SC State Game Notes                                   Coastal Carolina Game Notes
ORANGEBURG, SC—The South Carolina State Bulldogs will face their toughest  non-conference opponent of the season when they take on #1 ranked Coastal Carolina Saturday (Sept. 11) at Oliver. C. Dawson Stadium.

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South Carolina State Press Conference Highlights
Sept.  8, 2015
Coastal Carolina at South Carolina State
Head Coach Buddy Pough
 
Opening Statement
"As, regards to Coastal Carolina, we are probably go against one of the best teams in our division Saturday. We will have a task on our hand but it helps we are playing home in front our fans."

How do you rate your teams play against Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Orlando?
"We got off to a slow start early on. Our offense had a few costly turnovers, which made the score 7-0 at halftime. Somehow we got things going in the second-half and managed to put some points on the scoreboard. We have to do a better job of taking care of the football and capitalizing off our opponents mistakes."

How would you evaluate your teams overall effort after the slow start against UAPB?
"Our defense played really well against UAPB, but you have to realize it's only the first game so we have to work on a few things to get better. When you talk about our defense you think of the Javon Hargrave, Chris Pauling and the list goes on. We played thirteen (13) freshmen and four straight out of high school in our season-opener on offense and defense."

Anything stands out after the first game?
"You see some things that really excite you at times on both sides of the ball, and then you see something gets under your skin. We really have a chance to be a good solid offensive football team, something we have been lacking in the past. "

South Carolina State returns to action on Thursday (Sept. 17) when they open MEAC play against conference foe Florida A&M on national television. The game will be televised live on ESPNU and ESPN3 at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m.