Potent Army ground game is big challenge for Bulls
One thing is for sure about the Buffalo Bulls opponent for Week Two. In a general sense, the Army Black Knights are extremely predictable. They are going to run the football … and run … and run … and run some more.
Army ran 49 plays from scrimmage last week, and 47 of them were passes. The Black Knights did not complete either of their two pass attempts.
Of course, the . . .
Army ran 49 plays from scrimmage last week, and 47 of them were passes. The Black Knights did not complete either of their two pass attempts.
Of course, the . . .
. . . problem for Buffalo (and any other Army opponent) is figuring out just where the Black Knights’ option offense his going. Then there is the task of bringing that runner down.
Army knows the option, and last week is executed well enough to complete overwhelm the Fordham Rams, 64-6.
Buffalo, meanwhile, fell at Minnesota 17-7 in former Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck’s debut at the helm of Minnesota.
Here is more on the matchup:
Army knows the option, and last week is executed well enough to complete overwhelm the Fordham Rams, 64-6.
Buffalo, meanwhile, fell at Minnesota 17-7 in former Western Michigan head coach P.J. Fleck’s debut at the helm of Minnesota.
Here is more on the matchup:
Buffalo at Army
Saturday, Sept. 9, Noon
Michie Stadium; West Point, NY
CBS Sports Network
WEATHER
Saturday, Sept. 9, Noon
Michie Stadium; West Point, NY
CBS Sports Network
WEATHER
ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS (1-0)● NOTE: While there will be competition on the field, outside that competition we can appreciate that West Point trains leaders who sometimes risk their lives in defense of our country.
Check HERE for an interesting video on West Point.
● Senior quarterback Ahmad Bradshaw led the Knights with nine carries for 177 yards – an average of 19.7 ypc. He also scored two touchdowns. For the record, he was 0 for 2 passing.
● Army used 15 ball carriers. The only player with more carries than Bradshaw in the opener was 5-9, 225-pound junior Darnell Woolfolk. He provided 95 yards and a score on 10 carries.
● Army did not punt against Fordham.
● Sophomore DB Jaylen McClinton owned seven tackles (six solo) and an interception. Junior LB James Nachtigal (6-3, 235) topped the Knights with eight hits (seven solo).
Check HERE for an interesting video on West Point.
● Senior quarterback Ahmad Bradshaw led the Knights with nine carries for 177 yards – an average of 19.7 ypc. He also scored two touchdowns. For the record, he was 0 for 2 passing.
● Army used 15 ball carriers. The only player with more carries than Bradshaw in the opener was 5-9, 225-pound junior Darnell Woolfolk. He provided 95 yards and a score on 10 carries.
● Army did not punt against Fordham.
● Sophomore DB Jaylen McClinton owned seven tackles (six solo) and an interception. Junior LB James Nachtigal (6-3, 235) topped the Knights with eight hits (seven solo).
BUFFALO BULLS (0-1)
● UB leads the series with Army, 3-2.
● Sophomore quarterback Tyree Jackson completed 22 of 42 passes for 211 yards with one TD and one interception against Minnesota.
● Junior Anthony Johnson collected a team-high 11 receptions for 140 yards with one TD.
● Buffalo managed just 51 yards rushing. Junior Johnathan Hawkins provided a team-best 21 yards.
● Junior Khalil Hodge had a huge day, registering 20 tackles, including eight solo. Tim Roberts (13) and Jarrett Franklin (11) were also in double-figure stops.
● UB leads the series with Army, 3-2.
● Sophomore quarterback Tyree Jackson completed 22 of 42 passes for 211 yards with one TD and one interception against Minnesota.
● Junior Anthony Johnson collected a team-high 11 receptions for 140 yards with one TD.
● Buffalo managed just 51 yards rushing. Junior Johnathan Hawkins provided a team-best 21 yards.
● Junior Khalil Hodge had a huge day, registering 20 tackles, including eight solo. Tim Roberts (13) and Jarrett Franklin (11) were also in double-figure stops.
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