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NT, MTSU Game Matchups

Michael Prescott

Issue date: 9/30/06 Section: SPORTS

When the Mean Green run: Advantage Mean Green

Although the offensive line has looked questionable at times I think last week was what it needed to jump start the running game. Junior running back Jamario Thomas had his first 100-yard rushing game of the season rushing for 120 yards on 18 carries while junior quarterback Woody Wilson was able to add 43 yards of his own. The Middle Tennessee defense has allowed its opponents to rush for at least 95 yards in three of its four games this season. With Thomas and the offensive line having enjoyed a 100-yard game once this season, I look for the Mean Green to take this one away.

When the Mean Green pass: Advantage Mean Green

The Middle Tennessee defense has allowed an average of 171.5 passing yards the season. Now the Mean Green hasn't thrown a whole lot this season but when it has, junior quarterback Woody Wilson has completed to pass 64 percent of the time. With Wilson at the helm, not only will the defense have to about the pass but also his ability to run which should loosen up the coverage downfield. This will allow the Mean Green receivers to get open and put the offense in place to win the game.

When the Blue Raiders run: Advantage Mean Green

I give the Mean Green the advantage in this category, but it isn't going to be easy. Middle Tennessee uses a two-back system alternating between Eugene Gross and DeMarco McNair. Neither of the two has yet to rush for over 100 yards in a game, but they have averaged a combined 98.3 rush yards per game. On the other hand, the Mean Green defense has given up an average of 138.5 rush yards a game. With the defense being a little beat up after facing four tough opponents, it is going to be a dogfight on the ground. However, with this being the first conference game and NT returning home after two road games I look for the Mean Green front line to control the big gains as NT goes on to win the game.

When the Blue Raiders pass: Advantage Mean Green

The Blue Raider passing game has struggled this season as starting quarterback Clint Marks has only completed 51 percent of his passes for a total of 441 yards. Marks has also only thrown for two touchdowns while throwing four interceptions. Last year against NT, Marks threw three interceptions in a five-turnover game that led to fourteen Mean Green points. This is a series that has been highlighted with 17 total turnovers in the five games. If the NT defense can win the turnover battle and limit the yards after the catch, the Mean Green will extend its lead to 6-0 over the Blue Raiders.

Special Teams: Draw

The special teams for the Mean Green have been consistent all year aside from the first half of last week's game against Akron. Freshman running back Evan Robertson has blocked and recovered two punts this season and had a 24-yard kick off return last week. Although head coach Darrell Dickey was not happy with the way the team played last week, it was able to put the offense in position to take the lead more than once in the second half. As for Middle Tennessee they have averaged four yards on punt returns and 21.5 yards on kick returns. The field goal unit is almost dead even for both teams. NT place kicker Dennis Hopovac has made two of three field goals attempts while Middle Tennessee kicker Colby Smith has faired just as well. When all is said and done, there is no real advantage for either team so go ahead and take your pick.

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NT, MTSU Game Matchups

Michael Prescott

Issue date: 9/30/06 Section: SPORTS

When the Mean Green run: Advantage Mean Green

Although the offensive line has looked questionable at times I think last week was what it needed to jump start the running game. Junior running back Jamario Thomas had his first 100-yard rushing game of the season rushing for 120 yards on 18 carries while junior quarterback Woody Wilson was able to add 43 yards of his own. The Middle Tennessee defense has allowed its opponents to rush for at least 95 yards in three of its four games this season. With Thomas and the offensive line having enjoyed a 100-yard game once this season, I look for the Mean Green to take this one away.

When the Mean Green pass: Advantage Mean Green

The Middle Tennessee defense has allowed an average of 171.5 passing yards the season. Now the Mean Green hasn't thrown a whole lot this season but when it has, junior quarterback Woody Wilson has completed to pass 64 percent of the time. With Wilson at the helm, not only will the defense have to about the pass but also his ability to run which should loosen up the coverage downfield. This will allow the Mean Green receivers to get open and put the offense in place to win the game.

When the Blue Raiders run: Advantage Mean Green

I give the Mean Green the advantage in this category, but it isn't going to be easy. Middle Tennessee uses a two-back system alternating between Eugene Gross and DeMarco McNair. Neither of the two has yet to rush for over 100 yards in a game, but they have averaged a combined 98.3 rush yards per game. On the other hand, the Mean Green defense has given up an average of 138.5 rush yards a game. With the defense being a little beat up after facing four tough opponents, it is going to be a dogfight on the ground. However, with this being the first conference game and NT returning home after two road games I look for the Mean Green front line to control the big gains as NT goes on to win the game.

When the Blue Raiders pass: Advantage Mean Green

The Blue Raider passing game has struggled this season as starting quarterback Clint Marks has only completed 51 percent of his passes for a total of 441 yards. Marks has also only thrown for two touchdowns while throwing four interceptions. Last year against NT, Marks threw three interceptions in a five-turnover game that led to fourteen Mean Green points. This is a series that has been highlighted with 17 total turnovers in the five games. If the NT defense can win the turnover battle and limit the yards after the catch, the Mean Green will extend its lead to 6-0 over the Blue Raiders.

Special Teams: Draw

The special teams for the Mean Green have been consistent all year aside from the first half of last week's game against Akron. Freshman running back Evan Robertson has blocked and recovered two punts this season and had a 24-yard kick off return last week. Although head coach Darrell Dickey was not happy with the way the team played last week, it was able to put the offense in position to take the lead more than once in the second half. As for Middle Tennessee they have averaged four yards on punt returns and 21.5 yards on kick returns. The field goal unit is almost dead even for both teams. NT place kicker Dennis Hopovac has made two of three field goals attempts while Middle Tennessee kicker Colby Smith has faired just as well. When all is said and done, there is no real advantage for either team so go ahead and take your pick.

Jeez...pretty optomistic....he calls special teams a draw?! Akron killed us in this department and it seems like SMU made some big returns on us as well. Having not even seen the muts play, I think it's safe to say they can cover kickoffs better than we can.

I have a question....having listened to all but the final quarter a week ago, Thomas entered the 4th quarter with 118 yds....but finished the game with 120. From what I've read here, it sounds like we had the ball most of the 4th quarter. If that's the case, how does Thomas only gain 2 yds the entire 4th quarter?...and why is anyone ready to say that our running game is magically cured? Not trying flame with this, just looking for someone who can recount what happened in the 4th quarter against Akron...and why Thomas only had 2 yards.

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This was a little homerish, but its good to finally see that from OUR school paper as opposed to years past. I would have to say the MUTS have the advantage when passing and I would say its a draw when we are passing, but we should hold the advantage when running or stopping the run.

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