Perplexed of the threat that was ahead of them, Southern University Jaguars turned such an unknown, into a win even with no video evidence of their play-style.
The Central Methodist Eagles (0-1) took a long bus ride from Missouri to A.W. Mumford Stadium and opened up their first game of the season with a loss. The drive of the Jags at last Saturdayís game eluded into a victory and reversed the mindset of the team.
The Jags (1-1) came into their home opener with their first one and one victory under Head Coach Dawson Odums as well as first-time career touchdowns.
In Lafayette it seemed that the rain and certification ruling halted the Jags, the muggy weather did not stop the Jags but instead clipped the wings of the Eagles as they accumulated 651 yards overall and an astounding 395 rushing yards on the ground.
Southern lab alumni, Deonte Shorts, said, ìWhen the runners run the ball, it makes my job a lot easier.î
To make up for the detriment of performance from last week, the team made a comeback by opening up the field with surprises of all sorts.
Not only did he pass 10 for 18 with 191 yards and a solitary touchdown, but he opened the dual threat option with 68 rushing yards as when the defenders thought he was throwing, he was sure to capture some yardage. In the first quarter alone, he engineered the offense to allow running backs, Malcolm Crockett, Reggie Travis, and Jamarckus Jones for their Jaguar career touchdowns.
Since he was eligible to play, Crockett took control of the run game for his first time at true possession and with strong opposition, he exceeded the demand when he achieved his first 108 rushing yards and a single touchdown.
ìCompared to last week, I feel that this game is a confidence builder for the next games to come,î said Shorts.
Last week standout, freshman quarterback Austin Howard, went 4 for 7 and threw for 68 yards and threw the only interception in the Jaguar season thus far and had changed roles from the past game.
The Eagles did not come into A.W. Mumford without a show; wide receiver Jamal Williams caught the 49 yard pass from quarterback Max Holmes to tie the game in the first quarter. Also, Kennan Onroe obliterated special teams when he ran 88 yards on the kick return for a touchdown at the clutch of the first half attributing to their last gain of points.
The Jags take on Northwestern State Demons (0-2) after their cataclysmic defeat against Baylor University but they will return to A.W. Mumford when they kickoff at 6pm on September 13.
Odums captivated the media when he announced the expectations of the next game against Louisiana team, Northwestern State.
ìWe will be motivated to defend our home turf and I think itís going to be one of those dogfights and I donít expect it to be like it was last year. I believe that game will be a good test of where we are going in the season,î said Odums.
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Jaguars offense obliterates the Eagles 56-14
September 9, 2014
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