GAC Week 4 Previews

[Armo Wood]

Northwestern Oklahoma v. Southern Arkansas^th at 2pm CT

NWOSU recap:
SAU recap:
Game going forward: Lean Southern Arkansas


Harding v. Southern Nazerene^th at 6pm CT

HU recap:
SNU recap: While SNU had their worse offensive performance, they did a good job defensively and were still in the game at halftime against ATU, only being down 14-7. Turnovers and sacks continue to plague the offense. Defensively, SNU has a decent run defense, but they give up a lot of passing yards.

Game going forward: Harding


Ouachita Baptist v. Southeastern Oklahoma^th at 6pm CT

OBU recap:
SOSU recap:
Game going forward: Lean Ouachita Baptist


Arkansas Tech v. McNeese State^th at 6pm CT

ATU recap:
McNeese recap:
Game going forward: Thoughts and prayers go out to ATU that they have safe travels and no one gets hurt, because while we hope for the best, there is no way ATU is going to hang with a McNeese team that went toe-to-toe with the Nebraska Cornhuskers in Lincoln, Nebraska.
McNeese State


Henderson State v. East Central^th at 6pm CT

HSU recap:
ECU recap:
Game going forward: Henderson State


Game to Watch
Southwestern Oklahoma v. Arkansas-Monticello^th at 6pm
Background: Since GAC play began in 2011, SWOSU leads the series 2-1. The home team has won each game in this series so far, with UAM winning the first game, but SWOSU winning the last two meetings. This season UAM is vying for the title of Heartbreak Kids. The Boll Weevils have lost their first three games by a combined 13 points all late in the game. SWOSU appears to be vying for the title of Cardiac Kids as they have had to mount fourth quarter comebacks the past two weeks to stave off defeat.

Defense
Offense: The offense has talent, but play has been lackluster to date. Quarterback play has been especially problematic. For example, during the SAU game SWOSU changed quarterbacks. While the substitute quarterback managed to move the offense, it came with mixed results. On the one hand the substitute quarterback put up some decent passing numbers, on the other he threw two interceptions, one for a pick six. The offensive line needs to do a better job of pass protection. Last year they gave up only 15 sacks and they are already at 8. Run blocking has also been bad, only allowing the offense to average just 76.7 yards per game. The surprising fact is that this is the same veteran-led offensive line from last year.
Defense

Offense: Defense:
Coaches Quotes:
SWOSU Head Coach Dan Cocannouer on key or keys to playing UAM:
UAM Head Coach Hud Jackson on key or keys to playing SWOSU:
Keys Summary:

1. Fast start
2. Ability to finish
3. Run game

Thoughts:
: Lean Southwestern Oklahoma



: 4-1
Season Record to date: 13-3

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[Redready]

Always good. get plenty of time during lunch to read. Hope it's "injury free" for all student athletes this week, as it will continue to get more competitive as the year progresses.