Ferrum Outlasts Shenandoahin Rain Soaked Contest

The Ferrum Panthers stopped a Shenandoah University 2 point conversion attempt in the fourth quarter to claim a 14-12 victory at a rain soaked W.B, Adams Stadium.

While the pregame post had many areas for the Panthers to focus on, what it did not include was the weather intangible. This game was played on a rainy afternoon, which altered both teams statistics. I will review the focus areas and game stats, and break down the main areas of the offense.

Time of possession was controlled by the Panthers as they had the ball for just over 3 mins. more than Shenandoah.

Penalties were fairly even, but Ferrum had 7 for 65 yds., and the Hornets had 6 for 53 yds.

Turnovers were kept to a minimum, and even with the conditions, neither team fumbled. Each team did throw an interception, and both led to a touchdown.

Controlling the line of scrimmage was another success for Ferrum, as the Panthers out rushed the Hornets 212 yds. to 161. Ferrum also had 21 more passing yards, 99-78.

Pressuring/Sacking the QB, was made difficult by the field conditions. Ferrum was unable to record a sack.


Defensive secondary play improved greatly this week as the yards per completion for the opposition was reduced by about two thirds from last week. They also had an interception that led to a Panther touchdown. Much Improved!

Red Zone control was strong as the Hornets only advanced into the Ferrum Red Zone twice, but they did score one touchdown.

Special Teams play was the largest weakness for Ferrum. Kickoff return coverage allowed an average of 40 yards on 3 Kickoff returns with one of them being returned 85 yards for a touchdown. Clint Slappey was 2-2 in PAT's, and did not attempt a field goal. The Hornets kicker missed one FG, and an extra point.


The weather no doubt played a factor, and though it was equally bad for both teams, Ferrum seemed to be bothered somewhat less. Overall it was a pretty evenly played game.

Special recognition to William Kenny this week as he had an interception, and 4 tackles; one of which stopped the game tying two point conversion attempt. http://www.ferrumpanthers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=501&path=football

Overall, Ferrum again played a solid game, but weather and poor kickoff coverage kept it from being a wider margin of victory. Both Panther quarterbacks had good games, and led a quality offensive performance. The running game was the standout feature for the offense.

Defensively, Ferrum played strong with a much better effort from the secondary.

The Panthers travel to Danville this week, to take on an improving Averett Cougar team. I will preview this game in a post later in the week.