Previewing TU
Posted by TTHS on September 28th, 2007
Rolling into town this weekend are the Towson Tigers, which is possibly the most important game of the year so far. The Tigers are 2-2 so far with wins over Central Connecticut State and Morgan State, and losses to Delaware and UMass. This is a swing game for the CAA’s standings, and both games will play it as a must-win.
The Tiger’s strongest asset is the passing game. Sean Schaefer was a Payton award candidate, but has been very unimpressive thus far. He has 6 touchdowns on the year but an unexpected 8 interceptions. He will need to play like last year for the Tigers to win. His top receiver this year has been Paul Perry, who has 264 yards with a TD. Marcus Lee is also having a strong year, with 219 yards and a touchdown. Tommy Breaux, who is also on the basketball team, has 166 yards as well.
The running game has been terrible this year, and the leading rusher is Rasheed McClaude with 248 yards and 2 touchdowns. Nick Williams has also seen time, and has 117 yards on the year. They are averaging 55 yards per game on the ground so far this year, and if they only go for 55 this week I don’t see this game being close.
The Towson defense against the run has been lackluster this year, giving up an average of 178 yards per game. They are giving up an average of 4.4 yards per carry, and 6 TD’s on the ground. The passing defense has been very similar, at 176 yards against per game. The D is averaging 11.8 yards per catch against, and have caused 3 INT’s. Linebacker Maurice Wilkins is leading the team in tackles with 47 and a forced fumble, and Drew Mack, Kenny Scott, and Raymond White all have interceptions.
I think Towson is one of the more overrated teams in the conference. If Schaefer struggles this game will not be close, and I think the Tribe wins either way. Expect the D to make some plays, and Phillips to have another great game.
Tribe:35
TU:24