On to Lexington! After posting a big Senior Day win over Guilford, Ferrum heads up I 81 to take on the Generals of Washington and Lee. The Generals are the first place team in the conference with a 7-1 record. They rely on a strong running game as they have accumulated 2767 yards on the ground. They have a stable of running backs and run a triple option type of attack, but from video I have been able to find online, it seems to be run out of a shotgun formation. Not your typical wishbone by any means, but the triple option can be run in many ways. No. 1 Josh Breece seems to be the work horse for W&L. He has a lot of speed, and has carried the ball 118 times for 652 yards with 10 touchdowns on the season. Quarterback duties look to be primarily carried out by No. 6 Stephen Murrin. Murrin has carried the ball 66 times for 488 yards and he has scored 4 touchdowns. This team seems to have a very capable offensive line which has allowed the triple option to be as successful as it has.
The defense is led by #51 David Onyejekwe, a 6'1" Linebacker out of McLean High School. Onyejekwe leads the team in tackles with 23 solo tackles and 23 tackle assists. He has 1 interception on the year. If there is an area Ferrum can exploit, it may be their pass defense. Most teams that they have played have shown some success through the air. If there is a chance to win this game, Ferrum must be able to stop the option, and limit their time of possession. Take advantage of their secondary with a strong passing attack, and do not give them anything.....especially in the way of penalties. This is going to be a difficult climb. The Generals are on a roll, and can claim the conference crown with a win Saturday. Ferrum is not in the running for the conference crown with two losses, but they could sure throw the conference race into a tailspin with a win Saturday.
All in all Ferrum has it's work cut out for them. If Ferrum can play solid football with few mistakes then they can win. Overall I think the task will prove to be too much for the Panthers.
Washington and Lee 41
Ferrum 32
Go Panthers!
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