BALTIMORE, MD—The two-time defending MEAC Champion SC State Bulldogs (7-2, 5-1 MEAC) will be on the road for their final two games of the regular season. First stop will be Baltimore, MD against the scrappy Bears of Morgan State (4-5, 3-3). The game will be televised live on ESPN2, with kickoff beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The Bulldogs enter the contest coming off a 54-14 routing of Howard University on Senior Day at home in Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. 15 Bulldogs seniors were honored and played their final home game among family and friends this past Saturday. Senior QB Malcolm Long became the school's career total offense leader, supplanting his predecessor Cleve McCoy. Long finished with 255 total yards to give him 6,363 for his career. Meanwhile, Morgan State suffered an 37-25 defeat to Norfolk State on last week.
Also, SC State honored legendary Bulldog coach Willie Jeffries for his achievements over the years and being selected into the College Football Hall of Fame and The Black College Football Hall of Fame. The University also approved to name the field “Willie Jeffries Field” after the coaching icon.
BULLDOG BITES:
Players to watch:
Malcolm Long #7-Sr.-QB*2010 Preseason MEAC Player of the Year Offensive; Payton Watch List; 2010 Captain *2010 Season Stats: 140-239-7 1,423 Yards 5 Touchdowns
Johnny Culbreath #50-Sr.-OL* 2009 SBN All-American selection *Earned preseason All-MEAC honors Anchored an offensve line who tallied up 4,391 in total offense. 2010 Captain this season.
David Erby #4-Sr.-LB*2009 SBN All-American selection*2010 Captain * Leads the team in tackles with 59.5 , 10 TFL, 4 Sacks, 2 Int, for 53 yards.
Julius Wilkerson #56-Sr.-LB * All-MEAC performer* 2010Captain * 3rd on team in tackles with 33, 4 TFL, 3 sacks.
THE SERIES: The Bulldogs are 7-1 against the Bears during Coach Oliver “ Buddy”Pough's tenure as head coach.
*SC State: Oliver “Buddy”?Pough (SC State '75)
----Coaching Experience: 74-28 (9 Seasons)
--- at SC State:Same
---vs. Morgan State:7-1
*Morgan St. Donald Hill-Ely (Virgina Union' 91)
--- Coaching at Morgan St. (42-48)
MEAC Football Turns 40
The 2010 MEAC football season celebrates 40 years of MEAC football, 1971-2010.
IN THE POLLS - #10 B-CU and #15 S.C. Sate move up one spot
Bethune-Cookman is listed at No. 10 after defeating Hampton last week, 23-18. The Wildcats entered the Sports Network's Top 25 four weeks ago and are currently ranked #13 in the FCS Coaches Poll and #12 in the AGS poll. The Wildcats are also ranked #2 in the Sheridan Broadcasting and BoxtoRow media polls. The South Carolina State Bulldogs are ranked #15 in the Sports Network Top 25 and 14th in the FCS Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs are also #4 in the Sheridan and BoxtoRow media polls.
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Football
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MEAC
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Pct
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Overall
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Pct
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|
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6-0
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1.000
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9-0
|
1.000
|
|
|
5-1
|
.833
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7-2
|
.778
|
|
|
5-1
|
.833
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6-3
|
.667
|
|
|
4-2
|
.667
|
5-4
|
.556
|
|
|
3-3
|
.500
|
4-5
|
.444
|
|
|
3-4
|
.429
|
4-5
|
.444
|
|
|
1-5
|
.167
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2-7
|
.222
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|
|
1-6
|
.143
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1-9
|
.100
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|
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0-6
|
.000
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1-8
|
.111
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SC State will close out regular season play next week when the Bulldogs travel to Greensboro, NC to take on the Aggies of N.C. A&T in a “Battle of the Borders”. Kickoff is at 1:30 p.m.
