Saturday will be Ferrum's final non-conference contest before the ODAC season gets into full swing. This week, the 0-2 Ferrum Panthers, will visit the 0-1 LaGrange Panthers. LaGrange is coming off of a scathing defeat, at the hands of the Berry College Vikings, 56-10. As this was the first game for LaGrange, it is hard to determine exactly what we will face Saturday, but in looking over the stats, I am thinking that their pass defense may be an area to exploit.
It would also appear that LaGrange while pretty balanced offensively, may lean toward passing rather than running. This would be only by the slightest of margins. It is difficult to say how this will play out as I know very little about LaGrange, and even less about Berry, but I see this as a very tough game. Look for Ferrum to possibly ride the arm of Hawkins and utilizing the talents of Lamb and Gray to give the offense the edge.
Ferrum has some work to do tomorrow to get into the win column, but this opponent will be the most evenly matched opponent so far, this young season. Look for the defense to continue to work to improve, and I am of the opinion that this week will have given the defense the chance to get closer as a unit, and to gel. My hope is the defense will make some crucial, confidence building plays, and at the same time demoralize the LaGrange offense.
It could be a very close game, and I am looking forward to following every play.
Ferrum 21
LaGrange 19
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