For the first time, Shaw University visits Ferrum College. The Bears (0-1), come into today's game after their bye week. Their opening game found them on the short side of a 51-7 score at the hands of Albany State. The workhorses for Shaw seem to be their quarterback Justin Wheeler, and running back Cobie Bates. This seems to be where most of their offensive production came from. Bates figures in both the running and passing games.
On defense, giving up 51 points does not give me a lot of concern about the defense. On the other hand, I know nothing about Albany State, except they did play last week, and won over Kentucky State, 49-21. So overall, there may be little defensive information to glean from the Bears first game. Defensive Back, Darry Felix led the Bears with 11 solo tackles, and three assists. Against the run, the Bears gave up 311 yards to Albany State (6.5 ypc).
For Ferrum, I am hopeful that Jahylen Lee is back on the field today. He did not see action against VMI, and appeared to limp to the sideline late against Catawba. I have no update on his status. This is a game that Ferrum could win, but they have to execute, and having Lee in the line up would help them with that. There are other running backs, and I am sure they are ready to step up if needed. Look for Ferrum to rely heavily on Eli Foutz today both running and passing the ball. The story to winning will be controlling time of possession, creating turnovers, capitalizing on those turnovers, and special teams. This game could come down to a kickoff return, a punt return, a field goal, or kickoff and punt coverage. Ferrum has to hit on all cylinders today. This game should be competitive, and my feeling is that Ferrum can come away with a win, but mistakes have to be minimized, and opportunities have to be taken advantage of.
Go Panthers!
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