Ferrum returns home today after their bye week. Today the opponent, LaGrange, sits at 3-3 overall, and 2-1 in the conference, with conference wins over Methodist and North Carolina Wesleyan, and their only conference loss coming against Averett.
This is a strong team that has been flying somewhat under the radar. Currently, the LaGrange Panthers sit in 3rd place behind Averett, and ahead of fourth place Maryville.
Their strength is their passing game. Quarterback Connor Blair is averaging 316 yards per game, hanging 500 yards through the air on the Bishops last week.
The Ferrum Panthers will have their hands full, especially in the secondary, but the pressure may really be on the offense. Ferrum will have to focus again on ball control, to keep the ball out of the hands of the LaGrange offense. This could be a high scoring game, but mistakes may make the difference. Penalties and turnovers could work against which ever team suffers the most of them. I like Ferrum's chances at home. As for penalties, this has not been a real negative, but I think Ferrum's turnovers could be an issue........an issue for LaGrange's quarterback as Ferrum's secondary has been coming up with quite a few interceptions lately, with 7 on the season. Look for Montel Lee and Co. to really pressure Blair.
This could be a really good game, and should be a huge home win for Ferrum.
Go Ferrum!
Saturday, October 14, 2017
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