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D2Football.com Columnists Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

November 10th, 2009

First let me say what a magnificent time I had in Columbus Georgia at the Fountain City Classic (Maybe the SIAC and the CIAA should look to host the Pioneer Bowl there), They do one heck of a job. Second, let me send a shout out to Marvin Broadwater and the brothers of Omega Psi Phi fraternity for the excellent barbeque that they shared with us. Third, a thank you to Edythe Bradley, sports information director, for Albany State University and Charles Ward, SID for Fort Valley State University (You folks make my job easy).

It's now NCAA Division II Playoff time and boy does the SIAC feel bamboozled (Morehouse College was bumped for West Alabama, who was not even ranked in the super regional the week before).

Nuff said, ARE YOU READY FOR SOME SIAC PLAYOFF FOOTBALL?

Saturday, November 14

West Alabama v Albany State
Albany, GA
1:00 PM EST
1st Round NCAA D2 Football Playoffs

Albany State University football fans will get another chance to see their favorite team in home action, as the Golden Rams were selected to host a first-round NCAA Division II Football Championship playoff game on Saturday

ASU is coming off a loss to Fort Valley State University during the 20th annual Fountain City Classic. ASU was totally dominated statistically as they lost the turnover battle 5-0 and lost the passing battle 281-231. After taking a lead in the game they squandered it in the second quarter. One thing is for certain they will look to avenge their loss with a win over UWA. Albany State will have to pull everything together to defeat West Alabama.

UWA returns to the post-season after a 35-year layoff, while ASU makes its sixth consecutive appearance. The Tigers' advanced to the 1975 Semi-Finals, topping North Dakota before falling to Northern Michigan. Albany State is accustomed to playing GSC teams in the post-season, going 2-4 in six previous matchups. Former league member Central Arkansas earned a 28-20 win in the last matchup which was also played at Albany Municipal Stadium.

West Alabama is still riding high after last Saturday's four-overtime upset at then No. 1 North Alabama, while Albany State seeks to rebound from a 35-13 loss to Fort Valley State. The Golden Rams are 3-1 at home this season, while UWA is 2-3 on the road.

West Alabama is second in the GSC in rushing offense (175.2) and kick off returns (22.1), third in scoring offense (31.8) and fourth in total offense (417.5). Albany State is tops in the SIAC in scoring offense (29.8), scoring defense (13.9), total defense (232.2) and rushing defense (76.5).

Quarterback Deon Williams is the key to UWA's success, placing third in pass efficiency (137.9), fifth in total offense (250.5) and sixth in passing (218.1). Running back Roosevelt Ross is fifth in rushing (63.9), while running mate Dameon Baylor is eighth (48.5). Linebacker J.D. Douglas is league's leading tackler (118).

ASU running back Demetrice Johnson is a Harlon Hill regional finalist and is tops in the SIAC in scoring (11.4) and fifth in rushing (93.7). Quarterback A.J. McKenna is first in passing (187.4), total offense (209.4) and passing touchdowns (18).

If Demetrice Johnson is healthy look for a big ASU rams victory!

Concordia vs Stillman
Tuscaloosa, AL
1:30 PM CST
Homecoming

SC has struggled this season mainly stopping the pass as they have given up nearly 187 passing yards per game. They have also struggled with fumbles and although they have lost 13 fumbles they have also thrown 16 interceptions, which have been wasted plays at the end of the day. In their victories SC capitalized on turnovers and special teams mistakes by their opponent and if they have any chance this week they will have to hope Concordia does the same.

I know Coach Coles wants to end the season on a winning note, give me the Tigers of Stillman in this one.

SIAC News

I have it from a reliable source that the 2009 Pioneer Bowl between the C.I.A.A. and The S.I.A.C. "Will be" I repeat "WILL" be played this year. Site Columbia, South Carolina, December 5th 2009. Looks like a game between Tuskegee University vs Elizabeth City State or Bowie State (More on this in a couple of weeks). Calls to the SIAC and CIAA offices were not returned by press time.

Got a question, comment, or just want to say hi, send me an email eric.tabor@d2football.com.

 

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