisconsin and would fall to 15th from 7th. USF fell to 18th after losing to Rutgers. The new top 10 is now: MTSU, ND, Ohio State, UCF, Michigan, Clemson, Iowa, Florida State, USC, and Florida.
On the recruiting front, MTSU picked up 5 more commitments after the Auburn win. 5* MLB Leon Johnson from Claremore, OK. 4* QB Jason Simmons from North Laurel, MD. 4* WR Eric Hill from Monroeville, AL. 4* DE Darryl Thompson from Paris, TN. and 3* DE Jerry Smith from Englewood, FL. MTSU currently has the #1 recruiting class at this point in the season.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Middle Tennessee State's undefeated tour moves through Starkville
The Blue Raiders travel to Starkville to face 3-4 Mississippi State. It was a cold and rainy Thursday night for the game. The Blue Raiders came into the game as the #1 ranked team and the #2 ranked rushing offense. the game would start out close, with both teams scoring a TD in the first quarter. MTSU's QB Lance Williams would throw his 2nd Int of the year on MTSU's 2nd drive, buyt would rebound with another TD drive in the 2nd quarter. Miss St could only managed a FG on their next drive. Lance Williams would hook up with Tyler Nelson for a 55 yard TD to take a 21-10 lead into the half.
The Blue Raiders would get on the board first in the 2nd half, HB Jarrett Denman on the run. Miss St would answer back with a TD of the own to make the score 28-17. MTSU would add a FG on the board to lead 31-17. Miss St would close it within one score with a TD. Lance Williams would answer back with a TD run of his own. MTSU would hang on to win 38-24 and will move on to 7-0(4-0). The Blue Raiders will host 5-3(3-2) Auburn next week.
On the Recruiting front, MTSU picked up 2 more commitments. 5* WR Michael Winston from Adamsville, AL, and 4* CB Dan Hogan from Cape Coral, FL.
Florida State lost to Maryland 31-17, and would drop from #3 to #10 in the BCS standings. West Virginia also lost and would drop from the top 10. the new top 10 is now: MTSU, ND, Ohio St, Miami, Michigan, Clemson, Boise State, Iowa, USF, and Florida State. MTSU, ND, and UCF(11th in BCS) are now the only undefeated teams.
The Blue Raiders would get on the board first in the 2nd half, HB Jarrett Denman on the run. Miss St would answer back with a TD of the own to make the score 28-17. MTSU would add a FG on the board to lead 31-17. Miss St would close it within one score with a TD. Lance Williams would answer back with a TD run of his own. MTSU would hang on to win 38-24 and will move on to 7-0(4-0). The Blue Raiders will host 5-3(3-2) Auburn next week.
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On the Recruiting front, MTSU picked up 2 more commitments. 5* WR Michael Winston from Adamsville, AL, and 4* CB Dan Hogan from Cape Coral, FL.
Florida State lost to Maryland 31-17, and would drop from #3 to #10 in the BCS standings. West Virginia also lost and would drop from the top 10. the new top 10 is now: MTSU, ND, Ohio St, Miami, Michigan, Clemson, Boise State, Iowa, USF, and Florida State. MTSU, ND, and UCF(11th in BCS) are now the only undefeated teams.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Middle Tennessee State remains undefeated after a visit to Oxford
Defense for both teams had trouble defending the opposing offense. the first quarter saw 28 total points scored and it was 31-17 at the half, in favor of MTSU. MTSU's WR Tyler Nelson had a terrific first half, receiving 3 TDs. QB Lance Williams had another Heisman-like game throwing for 213 yards and rushing for another 98 with 4 total TDs.
Ole Miss was able to march down the field on MTSU's defense, better than anyone else has this season, racking up 405 total offensive yards. QB Clifton Samuel would finish 25/32 343 yards 3 TDs. WR Darren Golden had 120 receiving yards on 6 catches and 1 TD. Aaron Vinson had 43 receiving yards and 2 TDs.
Blue Raiders move to 6-0(3-0) and will travel again to the state of Mississippi to play Miss St, who are 3-4(1-3)
Around the nation, the first BCS standings were released with MTSU on top, ND, FSU, Ohio St, Miami, Michigan, Oklahoma, Clemson, West Virginia, and Boise State rounding out the top 10. only 4 teams left undefeated, MTSU, ND, FSU, and UCF(16th in the BCS).
Ole Miss was able to march down the field on MTSU's defense, better than anyone else has this season, racking up 405 total offensive yards. QB Clifton Samuel would finish 25/32 343 yards 3 TDs. WR Darren Golden had 120 receiving yards on 6 catches and 1 TD. Aaron Vinson had 43 receiving yards and 2 TDs.
Blue Raiders move to 6-0(3-0) and will travel again to the state of Mississippi to play Miss St, who are 3-4(1-3)
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Around the nation, the first BCS standings were released with MTSU on top, ND, FSU, Ohio St, Miami, Michigan, Oklahoma, Clemson, West Virginia, and Boise State rounding out the top 10. only 4 teams left undefeated, MTSU, ND, FSU, and UCF(16th in the BCS).
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1 | Middle Tennessee State | 6-0 | 1.000 | |
2 | Notre Dame | 6-0 | 0.994 | |
3 | Florida State | 6-0 | 0.989 | |
4 | Ohio State | 4-1 | 0.980 | |
5 | Miami | 4-2 | 0.978 | |
6 | Michigan | 4-2 | 0.971 | |
7 | Oklahoma | 5-2 | 0.958 | |
8 | Clemson | 6-1 | 0.957 | |
9 | West Virginia | 6-1 | 0.939 | |
10 | Boise State | 5-1 | 0.935 | |
11 | USF | 5-1 | 0.928 | |
12 | Iowa | 3-2 | 0.923 | |
13 | Georgia Tech | 6-2 | 0.921 | |
14 | South Carolina | 4-2 | 0.906 | |
15 | Wisconsin | 5-1 | 0.900 | |
16 | UCF | 7-0 | 0.896 | |
17 | Florida | 4-2 | 0.888 | |
18 | USC | 4-1 | 0.881 | |
19 | Tennessee | 4-2 | 0.861 | |
20 | BYU | 5-2 | 0.856 | |
21 | Virginia Tech | 4-2 | 0.850 | |
22 | Auburn | 5-2 | 0.846 | |
23 | Georgia | 5-2 | 0.835 | |
24 | Alabama | 3-3 | 0.833 | |
25 | Arkansas | 5-2 | 0.821 |
Friday, May 7, 2010
Middle Tennessee State earns some respect with a 24-7 beating of #4 South Carolina
The Blue Raider came out swinging at home against #4 South Carolina, scoring 14 points in the first quarter while keeping USC out of the end zone. The rest of the game, both defenses managed to play a good game, but South Carolina already dug themselves into a hole with turnover. Before the end of the 1st half, after USC's 3rd turnover, MTSU was able to extend their lead with a FG to 17-0.
The Blue Raider did get some bad news in the first half, HB Jerome Wade left the game with a sore back. After the game they would find out that he was not seriously hurt, but would miss the rest of the game and should be back for MTSU's next game in 2 weeks.
South Carolina wasted no time in the 2nd half to get their first score. On the 2nd play of the 2nd half, 69 yard TD pass to Cantrell. 17-7. on the very next drive for MTSU, QB Lance Williams would keep the ball on an option and take it 50 yard for the TD for the final score of the game to lead 24-7. the rest of the game, neither team could move the ball much at all. South Carolina did manage a good drive in the 4th quarter, but failed on a 4th and goal.
MTSU would go on to win 24-7 and move on to 5-0(2-0), defeating the 2 of the biggest threats for the SEC East(UF and USC). It seems the East could be decided later in the year at Tennessee. MTSU have the next week off before traveling to Mississippi for the next 2 weeks against Ole Miss and Miss State.
In the top 25, Ohio State made the biggest jump by moving from 12th to 7th after Iowa, South Carolina, Florida, and Miami all lost. the new top 10: MTSU, ND, Clemson, FSU, Wisconsin, BYU, Ohio State, Miami, West Virginia, and South Carolina. all but Miami and South Carolina in the top 10 are undefeated. USC at #18 and Cincinnati at #20 are also undefeated.
The Blue Raider did get some bad news in the first half, HB Jerome Wade left the game with a sore back. After the game they would find out that he was not seriously hurt, but would miss the rest of the game and should be back for MTSU's next game in 2 weeks.
South Carolina wasted no time in the 2nd half to get their first score. On the 2nd play of the 2nd half, 69 yard TD pass to Cantrell. 17-7. on the very next drive for MTSU, QB Lance Williams would keep the ball on an option and take it 50 yard for the TD for the final score of the game to lead 24-7. the rest of the game, neither team could move the ball much at all. South Carolina did manage a good drive in the 4th quarter, but failed on a 4th and goal.
MTSU would go on to win 24-7 and move on to 5-0(2-0), defeating the 2 of the biggest threats for the SEC East(UF and USC). It seems the East could be decided later in the year at Tennessee. MTSU have the next week off before traveling to Mississippi for the next 2 weeks against Ole Miss and Miss State.
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In the top 25, Ohio State made the biggest jump by moving from 12th to 7th after Iowa, South Carolina, Florida, and Miami all lost. the new top 10: MTSU, ND, Clemson, FSU, Wisconsin, BYU, Ohio State, Miami, West Virginia, and South Carolina. all but Miami and South Carolina in the top 10 are undefeated. USC at #18 and Cincinnati at #20 are also undefeated.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
The Blue Raiders prevail on a day when both offenses were off
Low scoring game at the Swamp between The Blue Raiders and the Gators. MTSU would get on the board mid-way through the first, when Lance Williams ran it in himself on a 11 yard run. Florida would answer back with a FG to make it to 7-3. On their next drive, MTSU would drive down the field, but would get stopped in the redzone and would be force to kick another FG, 10-3. Florida would put up a FG of their own with just under 3 minutes to go in the 1st half to close it to 10-6. The Blue Raider would try to add to the score, but would miss a FG to close out the half.
In the 2nd half, neither team could move the ball much, MTSU would fumble, UF threw and Int. The Blue Raiders would add a FG right at the end of the 3rd quarter to make it 13-6. Florida drove down the field on their next drive, but would fail on a 4th and goal from the 3 yardline. Florida would get another opportunity late in the 4th, but time would run out before they were able to score.
In Top 25 news, previuosly ranked #2 LSU lost to Tennessee, who would now jump up to 21st. LSU would fall to 10th. Florida drops to 11th. the top 5 is now: Miami, MTSU, Notre Dame, Clemson, and South Carolina.
The Blue Raiders have the next week off, the will host the currently ranked #5 South Carolina.
In the 2nd half, neither team could move the ball much, MTSU would fumble, UF threw and Int. The Blue Raiders would add a FG right at the end of the 3rd quarter to make it 13-6. Florida drove down the field on their next drive, but would fail on a 4th and goal from the 3 yardline. Florida would get another opportunity late in the 4th, but time would run out before they were able to score.
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In Top 25 news, previuosly ranked #2 LSU lost to Tennessee, who would now jump up to 21st. LSU would fall to 10th. Florida drops to 11th. the top 5 is now: Miami, MTSU, Notre Dame, Clemson, and South Carolina.
The Blue Raiders have the next week off, the will host the currently ranked #5 South Carolina.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Boise State can't overcome the road crowd, loses 23-13 to Mid Tenn State.
The Blue Raiders continue to win, this time versus the 23rd ranked Boise State. The game started out defensive as neither team was able to put up any points in the 1st quarter. MTSU turned the ball over twice however, 2 fumbles.
Boise State got on the board first, by way of a 28 yard FG. MTSU would answer back on their next drive, punching it in from 3 yards out to take the 7-3 lead. Just before the end of the half, MTSU extended their lead by way of a FG to go up 10-3.
The Blue Raiders would start the 2nd half right where they ended the first half, with a 19 yard FG to take a 13-3 lead. After forcing Boise to punt once again, MTSU scores on the very next play, 65 yard catch and run by Tyler Hughes to lead 20-3. Boise to close the gap, but only by a FG, 20-6. Boise would get a TD late in the 4th to make it 20-13. MTSU would add a FG before the end of the game to finish off with a 23-13 score.
Oklahoma would lose yet again, as they start the 2020 season 0-2. they were the National Champions from last year. TCU, Houston, USF, and Tennessee would all lose and drop out of the top 25. the top 8 remain the same with Miami, LSU, MTSU, ND, Clemson, Forida, South Carolina, and Michigan. Iowa and Florida State round out the top 10. the current front runner for the 2020 Heisman is MTSU's QB Lance Williams.
Boise State got on the board first, by way of a 28 yard FG. MTSU would answer back on their next drive, punching it in from 3 yards out to take the 7-3 lead. Just before the end of the half, MTSU extended their lead by way of a FG to go up 10-3.
The Blue Raiders would start the 2nd half right where they ended the first half, with a 19 yard FG to take a 13-3 lead. After forcing Boise to punt once again, MTSU scores on the very next play, 65 yard catch and run by Tyler Hughes to lead 20-3. Boise to close the gap, but only by a FG, 20-6. Boise would get a TD late in the 4th to make it 20-13. MTSU would add a FG before the end of the game to finish off with a 23-13 score.
Oklahoma would lose yet again, as they start the 2020 season 0-2. they were the National Champions from last year. TCU, Houston, USF, and Tennessee would all lose and drop out of the top 25. the top 8 remain the same with Miami, LSU, MTSU, ND, Clemson, Forida, South Carolina, and Michigan. Iowa and Florida State round out the top 10. the current front runner for the 2020 Heisman is MTSU's QB Lance Williams.
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Sunday, May 2, 2010
Middle Tennessee State celebrates their 42-16 home victory over rival North Texas
Blue Raiders were able to put away North Texas pretty easily. at one point leading 35-3. North Texas had a couple of big plays in the 4th which set up their 2 TDs, otherwise, MTSU's defense play a terrific game. MTSU's QB Lance Williams play a great game, throwing for 219 yards and rushing for another 57 and racking up a total of 4 TDs.
Williams would surpass the school record for career passing yards in this game. Williams now has 8,131 passing yards, and his current 77 TDs also is a school career record. Williams also has 1,983 career rushing yards and 27 career rushing TDs. He has started every game since stepping on campus and has been a big reason why MTSU has been so great over the last 4 seasons.
In the top 25, #1 Oklahoma lost to #17 Penn State and would drop to 9th. #2 Michigan would also drop to 8th, losing to #8 Notre Dame. #15 Maryland would drop out of the top 25 after losing to unranked Washington. #25 Utah would drop out after losing to unranked Air Force. Miami would become the new #1 team, followed by LSU, MTSU, Notre Dame, and Clemson.
Williams would surpass the school record for career passing yards in this game. Williams now has 8,131 passing yards, and his current 77 TDs also is a school career record. Williams also has 1,983 career rushing yards and 27 career rushing TDs. He has started every game since stepping on campus and has been a big reason why MTSU has been so great over the last 4 seasons.
In the top 25, #1 Oklahoma lost to #17 Penn State and would drop to 9th. #2 Michigan would also drop to 8th, losing to #8 Notre Dame. #15 Maryland would drop out of the top 25 after losing to unranked Washington. #25 Utah would drop out after losing to unranked Air Force. Miami would become the new #1 team, followed by LSU, MTSU, Notre Dame, and Clemson.
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Saturday, May 1, 2010
Middle Tennessee State opens the year with a convincing 27-3 victory over Louisville
The Blue Raiders open their 2020 season in Louisville. On the first drive of the game MTSU QB Lance Williams overthrows a WR Tyler Nelson and Louisville picks it off. That would be the only turnover for the game, for either team.
After stopping the Louisville offense and forcing a punt, MTSU strikes quickly with a 1 play drive, a 55 yard pass from Lance Williams to Tyler Nelson. Louisville was able to get into FG range on the next drive and closed it to 7-3. Early in the 2nd quarter, Jarrett Denman was able to punch it in from 2 yards out to extend the lead with a 14-3 score. MTSU would score again in the 2nd right before the half, with a 12 pass from Lance Williams to Brandon Banks. 21-3 lead at the half.
Both teams' defenses played great in the 2nd half. MTSU completely shutout Louisville in the 2nd half, and MTSU was only able to get 2 FGs in the 2nd half. The Blue Raiders were able to cruise to their first victory of the season. Georgia Tech was the only top 25 team to lose in week 1, and they would drop out of the top 25 which bumps Utah up to 25th after their win against Rival Utah State.
The Blue Raiders will take on an old Sunbelt Rival of North Texas next week.
After stopping the Louisville offense and forcing a punt, MTSU strikes quickly with a 1 play drive, a 55 yard pass from Lance Williams to Tyler Nelson. Louisville was able to get into FG range on the next drive and closed it to 7-3. Early in the 2nd quarter, Jarrett Denman was able to punch it in from 2 yards out to extend the lead with a 14-3 score. MTSU would score again in the 2nd right before the half, with a 12 pass from Lance Williams to Brandon Banks. 21-3 lead at the half.
Both teams' defenses played great in the 2nd half. MTSU completely shutout Louisville in the 2nd half, and MTSU was only able to get 2 FGs in the 2nd half. The Blue Raiders were able to cruise to their first victory of the season. Georgia Tech was the only top 25 team to lose in week 1, and they would drop out of the top 25 which bumps Utah up to 25th after their win against Rival Utah State.
The Blue Raiders will take on an old Sunbelt Rival of North Texas next week.
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Friday, April 30, 2010
Blue Raiders Off-season Activities
There were rumors of 4 Blue Raiders that were considering skipping their senior season to go pro. QB Lance Williams and WR Brandon Banks squash those rumors when they announced that they both will be returning for their senior season. HB Jonathan Smith, however, declared for the NFL draft. He will leave MTSU with 1,870 career rushing yards with 25 rushing TDs. He was not use much on the receiving end, only having 143 yards and 2 TDs. Also declaring for the draft, SS Ross Davis, who racked up 105 tackles in 2 seasons as a starter for MTSU, he was the defensive captain for the Blue Raiders this past season.
Other notable players graduating(had good playing time): (career stats)
LT Mark Hall
RG Omar Charles
HB Mario Rogers - 1,353 rushing yards 7 rushing TDs
WR Steven Triplett - 1,794 receiving yards 19 TDs
RE Mario Griffin - 177 tackles, 12 sacks, 4 Ints, 1 TD
DT Allen Winston - 164 tackles, 25 sacks
K Dallas Fowler - 98/111 FGs, longest FG of 53
Blue Raiders had the 12th ranked recruiting class, with only 11 new recruits. they did not have a lot of needs this past season.
2020 recruiting class:
5*(#1 HB) - Steve Murphy - 5'11" 209lbs.
5*(#1 FB) - Bobby Gunn - 6'2" 256lbs.
5*(#4 T) - Marcus Byrd - 6'6" 306lbs.
5*(#2 CB) - Kyle Bean - 6'2" 164lbs.
4*(#6 G) - Courtney Wilson - 6'3" 274lbs.
4*(#10 FS) - Zach Scott - 6'0" 211lbs. (converted to SS)
4*(#4 DE) - Anthony Dorsey - 6'4" 231lbs.
3*(#25 G) - Bobby Barrett - 6'0" 284lbs.
3*(#29 DE) - Joel Moore - 6'5" 228lbs.
3*(#30 DT) - Gary Smith - 6'3" 295lbs.
3*(#8 K) - Matt Woods - 5'10" 174lbs.
MTSU's 2020 schedule(with preseason rankings):
8/30 - at Louisville
9/5 - North Texas (old Sunbelt rivalry)
9/12 - #23 Boise State
9/19 - at #7 Florida
10/3 - #9 South Carolina
10/17 - at Ole Miss
10/22 - at Mississippi State
10/31 - Auburn
11/7 - Vanderbilt
11/14 - Georgia
11/21 - at Tennessee
11/28 - #2 Michigan
This will be the first season for the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders in the SEC conference. the "experts" are picking MTSU to win the SEC East over Florida, but 2nd overall behind LSU. This would be the Season for the Blue Raider to win it all as most of their starters return for this season. However, 2 of their 3 rushing trio that were ranked #1 in rushing last season have moved on. 4 year starter at QB Lance Williams is an early favorite for the 2020 Heisman Trophy and hopes to make history for the Blue Raiders. Williams already owns the School record for career TD passes(73), so every TD thrown will add to it. He is also just under 400 yards away from breaking the school record for career passing yards.
This is the best team MTSU has ever had in their history, some say they have the most balanced talent in the nation. Defensively, MTSU will be switching to the 3-4 defense. MTSU has a lot of great LBs and switching to the 3-4 will make the most use of them.
Pre-season Poll: school name - ovr, off, def, spt letter grades
NCAA Football Rankings - AP Top 25 | ||||
RK | TEAM | RECORD | ||
1 | Oklahoma - B+, B, A-, B+ | |||
2 | Michigan - A-, B+, A, C | |||
3 | Miami - B, B-, A, C+ | |||
4 | LSU - B, B, B, C+ | |||
5 | Middle Tennessee State - A, A, A, C+ | |||
6 | Clemson - B+, B+, A-, B | |||
7 | Florida - B+, B, B+, C+, | |||
8 | Notre Dame - A, B+, A, B | |||
9 | South Carolina - B, C+, B+, A+ | |||
10 | Iowa - B+, B, A, B- | |||
11 | VirginiaTech - B+, B, A, B+ | |||
12 | Florida State - A, A-, A, B+ | |||
13 | Illinois - B, C+, B+, C | |||
14 | Wisconsin - B+, B, A-, C | |||
15 | Maryland - B, B, B+, C+ | |||
16 | BYU - B+, B+, B+, B- | |||
17 | Penn State - B+, B+, B+, B- | |||
18 | Alabama - B+, B, A-, A- | |||
19 | Georgia Tech - A-, B, A+, B- | |||
20 | Ohio State - A, A-, A+, B+ | |||
21 | West Virginia - A-, B, A, B- | |||
22 | TCU - B+, B-, A, C+ | |||
23 | Boise State - B+, B, B+, C | |||
24 | Houston - B, B-, B, C | |||
25 | USF - B, C+, B+, C- |
MTSU's 2020 Depth Chart: Name - class - overall rating * =redshirting this season or have been redshirted in a past season
Depth Chart | Offense | ||||||
STARTER | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | |||
WR | Tyler Nelson - Sr - 93 | Austin Joseph - Jr* - 88 | Tyler Hughes - Fr* - 87 | Jack Sims - Fr* - 80 | ||
TE | Richard Mason - Sr - 87 | Charles Bellamy - Jr* - 85 | Ed Stephens - Fr* - 80 | |||
LT | Jon Hargrove - So* - 85 | Kevin Bell - Fr* - 76 | Marcus Byrd - Fr* - 76 | |||
LG | Daniel Bridges - Sr* - 91 | Ryan Tyler - So* - 85 | Courtney Wilson - Fr* - 76 | |||
C | Joe Morris - So* - 88 | Jared Smith - Jr* - 88 | ||||
RG | Jason Lamb - Jr* - 87 | Antwan Chapman - Fr*- 72 | Bobby Barrett - Fr* - 75 | |||
RT | Cornelius Triplett - Jr* - 89 | Matt Butler - So* - 85 | Manny White - Fr* - 77 | |||
WR | Brandon Banks - Sr - 92 | Kevin Weldon - Sr - 88 | Damon Pearson - So* - 83 | |||
QB | Lance Williams - Sr - 92 | Jason Johnson - Jr* - 89 | Glen Smith - Sr* - 83 | |||
FB | Bobby Gunn - Fr - 85 | Brandon Brown - Sr - 79 | ||||
RB | Jarrett Denman - Jr* - 93 | Jerome Wade - So* - 86 | Morris Allen - So* - 85 | Steve Murphy - Fr* - 83 |
Depth Chart | Defense | ||||||
STARTER | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | |||
LDE | Mike Mansfield - Sr* - 89 | Matt Green - Sr* 86 | Joel Moore - Fr* - 70 | |||
NT | Zach McBride - Jr* - 87 | Kevin Potts - Sr* - 85 | Tim Lacey - Fr* - 80 | Terrance Keyes - Fr* - 79 | ||
RDE | Rashad Foster - Sr* - 88 | Andy Herron - Fr* - 74 | Anthony Dorsey - Fr* - 76 | |||
LOLB | Matthew Ross - Jr* - 90 | Todd Richardson - So* - 85 | Brandon Scott - Fr* - 79 | |||
LILB | Criaig McCoy - Jr - 92 | Bob Concepcion - So* - 80 | ||||
RILB | Joe Swain - So - 91 | Vincent Baker - Fr* - 75 | ||||
ROLB | Terrance Oliver - So* - 91 | Corey Morgan - Sr - 90 | Rob Richardson - So* - 90 | |||
CB | Aaron Hines - Sr* - 95 | Mike Smith - Sr* - 91 | Doug Philips - So* - 77 | Kyle Bean - Fr* - 82 | ||
SS | Derrick Bishop - So* - 86 | Rod Marshall - So* - 85 | Zach Scott - Fr* - 78 | |||
FS | Thomas Morris - So - 85 | Blake Davis - So* - 84 | Corey Parker - Fr* - 78 | |||
CB | Tony Griffin - Sr* - 93 | Keith Givens - Jr* - 88 | Michael Hopkins - Fr* - 78 |
Depth Chart | Special Teams | ||||||
STARTER | 2ND | 3RD | 4TH | |||
K | Matt Woods - Fr - 80 | |||||
P | Kellen Mooney - Fr* - 76 | |||||
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PR | Tyler Hughes - Fr* - 87 | Morris Allen - So* - 85 | ||||
KR | Tyler Hughes - Fr* - 87 | Morris Allen - So* - 85 | ||||
LS | Daniel Bridges - Sr* - 91 |
Blue Raiders pull out a close Fiesta Bowl victory over Florida
The Blue Raiders make their 3rd appearance in the Fiesta Bowl, this time against SEC foe Florida. MTSU would strike first on a 9 yard pass to TE Richard Mason from Lance Williams. late in the 2nd quarter, MTSU would add another TD to their score with a 59 yard pass to Brandon Banks from Lance Williams. 14-0 lead. Florida put together a great 2-minute drill, driving down the field and eventually getting into the end zone with a 2 yard pass to Landry from Matthews. 14-7 halftime.
Florida had turnover issue all game, mostly in the redzone. MTSU would take advantage of it late in the third to extend the lead to 10 point with a FG. 17-7 MTSU. Florida would make a run for it late in the 4th, put together a great drive and UF's QB Matthews would punch it in on the ground from 1 yard out. 17-14. Florida would not be able to get the onside kicks, and MTSU would run the clock out to win 17-14.
Virginia Tech blows out Houston in the FedEx Orange Bowl 41-3
Miami beat Cincinnati in the Allstate Sugar Bowl 24-17
Michigan beat Oregon in the Rose Bowl 20-13
Oklahoma beat LSU in the National Championship 14-13
after the end of the 2019 season, The SEC officials offered an invitation to MTSU to join the conference. Kentucky had recently been removed and the SEC needed a good replacement. MTSU accepted the offer. MTSU ended the season ranked #2 in the final polls.
Florida had turnover issue all game, mostly in the redzone. MTSU would take advantage of it late in the third to extend the lead to 10 point with a FG. 17-7 MTSU. Florida would make a run for it late in the 4th, put together a great drive and UF's QB Matthews would punch it in on the ground from 1 yard out. 17-14. Florida would not be able to get the onside kicks, and MTSU would run the clock out to win 17-14.
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Virginia Tech blows out Houston in the FedEx Orange Bowl 41-3
Miami beat Cincinnati in the Allstate Sugar Bowl 24-17
Michigan beat Oregon in the Rose Bowl 20-13
Oklahoma beat LSU in the National Championship 14-13
after the end of the 2019 season, The SEC officials offered an invitation to MTSU to join the conference. Kentucky had recently been removed and the SEC needed a good replacement. MTSU accepted the offer. MTSU ended the season ranked #2 in the final polls.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Middle Tennessee State narrowly defeats Southern Miss on the way to their 6th straight C-USA Title
The Blue Raiders would have to fight to win their 6th straight C-USA Title against Southern Miss. USM would get the early advantage after a fumble by MTSU's QB Lance Williams. it would eventually lead to a USM TD as they take the 7-0 lead. MTSU would finally get on the board with a FG late in the 1st to close it to 7-3.
MTSU would add on 7 more points with a 12 yard strike from Lance Williams to Brandon Banks, 10-7 lead for MTSU. before the end of the half, USM would answer back with a TD of their own to retake the lead 14-10 at the half.
The 3rd quarter was a defensive battle, with MTSU being the only one to score any points with a 24 yard FG to close it to 14-13. early into the 4th, MTSU would punch it in from 1 yard, but would fail on the 2-pt conversion. The Blue Raiders would still lead 19-14. after forcing USM to punt, MTSU would run the clock down and add a FG to their lead, which was now 22-14.
USM would drive down the field and score on a 4th and goal to close it to 22-20, with a chance to tie the game on a 2-pt conversion. the 2-pt try would end up 1 yard short and MTSU would maintain the 22-20 lead.
Oklahoma's WR Terrell Mangum wins the 2019 Heisman Trophy. 102 catches 1499 yards 13 TDs. coming in a close 2nd was MTSU's QB Lance Williams with 2562 pass yards 26 pass TDs 577 rush yards 5 rush TDs. MTSU's LE Mike Mansfield wins the Lombardi Award with 72 tackles(29 TFL), 13 sacks.
BCS Bowl Games:
The 12-1 #3 Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders will face the 11-2 #6 Florida Gators in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.
The 10-2 #7 Michigan Wolverines will face the 8-4 Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl.
The 9-3 #4 Miami Hurricanes will face the 8-4 Cincinnati Bearcats in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
The 9-4 #20 Virginia Tech Hokies will face the 11-1 #5 Houston Cougars in the FedEx Orange Bowl.
The 12-1 #2 LSU Tigers will face the 13-0 #1 Oklahoma Sooners in the BCS National Championship.
MTSU would add on 7 more points with a 12 yard strike from Lance Williams to Brandon Banks, 10-7 lead for MTSU. before the end of the half, USM would answer back with a TD of their own to retake the lead 14-10 at the half.
The 3rd quarter was a defensive battle, with MTSU being the only one to score any points with a 24 yard FG to close it to 14-13. early into the 4th, MTSU would punch it in from 1 yard, but would fail on the 2-pt conversion. The Blue Raiders would still lead 19-14. after forcing USM to punt, MTSU would run the clock down and add a FG to their lead, which was now 22-14.
USM would drive down the field and score on a 4th and goal to close it to 22-20, with a chance to tie the game on a 2-pt conversion. the 2-pt try would end up 1 yard short and MTSU would maintain the 22-20 lead.
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Oklahoma's WR Terrell Mangum wins the 2019 Heisman Trophy. 102 catches 1499 yards 13 TDs. coming in a close 2nd was MTSU's QB Lance Williams with 2562 pass yards 26 pass TDs 577 rush yards 5 rush TDs. MTSU's LE Mike Mansfield wins the Lombardi Award with 72 tackles(29 TFL), 13 sacks.
BCS Bowl Games:
The 12-1 #3 Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders will face the 11-2 #6 Florida Gators in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl.
The 10-2 #7 Michigan Wolverines will face the 8-4 Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl.
The 9-3 #4 Miami Hurricanes will face the 8-4 Cincinnati Bearcats in the Allstate Sugar Bowl.
The 9-4 #20 Virginia Tech Hokies will face the 11-1 #5 Houston Cougars in the FedEx Orange Bowl.
The 12-1 #2 LSU Tigers will face the 13-0 #1 Oklahoma Sooners in the BCS National Championship.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Miami hangs on to knock the Blue Raiders from the ranks of the Unbeaten
Miami out plays the Blue Raiders in Miami. The Blue Raiders just couldn't keep up with the Hurricanes throughout the game. Miami had several bug plays that lead to points, while the MTSU offense had to work it's way down the field. Miami would score first on a 20 yard strike to Mathis from West. MTSU would answer back on a 4 yard run by Rogers.
the 2nd quarter featured 3 FGs in total, 2 by MTSU, and 1 by Miami. Miami added a 74 yard TD pass, this time to Allen and lead 17-13 at the half. The Blue Raiders would close the gap on their first possession in the 2nd half with a 47 yard FG. Miami still lead 17-16 and would extend that lead after a 14 yard run by Herman. 24-16.
The Blue Raiders would fight back to take the lead after a long TD drive capped off with a 1 yard run by Rogers and then Dallas Fowler's 4th FG of the game. 25-24 lead for the Blue Raiders. Maimi would answer right back quickly on a 59 yard TD pass to Allen once again. 30-25. The Blue Raiders had 4 chances in the redzone to take the lead, but would come up short.
MTSU drops to 5th in the BCS, Miami would jump from 14th to 6th. Oklahoma is 12-0 and #1, the only undefeated team right now. they will face Colorado in the Big 12 Championship(should be an easy game for OU). Florida jumps from 5th to 2nd in the BCS as Michiganm who was 3rd, lost to Ohio State. LSU is 3rd, while Notre Dame is 4th. Houston rebounded nicely after losing to MTSU, currently 10-1 and ranked 8th in the BCS.
the 2nd quarter featured 3 FGs in total, 2 by MTSU, and 1 by Miami. Miami added a 74 yard TD pass, this time to Allen and lead 17-13 at the half. The Blue Raiders would close the gap on their first possession in the 2nd half with a 47 yard FG. Miami still lead 17-16 and would extend that lead after a 14 yard run by Herman. 24-16.
The Blue Raiders would fight back to take the lead after a long TD drive capped off with a 1 yard run by Rogers and then Dallas Fowler's 4th FG of the game. 25-24 lead for the Blue Raiders. Maimi would answer right back quickly on a 59 yard TD pass to Allen once again. 30-25. The Blue Raiders had 4 chances in the redzone to take the lead, but would come up short.
MTSU drops to 5th in the BCS, Miami would jump from 14th to 6th. Oklahoma is 12-0 and #1, the only undefeated team right now. they will face Colorado in the Big 12 Championship(should be an easy game for OU). Florida jumps from 5th to 2nd in the BCS as Michiganm who was 3rd, lost to Ohio State. LSU is 3rd, while Notre Dame is 4th. Houston rebounded nicely after losing to MTSU, currently 10-1 and ranked 8th in the BCS.
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Saturday, April 24, 2010
Undefeated Blue Raiders defend their home turf against Tulsa
The Blue Raider brought their 2nd ranked rush offense in the game against Tulsa. Tulsa played tough in the first quarter however, shutting out MTSU in the first quarter, while Tulsa scoring a FG to lead 3-0 after the 1st.
The Blue Raiders offense exploded in the 2nd quarter, scoring 24 points with 2 TD by HB Jonathan Smith, with the third TD being a pass from Lance Williams to Steven Triplett. Tulsa added a TD of their own but MTSU would lead 24-10 at the half.
The Blue Raiders would mostly use their run game in the 2nd half, and it would pay off as the T.O.P. would keep the Golden Hurricanes off the field. MTSU would score a TD in the 3rd to take a 31-10 lead into the final quarter. Tulsa would try to start a comeback by scoring a TD with 4:44 left to trim the lead down to a 31-17, but MTSU would run down most the clock and then put up the final TD of the game to win 38-17.
MTSU moves on to 11-0(8-0), and will face the 14th ranked 7-3 Miami Hurricanes in Miami Gardens, FL. looks to be a great match-up with Miami having a top 10 ranked defense. the BCS would shake up some, as Utah ended up losing to BYU 29-28. Michigan is now ranked #3 with LSU and Florida in 4th and 5th. Oklahoma is still ranked 1st with MTSU 2nd, OU and MTSU are the only undefeated teams left and 8 teams have 1 loss.
The Blue Raiders offense exploded in the 2nd quarter, scoring 24 points with 2 TD by HB Jonathan Smith, with the third TD being a pass from Lance Williams to Steven Triplett. Tulsa added a TD of their own but MTSU would lead 24-10 at the half.
The Blue Raiders would mostly use their run game in the 2nd half, and it would pay off as the T.O.P. would keep the Golden Hurricanes off the field. MTSU would score a TD in the 3rd to take a 31-10 lead into the final quarter. Tulsa would try to start a comeback by scoring a TD with 4:44 left to trim the lead down to a 31-17, but MTSU would run down most the clock and then put up the final TD of the game to win 38-17.
MTSU moves on to 11-0(8-0), and will face the 14th ranked 7-3 Miami Hurricanes in Miami Gardens, FL. looks to be a great match-up with Miami having a top 10 ranked defense. the BCS would shake up some, as Utah ended up losing to BYU 29-28. Michigan is now ranked #3 with LSU and Florida in 4th and 5th. Oklahoma is still ranked 1st with MTSU 2nd, OU and MTSU are the only undefeated teams left and 8 teams have 1 loss.
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Friday, April 23, 2010
Middle Tennessee State remains undefeated after a visit to University Park
Penn State has been on a downward spiral the last 3 weeks, losing to Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin, all of who are currently ranked in the top 25. They had to host the #3 team of Middle Tennessee State. The game was dominated by the Blue Raiders on both sides of the ball, even with the Blue Raiders having trouble with turnovers.
Penn State would strike first with a 1 yard run by HB Aaron Denman. The Blue Raiders would answer back on a 20 yard pass from Lance Williams to Steven Triplett. After throwing an Int, MTSU would eventually rebound from that with a 9 yard TD run by Jonathan Smith to take a 14-7 lead into the half.
The Blue Raiders would control the 2nd half with a great rushing attack followed by a great defense. MTSU would add another TD early in the 3rd with a 30 yard TD pass to Kevin Weldon from Lance Williams. MTSU would not look back from that and would go on to win with a score of 21-7.
The #1 team Florida Gators, ended up losing at #12 South Carolina, and would fall down to 7th. Oklahoma becomes the #1 team in the BCS with MTSU right behind with Utah in 3rd. These 3 teams are now the only undefeated teams left. Utah ends the season with 3 tough opponents, ECU, TCU, and BYU. all hanging around the top 25 with TCU currently ranked at 14th. OU has the easier road, but will still have to win the Big 12 first.
The Blue Raiders move to 10-0(7-0) and will face the 4-5(3-4) Tulsa next week, then ending the regular season at #17 Miami. On the MTSU recruiting front, their class is pretty much set, only having to replace 10 seniors, 9 players have already committed, leaving the Blue Raiders only looking for another DE to finish the class.
Penn State would strike first with a 1 yard run by HB Aaron Denman. The Blue Raiders would answer back on a 20 yard pass from Lance Williams to Steven Triplett. After throwing an Int, MTSU would eventually rebound from that with a 9 yard TD run by Jonathan Smith to take a 14-7 lead into the half.
The Blue Raiders would control the 2nd half with a great rushing attack followed by a great defense. MTSU would add another TD early in the 3rd with a 30 yard TD pass to Kevin Weldon from Lance Williams. MTSU would not look back from that and would go on to win with a score of 21-7.
The #1 team Florida Gators, ended up losing at #12 South Carolina, and would fall down to 7th. Oklahoma becomes the #1 team in the BCS with MTSU right behind with Utah in 3rd. These 3 teams are now the only undefeated teams left. Utah ends the season with 3 tough opponents, ECU, TCU, and BYU. all hanging around the top 25 with TCU currently ranked at 14th. OU has the easier road, but will still have to win the Big 12 first.
The Blue Raiders move to 10-0(7-0) and will face the 4-5(3-4) Tulsa next week, then ending the regular season at #17 Miami. On the MTSU recruiting front, their class is pretty much set, only having to replace 10 seniors, 9 players have already committed, leaving the Blue Raiders only looking for another DE to finish the class.
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