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Post by Press Release on Nov 24, 2011 8:42:28 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead junior Zach Lewis
Nine Eagles Earn Postseason Pioneer Football League Honors
MOREHEAD, Ky. – Nine Morehead State Eagles have earned 2011 Pioneer Football League postseason honors, including three individuals who were named to the league’s first team. Junior wide receiver Donte Sawyer, senior defensive end Jerome Raymond and junior kicker/punter Rainer Duzan were named to the first team, while senior fullback Desmond Cox and senior linebacker Tony Bachman were named to the second team. Junior quarterback Zach Lewis, senior halfback Ronnie McDermott, junior offensive lineman Joey Clegg and junior offensive lineman Eric Matteson also picked up honorable-mention accolades. Sawyer set Morehead State single season (12) and career (16) records for touchdowns catches, plus led the PFL in that category this past year. He finished the 2011 campaign with 60 catches for 904 yards. Sawyer ranked third in the conference in receiving yards per game (82.2) and fourth in scoring. He also posted five games of 100-plus receiving yards. Raymond finished fourth in the league with 11.5 sacks and tallied 15.5 tackles for loss to rank eighth. He also forced a pair of fumbles and blocked a kick. Raymond closes out his career with 27 sacks and 41 tackles for loss to rank among Morehead State’s all-time best defenders. Duzan earns first-team honors for the second straight year. He established the MSU career record for field goals in the season opener and continued to add to it. Duzan finished the year 12-of-17 on FG attempts and went 49-of-51 on PAT tries. He led the team and ranked third in the PFL in scoring with 85 points. Duzan also earned PFL Special Teams Player of the Week accolades three times. Cox rushed for 956 yards and nine touchdowns in his final college season. He also amassed 323 receiving yards and took two catches to the end zone. Cox ranked second in the PFL in rushing yards to finish his career with 1,783 on the ground. He earned PFL Offensive Player of the Week honors after rushing for a career-high 218 yards in the season finale against Butler, which included a school-record 92-yard touchdown burst. Bachman wraps up a record-setting career at MSU with 107 more tackles in 2011. He ranked second in the PFL in overall stops this past year (9.7 tpg). He finishes his four seasons in an Eagle uniform with a school-record 304 tackles. Lewis, who set the MSU single-season record for passing yards (3.585), led the conference in total offense (313.5 ypg) and ranked second in touchdown passes (28). He also finished with Eagle single-season records for completions (324) and attempts (513), plus recorded a league-best eight games of 300-plus passing yards. McDermott caught 46 passes for 525 yards a trio of scores this season. He finished his four-year career ranked among MSU’s top 20 receivers all-time with 126 catches for 1,516 yards. Clegg, a center, and Matteson, a right tackle, helped Morehead State rank first among all Football Championship Subdivision schools in first downs (25.2) and fourth in total yards (478.9). In pass protection, the pair teamed up to allow the Eagles to rank second nationally in passing yards. They also blocked for Cox, who nearly chalked up 1,000 yards in the ground game. Morehead State finished the campaign 3-8 overall and 2-6 in the PFL. Half of MSU’s eight defeats came in heartbreaking fashion, by less than five points.
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Post by Press Release on Dec 27, 2011 19:32:49 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead junior Zach Lewis
Final Stats Released for 2011 MSU Football Season
THE EAGLE OFFENSE THE QB PUT UP BIG NUMBERS Zach Lewis led the Pioneer Football League and ranked sixth among NCAA Football Championship Subdivision players with 3,449 total yards this season (313.6 per game). The signal caller, who threw 28 touchdowns and just seven interceptions, completed 324-of-513 passes for 3,585 yards in 11 games. THE FIRST TO PASS FOR 3,000 Zach Lewis became the first quarterback in Morehead State history to pass for 3,000 yards in a single season when he tallied 338 yards on Nov. 12 at Davidson. He broke the record set by David Caudill, who amassed 2,979 yards via the air attack in 2002. MORE SCHOOL RECORDS FOR LEWIS Zach Lewis set Morehead State and Pioneer Football League records for completions (44) and attempts (68) on Nov. 5 at Campbell. He went 32-of-46 for 301 yards in the second half alone to help the Eagles score 28 points over the final 30 minutes. MSU SINGLE-SEASON STANDARDS TOO Zach Lewis also set Morehead State records for single-season completions and attempts for the second straight year. He connected on 260-of-423 as a sophomore in 2010 and has topped those figures by going 324-for-513 as a junior in 2011. SAWYER SETS THE SCHOOL STANDARD Donte Sawyer set a Morehead State single-season record with his 11th and 12th touchdown catches on Nov. 19 vs. Butler. Sawyer led the Eagles in catches (60), receiving yards (904) and TD receptions (12) in 2011. CATCHING CHASE AND COMPANY Donte Sawyer also owns Morehead State’s career record for touchdown receptions with 16 in just three seasons. Corkey Kirtley (1947-50) and Todd Chase (1995-98) shared the previous all-time standard with 15 TD catches apiece. SHOULDN’T 400 TOTAL YARDS EQUAL A WIN? Morehead State amassed 400+ total yards six times in 2011, but the Eagles lost three of those six games. MSU suffered defeats despite 651 yards at Saint Francis (Pa.), 555 yards against Drake and 514 yards at Campbell. 300 TOTAL YARDS IS A SAFE BET Morehead State tallied 300+ total yards in 10 of 11 contests this past season. The Eagles posted a season-best 753 in the opener against Kentucky Christian. 300 PASSING YARDS HAPPENED FREQUENTLY, TOO Morehead State also reached 300+ passing yards in nine of 11 affairs this past year. The Eagles recorded a season-high 512 at Saint Francis (Pa.). FIRING IT TO THE END ZONE Morehead State led the Pioneer Football League with 33 touchdown passes this past season. The total included 28 scoring tosses from Zach Lewis, three from redshirt freshman Boone Goldsmith and two from junior Kevin Thomas. THE OFFENSE DEFINITELY IMPROVED Morehead State improved eight first downs, more than 88 passing yards and 138 total yards per game from the previous season. The 2010 Eagles averaged 17.2 first downs, 269.8 passing yards and 340.8 total yards per contest. The 2011 Eagles averaged 25.2, 358.2 and 478.9 in those same offensive categories. AMONG THE NATION’S BEST Morehead State ranked in the top 10 of all NCAA Football Championship Subdivision schools for first downs (1st, 25.2), passing yards (2nd, 358.2), total yards (2nd, 478.9) and points (8th, 36.1) per game this past season. NO. 1 IN THE LEAGUE Morehead State led the Pioneer Football League in first downs (25.2), passing yards (358.2), total yards (478.9) and points (36.1) per contest this past year. WE THREW TO EVERYONE Morehead State had 16 different individuals with a catch in 2011, including six targets who averaged at least 20 receiving yards per game.
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Post by Press Release on Jan 26, 2012 21:25:35 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead junior Zach Lewis
Lewis one of 32 MSU Players on PFL Honor Roll
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Morehead State has placed 32 student-athletes on the 2011 Pioneer Football League Academic Honor Roll including former Clay County Tiger Zach Lewis. The list is highlighted by senior halfback Ronnie McDermott, who registered a 4.0 grade-point average as an accounting major during the fall semester. A total of 482 football players from the league’s 10 member institutions qualified for the honor. This marks the third consecutive year the PFL has announced a record number to its prestigious list. PFL athletic directors and coaches established the honor roll as a way to recognize the league’s outstanding student-athletes. The honor roll includes all individuals who participated in football and posted at least a 3.0 GPA during the fall semester.
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Post by Kentucky News on Feb 8, 2012 21:04:11 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead junior Zach Lewis
Three Eagles Named to All-Commonwealth Collegiate Football Team
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Morehead State football players Zach Lewis, Donte Sawyer and Jerome Raymond have been named to the All-Commonwealth Collegiate Team. The awards, which are presented by the Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame, recognize the state’s top players from the 2011 season. Team members will be honored on June 15 in Louisville. Lewis, a junior quarterback from Manchester, Ky., set Morehead State’s single-season records for completions (324), attempts (513) and passing yards (3,585). Lewis led the conference in total offense (313.5 ypg) and ranked second in touchdown passes (28). He also tallied a league-best eight games of 300-plus yards through the air. Sawyer, a junior wide receiver from Acworth, Ga., set Morehead State’s single-season (12) and career (16) records for TD catches. He finished the 2011 campaign with 60 receptions for 904 yards. Sawyer ranked third in the Pioneer Football League in receiving yards per game (82.2) and tied for fourth in points per game (6.5). He also posted five contests of 100-plus receiving yards. Raymond, a senior defensive end from Lawrenceville, Ga., closed out his career with 27 sacks and 41 tackles for loss to rank among Morehead State’s all-time best defenders. Raymond tied for fourth among league defenders in sacks (11.5) and ranked eighth in tackles for loss (11.5). He also forced a pair of fumbles and blocked a kick. Morehead State finished the campaign 3-8 overall and 2-6 in the PFL. Half of MSU’s eight defeats came in heartbreaking fashion, by less than five points. Visit claylive.com later this week for the announcement of MSU’s 2012 football schedule.
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Post by Press Release on Feb 17, 2012 17:54:26 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead junior Zach Lewis
2012 Football Schedule Highlighted by Six Home Games
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- The Morehead State football program will play six home games and five road contests in 2012. The Eagles will face three non-conference opponents, including Eastern Kentucky, and eight Pioneer Football League foes, including defending co-champions Drake and San Diego. “We’ve been working extremely hard this off-season and we’re excited about the 2012 campaign,” said Matt Ballard, who enters his 19th season as the head coach at Morehead State. “It will be nice to have six home games overall and two out of our first three at Jayne Stadium.” Morehead State opens the season on Aug. 30 when it hosts Southern Virginia. The Eagles then travel to Ohio Valley Conference rival Eastern Kentucky on Sept. 8 before wrapping up the non-conference slate at home against Saint Francis (Pa.) on Sept. 15. “We’ve had past success with Southern Virginia, so we’re looking forward to the opener,” Ballard said. “Saint Francis could be the most exciting and competitive game on our schedule. We had a 50-49 shootout at their place last year. It was certainly a whacky and crazy game.” MSU owns a 2-0 advantage in the all-time series against SVU and 5-2 upper hand vs. SFU. The Eagles and Colonels, who squared off regularly when Morehead State played football in the OVC and do battle in virtually every other sport, will be meeting for the 68th time in football. “We’re also excited about the game at Eastern Kentucky,” Ballard said. “I think it will be terrific for football fans in the state, in addition to our students and alumni. Eastern Kentucky is a fully-funded scholarship program, but we will get better by playing a tough schedule.” Morehead State will host Jacksonville (Oct. 6), Campbell (Oct. 27), Davidson (Nov. 3) and Valparaiso (Nov. 17) in league play, while the Eagles will travel to Drake (Sept. 22), Dayton (Oct. 13), Butler (Oct. 20) and San Diego (Nov. 10) in conference action. “There are a lot of good football teams in the PFL and each game is a challenge,” Ballard said. “Drake, Dayton and San Diego all finished in the top half of our conference last season, so we’ll definitely have our work cut out for us on the road this year.” Morehead State will play 11 contests in 12 weeks, beginning Aug. 30 and ending Nov. 17. The Eagles will enjoy their only open date on Sept. 29. Times and promotions for all 2012 football games will be announced at a later date. “The PFL is the most unique conference in the nation for any sport,” Ballard added. “The geography of our league literally covers the entire country – from San Diego (Calif.) to Jacksonville (Fla.) to Marist (N.Y.). There are 10 really solid football programs in the conference right now, and we’re looking forward to the addition of Mercer and Stetson in 2013.” Morehead State finished last season 3-8 overall and 2-6 in the PFL. Half of MSU’s eight defeats came in heartbreaking fashion, by less than five points. Morehead State led all Football Championship Subdivision schools in first downs (25.2), while ranking second in total yards (478.9) and passing yards (358.2). The Eagles also placed sixth in the nation with 36.1 points per outing. Individually, junior quarterback Zach Lewis ranked fifth nationally in passing yards (325.9) and seventh in total yards (313.5), while junior wide receiver Donte Sawyer placed 15th in all-purpose yards (146.2) and 28th in receiving yards (82.2). The Eagles set 17 school records a year ago – eight team and nine individual. The list was highlighted by Lewis, who set single-season marks for completions (324), attempts (315) and passing yards (3,585).
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Post by Press Release on Apr 5, 2012 16:01:20 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Eagles Ready For Spring Football Practice
Morehead State University Press Release
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- The Morehead State football team opens its spring practice schedule on Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET. The Eagles are scheduled to have 14 workouts between April 3 and 27. MSU will practice on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Sundays and Wednesdays are designated as make-up days, if needed. Workouts are open to the public and free of charge. “Football players and coaches will tell you the winters are too long,” said Matt Ballard, who begins his 19th season as head coach at Morehead State. “We are really excited about getting back on the football field and everything we’ll be able to accomplish during the month of April. “Our guys have been working extremely hard with their conditioning. Team improvement happens when each individual is dedicated to making himself better -- and that’s what we’re seeing. I really think we’re primed to have an outstanding spring season.” Morehead State’s annual Spring Game is set for Sunday, April 29, at Jayne Stadium. Chuck Mraz and Jason Blanton from the Eagle Sports Network will broadcast the affair on WIVY-96.3 FM (MSU athletics' flagship station) and it can also be heard on MSPR-90.3 FM. “Our No. 1 goal is getting through the spring without any significant injuries,” Ballard said. “We need to get a lot out of this month, but we need everyone to be healthy heading into the summer.” Morehead State returns five individuals who earned Pioneer Football League postseason honors a year ago -- wide receiver Donte Sawyer, kicker/punter Rainer Duzan, quarterback Zach Lewis and offensive linemen Joey Clegg and Eric Matteson. The Eagles finished last season 3-8 overall and 2-6 in the PFL, but half of their defeats came by less than five points. MSU led all 2011 Football Championship Subdivision schools in first downs (25.2 per game), while ranking second in total yards (478.9) and passing yards (358.2). The Eagles also placed sixth in the nation with 36.1 points per outing. Individually, Lewis ranked fifth nationally in passing yards (325.9) and seventh in total yards (313.5), while Sawyer placed 15th in all-purpose yards (146.2) and 28th in receiving yards (82.2). The 2011 Eagles set 17 school records -- eight team and nine individual. Lewis led the way by establishing single-season marks for completions (324), attempts (315) and passing yards (3,585). “Spring practice is all about defining roles for the players in the program,” Ballard added. “We graduated starters on both sides of the ball, so we’re going to need some of the younger guys to step up in those spots. Going from a role player to a significant contributor is usually a pretty big leap, but that’s what we’ll be looking for in some cases.” Ballard’s assistant coaches heading into the 2012 campaign are John Gilliam, Rob Tenyer, Chris Garner, Paul Humphries, Thomas Duffy, Matt McCutchan, Mike Simmons and Brett Rude. Morehead State opens its 2012 regular-season schedule on Thursday, Aug. 30, at home against Southern Virginia. Game times for the upcoming campaign will be announced at a later date.
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Post by Press Release on Apr 27, 2012 12:42:00 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead junior Zach Lewis
Morehead State Ready for Annual Spring Football Game
Morehead State University Press Release
The annual Morehead State spring football game is scheduled for Sunday at 4:30 p.m. ET. The event will take place at Jayne Stadium and admission is free. “I want to personally invite all Eagle fans out to Sunday’s spring football game,” Morehead State Head Coach Matt Ballard said. “We’re looking forward to a fun day and competitive contest.” The football exhibition will follow a regular-season baseball game between Morehead State and Ohio Valley Conference rival Eastern Kentucky. First pitch at Allen Field is set for 1 p.m. MSU’s baseball and football stadiums are located next to each other on the east end of campus. Morehead State’s spring football season has included four workouts each week in April. All returning players have been on the practice field, regardless of position or spot on the depth chart. “We’ve had an outstanding spring season,” Ballard said. “I’ve been very pleased with the way our guys have worked and competed. It’s been a fast pace with a lot of good tempo. We’ve made progress in all three phases of the game -- offense, defense and special teams.” The spring game will be carried by WIVY-96.3 FM, MSPR-90.3 FM and MSUEagles.com for the first time in school history. Chuck Mraz, Jason Blanton, Tanner Hesterberg and Mike Williams will have radio play-by-play, sideline reports and several interviews beginning at 4:15 p.m. “Sunday will serve as a great preview to what everyone can expect in the fall,” Ballard added. “We will have a lot of talented guys on the field. We will also be using a unique scoring system, which is different from regular-season games. I think that will be enjoyable for the fans.” The scoring system, to which Ballard refers, will give points to both the offense and defense. The offense will wear white and the defense will wear blue. In addition to traditional points, the offense will be credited with two points for multiple first downs on a drive, one for third- and fourth-down conversions, one for completions of at least 30 yards and one for rushes of at least 20 yards. The defense, meanwhile, will be credited with four points for a takeaway, three for forcing a three-and-out, two for stopping a drive without allowing a score, two for a sack, two for a stop in third- and fourth-down situations, one for allowing no yardage on a rushing play and one for a pass break up. Morehead State returns five individuals who earned Pioneer Football League postseason honors a year ago -- wide receiver Donte Sawyer, kicker/punter Rainer Duzan, quarterback Zach Lewis and offensive linemen Joey Clegg and Eric Matteson. MSU led all 2011 Football Championship Subdivision schools in first downs (25.2 per game), while ranking second in total yards (478.9) and passing yards (358.2). The Eagles also placed sixth in the nation with 36.1 points per outing. Individually, Lewis ranked fifth nationally in passing yards (325.9) and seventh in total yards (313.5), while Sawyer placed 15th in all-purpose yards (146.2) and 28th in receiving yards (82.2). The 2011 Eagles set 17 school records -- eight team and nine individual. Lewis led the way by establishing single-season marks for completions (324), attempts (315) and passing yards (3,585). MSU finished 3-8 overall and 2-6 in the PFL, but half of its defeats came by less than five points. Ballard’s assistant coaches heading into the 2012 campaign are John Gilliam, Rob Tenyer, Chris Garner, Paul Humphries, Thomas Duffy, Matt McCutchan, Mike Simmons and Brett Rude. Morehead State opens its 2012 regular-season schedule on Thursday, Aug. 30, when Southern Virginia comes to Jayne Stadium at 7 p.m. Visit MSUEagles.com for a full schedule with game times.
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Post by Press Release on May 2, 2012 16:26:01 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead junior Zach Lewis
Football Wraps Up Spring Ball With Spirited Blue-White Game
Morehead State University Press Release
MOREHEAD, Ky. – Morehead State football wrapped up its month-long spring practices Sunday with the annual Blue-White game at Jayne Stadium. In a spirited two-hour contest, the Eagle offense overcame a 14-point halftime deficit to rally and defeat the defensive unit, 61-42. The contest featured a unique scoring system that awarded points for several situations, including big plays, touchdowns and multiple first downs on offense, and sacks, interceptions, tackles for loss and stopping drives on defense. “I really liked our effort and the way our offense played in the second half,” said MSU Head Coach Matt Ballard. “Our defense was so physical and aggressive and created some turnovers, but that’s why we have the scoring system we do. It awards points for making plays and showing great effort and not just scoring touchdowns.” The Eagle defense surged to a 35-21 halftime advantage thanks to three interceptions and several pass breakups and drive-killing stops. Sophomore defenders Michael Jackson and Chris Benton and redshirt sophomore Nick McCune all came up with picks in the first half. The offense opened the second half with a 95-yard scoring drive, capped by a 13-yard touchdown pass from senior quarterback Zach Lewis to senior wide receiver Donte Sawyer, one of two scoring tosses caught by Sawyer on the day. Lewis, MSU’s record-setting signal-caller, passed for 250 yards on 20 completions. Sawyer grabbed a team-best five passes for more than 50 yards. “Football is a game of adversity,” Ballard said. “We talked to our offense at halftime when they were down by 14. We told them you have to be sound, sharp and just make plays. They came out and took the first drive and moved 95 yards and set the tone for the second half.” The Eagle offense also received a pair of touchdowns from senior wideout Kevin Thomas and redshirt freshman Justin Cornwall. Thomas caught a 49-yard score from redshirt freshman quarterback Michael Mann and also threw a touchdown to junior wideout Jason Rider. Cornwall snagged a 24-yard scoring toss from redshirt sophomore quarterback Boone Goldsmith and also rushed for a 25-yard touchdown. Redshirt freshman wide receiver Shade Whitfield caught a scoring pass as well. “Every live situation this spring, we have gotten at least two first downs on a drive,” Ballard noted. “That’s exactly what you saw after halftime and we had a completely different ball game.” Senior kicker Rainer Duzan booted a pair of field goals, one from 21 yards and the other from 25 yards out. Senior running back Greg Lewis and sophomore halfback Rob Hardin each piled up more than 40 yards. Senior Blake Stanley ripped off a 46-yard run, and redshirt sophomore Brandon Bornhauser recorded the longest run, a 50-yard tote to set up one of Sawyer’s touchdowns. “People on both sides of the ball made big plays,” Ballard said. “Our defense is young and we had some injuries today we have to deal with, but I am excited as we head into fall. This was a valuable experience today, and I think our team has done a nice job of learning and growing this spring.” MSU went through 14 practice sessions in the month, beginning April 3 and wrapping with Sunday’s game. The Eagles’ 11-game 2012 schedule features six home contests. The season opener is set for Thursday, Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. ET when Southern Virginia visits. Family weekend is Sept. 15 when the Eagles entertain St. Francis (Pa.) at 1 p.m., and Homecoming is set for Oct. 27 when Pioneer Football League rival Campbell provides the opposition at 1 p.m.
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Post by Press Release on May 6, 2012 5:59:14 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead senior-to-be Zach Lewis
Lewis Placed on CFPA Quarterback Watch List
Morehead State University Press Release
MOREHEAD, Ky. -- Morehead State’s starting quarterback, senior-to-be Zach Lewis, has been placed on the 2012 College Football Performance Awards Quarterback Watch List. The list recognizes the Football Championship Subdivision’s top 36 signal callers entering the season. Lewis set five MSU standards as a junior in 2011, including completions (324), attempts (513) and passing yards (3,585). He also shattered four Pioneer Football League records during the year. Lewis led the league in total yards (313.5) and passing yards per game (325.9), while ranking second in touchdown passes (28). He recorded a league-best eight games of 300-plus passing yards. A native of Manchester, Ky., Lewis was a 2011 PFL Honorable Mention pick for his achievements on the field and a 2011 PFL Honor Roll selection for his accomplishments in the classroom. The 6-foot, 205-pound quarterback has played in 29 collegiate football games. He has completed 670-of-1,097 attempts for 7,296 yards and 47 touchdowns in three seasons as an Eagle. He needs just 1,733 passing yards and nine touchdown tosses to set Morehead State career records. Lewis joins Drake’s Mike Piatkowski and San Diego’s Mason Mills as the only PFL signal callers on this year’s preseason watch list. Old Dominion’s Taylor Heinicke won the 2011 FCS award, while Baylor’s Robert Griffin III picked up top honors at the Football Bowl Subdivision level. Morehead State begins regular-season action on Thursday, Aug. 30, when Southern Virginia visits Jayne Stadium at 7 p.m. ET. It will be the first of six home games for the Eagles in 2012.
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Post by Press Release on May 29, 2012 18:45:26 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Football to Host June 16 Camp for Class of 2013 Prospects
Morehead State University Press Release
Head Football Coach Matt Ballard and his staff will host a camp for Class of 2013 prospects on June 16 at Morehead State's Jayne Stadium. Individual skill levels will be evaluated and several fundamentals of the game will be covered. Young men who will be seniors in high school this fall are eligible to participate. Details on the camp are below in PDF Format: www.msueagles.com/custompages/Football/2012/Junior%20Showcase%20Flyer.pdf
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Post by Press Release on Jun 26, 2012 19:38:24 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Sawyer & Lewis Earn BSCN Preseason All-America Honors
Morehead State University Press Release
Morehead State seniors-to-be Donte Sawyer and Zach Lewis have been tabbed as Football Championship Subdivision Preseason All-Americans by Beyond Sports College Network. Sawyer is a second-team wide receiver, while Lewis is an honorable-mention quarterback. Sawyer, a native of Acworth, Ga., finished the 2011 campaign with 60 catches for 904 yards and a school-record 12 touchdowns. He also owns Morehead State’s career record for TD receptions (16). Sawyer led the Pioneer Football League in touchdown catches, while ranking third in receiving yards (82.2) and fourth in points per contest (6.0). He registered five games of 100-plus receiving yards, including a 183-yard effort on Sept. 17 at Saint Francis (Pa.). Following his junior season, the 6-foot, 190-pound receiver was named to the All-PFL First Team and All-Commonwealth Collegiate Football Team. Heading into 2012, he is a part of the College Football Performance Awards Watch List for FCS wide receivers. Lewis, a native of Manchester, Ky., set five MSU standards in 2011, including completions (324), attempts (513) and passing yards (3,585). He also shattered four PFL records during the year. Lewis led the league in total yards (313.5) and passing yards per game (325.9), while ranking second in touchdown passes (28). He recorded a league-best eight games of 300-plus passing yards. Following his junior year, the 6-foot, 205-pound signal caller was a PFL Honorable Mention for his athletic achievements and a PFL Honor Roll selection for his academic accomplishments. Entering 2012, he is listed on the CFPA Watch List for FCS quarterbacks. Lewis has completed 670-of-1,097 attempts for 7,296 yards and 47 touchdowns in 29 career games as an Eagle. He needs just 1,733 passing yards and nine TD tosses to set MSU’s career records. Morehead State begins regular-season action on Thursday, Aug. 30, when Southern Virginia visits Jayne Stadium at 7 p.m. ET. It will be the first of six home games for the Eagles in 2012.
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Post by Press Release on Jul 2, 2012 7:15:39 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Football Season Tickets On Sale Now
Morehead State University Press Release
Season tickets for Morehead State’s 2012 home football, volleyball and soccer seasons will go on sale July 1. Fans purchasing season tickets will see a significant savings and guarantee their seats for every Eagle athletic home event this Fall. Fans can print the forms above and mail them directly to the MSU athletic ticket office. “Season tickets are the best option for our fans that want to be a part of every game,” said Darian Westerfield, assistant athletic director for external affairs. “We have a number of packages to suit our fan’s needs, and we believe our ticket holders will love not only watching our highly competitive and championship-level teams on the field but also will love the fun atmosphere associated with game day this season.” The Eagle football team will host six games in Jayne Stadium. Season tickets are only $55 for the general public and only $25 for MSU faculty and staff. MSU also offers a season box (eight seats) and several tailgating and parking options. The two-time defending Ohio Valley Conference champion volleyball team is set to battle 16 opponents in Wetherby Gym this year. A reserved season ticket is just $40, a 50 percent savings over buying single-game tickets for each match. A general admission ticket is priced at $30. Fans purchasing reserved tickets also get their own name plate on a seat they personally select, and parking is free for regular season matches at Wetherby Gym. The Eagle soccer team, which has been crowned OVC champions three of the past four seasons, hosts eight matches at Jayne Stadium. Season tickets are available for only $30, and parking for all regular season contests is free. For more information, call the MSU athletic ticket office at 606-783-2088.
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Post by Press Release on Jul 21, 2012 14:57:42 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Football Single-Game and EKU Tickets Now on Sale
Morehead State University Press Release
Single-game tickets for Morehead State’s six home football games, plus the road game at Eastern Kentucky on September 8, are now on sale. Fans can purchase tickets through the link below or by calling the MSU athletic ticket office at 606-783-2386. Single-game tickets for all home games, excluding Homecoming on Oct. 27, are $10 for adults and $3 for children ages 2-12. Homecoming game tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children. Single-game parking is $5 per vehicle. The athletic department, in conjunction with the Office of Alumni Relations, is also offering tailgate and ticket packages to the game at EKU. Packages are $15 and can be ordered through the Alumni Office at 606-783-2080. Tickets not including the tailgate that day are available for $11 and can be ordered by calling the athletic ticket office. Morehead State averaged a Pioneer Football League best 6,166 fans last year. The Eagles open the 2012 season Aug. 30 when they host Southern Virginia at 7 p.m. ET. www.etix.com/ticket/online/venueSearch.jsp?venue_id=7060
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Post by Press Release on Jul 24, 2012 20:41:55 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Lewis named first team All-Pioneer Football League by College Sports Madness
Morehead State University Press Release
Morehead State football players Zach Lewis, Donte Sawyer, Joey Clegg, Rainer Duzan, Dexter Geohagen, Zachary Senvisky, Eric Matteson and Quentin Brooks have all been selected to Preseason All-Pioneer Football League teams by College Sports Madness. Lewis, Sawyer, Clegg, Duzan, Geohagen and Senvisky have been recognized as part of the first team, while Matteson is a second-team choice and Brooks is a third-team pick. Lewis, a native of Manchester, Ky., set Morehead State records for completions (324), attempts (513) and passing yards (3,585) in 2011. He also shattered four PFL standards during the year. Sawyer, who hails from Acworth, Ga., finished the 2011 campaign with 60 catches for 904 yards and a school-record 12 touchdowns. He also owns MSU’s career record for TD receptions (16). Clegg, a native of Westerville, Ohio, blocked for a unit that led all Football Championship Subdivision schools in first downs (25.2), while ranking second in total offense (478.9) and passing yards (358.2) per game. Duzan, a product of Dublin, Ohio, led all kickers in the conference with 85 points in 2011. He knocked down 12-of-17 field-goal attempts and 49-of-51 extra-point tries. Geohagen, who hails from Far Rockaway, N.Y., tallied 44 tackles a season ago. He also led the Eagles with 14 passes defended, 10 pass break-ups and four interceptions. Senvisky, a native of Union, Ky., recorded 21 tackles and picked off three passes last year. Matteson, a product of Saline, Mich., joined Clegg on the offensive line to help Morehead State establish eight team school records and nine individual institution standards. Brooks, a native of Bardstown, Ky., paced the Eagles with 17 punt returns for 116 yards. Morehead State begins regular-season action on Thursday, Aug. 30, when Southern Virginia visits Jayne Stadium at 7 p.m. ET. It will be the first of six home games for the Eagles in 2012.
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Post by Press Release on Aug 6, 2012 4:55:07 GMT -5
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Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Morehead State Begins Preseason Football Camp
Morehead State University Press Release
Preseason football camp is underway at Morehead State as newcomers reported to Jayne Stadium on Saturday and returning players reported on Sunday. More than 100 players are gearing up for the 2012 season. The Eagles will have approximately 30 practices this month in addition to film, conditioning, team and administrative sessions. “This is a wonderful time of year for football coaches, players and fans,” Morehead State Head Coach Matt Ballard said. “The newcomers have been dreaming about playing college football all their lives, and our returning players are hungry to improve on the season we had in 2011.” MSU returns five individuals who earned Pioneer Football League postseason honors a year ago -- Joey Clegg, Rainer Duzan, Zach Lewis, Eric Matteson and Donte Sawyer. All five have received 2012 preseason honors in addition to Dexter Geohagen and Zachary Senvisky. “We’re excited about the starters we have coming back in all three phases of the game,” Ballard said. “We also have some starting spots and key back-up roles up for grabs entering camp, so it will be interesting to see who rises to the occasion over these next four weeks.” The Eagles led all 2011 Football Championship Subdivision schools in first downs (25.2), while ranking second in total offense (478.9) and passing yards (358.2) per game. MSU also ranked first in the league with 36.1 points per outing. MSU set 17 school records a year ago -- eight team and nine individual. Lewis led the way by establishing single-season marks for completions (324), attempts (513) and passing yards (3,585). More than 40 of the 100+ student-athletes are first-year players in the program. Two of the newcomers are transfers, while the remainder of the rookies are true freshmen. “It’s fascinating to watch young men from 14 different states mold into one cohesive unit,” Ballard said. “We will spend a lot of time on conditioning and X’s and O’s before our first game, but we have also designed some activities to help build the all-important team chemistry.” Ballard’s assistant coaches for the 2012 campaign are John Gilliam, Rob Tenyer, Chris Garner, Paul Humphries, Thomas Duffy, Matt McCutchan, Mike Simmons and Brett Rude. Morehead State opens regular-season action on Thursday, Aug. 30, when Southern Virginia visits Jayne Stadium at 7 p.m. ET. The Eagles have six home games in 2012.
Matt Ballard talks about the beginning of fall camp
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Post by Press Release on Aug 24, 2012 17:47:48 GMT -5
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Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Football Continues to Prepare for 2012 Campaign
Morehead State University Press Release
 Morehead State Head Football Coach Matt Ballard, senior quarterback Zach Lewis and junior defensive back John Coleman recently spoke with MSUEagles.com about preseason camp and the upcoming campaign.
See the video at the bottom of this article!
More than 100 players are gearing up for the 2012 season. The Eagles are working through a schedule of approximately 30 practices this month in addition to film, conditioning, team and administrative sessions. MSU opens regular-season action next Thursday when Southern Virginia visits Jayne Stadium at 7 p.m. ET. The Eagles have six home games in 2012. “It's hard to believe the season is just one week away," Ballard said. "We're looking forward to a Thursday night opener at Jayne Stadium. We've been able to accomplish a lot the past three weeks. I've been impressed with how hard our young men are working. Our guys are hungry and that should make for an exciting season.” Morehead State returns five individuals who earned Pioneer Football League postseason honors a year ago -- Lewis, Joey Clegg, Rainer Duzan, Eric Matteson and Donte Sawyer. All five have received 2012 preseason honors in addition to Dexter Geohagen and Zachary Senvisky. MSU set 17 school records a season ago -- eight team and nine individual. Lewis led the way by establishing single-season marks for completions (324), attempts (513) and passing yards (3,585). Visit MSUEagles.com, MSUEagles on Facebook and MSUAthletics on Twitter all season long for the latest on Morehead State football.
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Post by In The News on Aug 26, 2012 8:36:29 GMT -5
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Morehead senior Zach Lewis
kentucky.com
Morehead State Eagles preview
Scouting Report
Coach: Matt Ballard (90-84 in 18 seasons at Morehead State) Last season: 3-8 overall, 2-6 and tied for eighth in the Pioneer League Outlook: Ballard is entering his 19th year at Morehead with enthusiasm about his team and his program. With quarterback Zach Lewis leading the team, the Eagles led the Pioneer League in passing offense, total offense and scoring in 2011. Despite the lethal offense, the Eagles struggled to put together wins. Ballard said his team has gained confidence from their hard work in the spring and in off-season conditioning, and is poised to make some noise in the Pioneer League in 2012.
Players to Watch
QB Zach Lewis: Lewis, from Clay County, threw for more than 3,500 yards and 28 touchdowns during his junior season in 2011.
"I don't think there is a finer quarterback in the country than Zach Lewis. He is the I-AA version of Drew Brees. If you have never seen him play and you want to know what kind of quarterback he is, picture Drew Brees," Ballard said. "He is a field general with the best eyes in the country. He is an amazing quarterback." Coach Matt Ballard
Eagles' schedule
Date Opponent Time (All times local to school) Aug. 30 SOUTHERN VIRGINIA 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at Eastern Kentucky 6 p.m. Sept. 15 SAINT FRANCIS (PENN.) 1 p.m. Sept. 22 at Drake 2 p.m. Oct. 6 JACKSONVILLE 1 p.m. Oct. 13 at Dayton 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at Butler 6 p.m. Oct. 27 CAMPBELL 1 p.m. Nov. 3 DAVIDSON 1 p.m. Nov. 10 at San Diego 9 p.m. Nov. 17 VALPARAISO 1 p.m. Read more here: www.kentucky.com/2012/08/26/2311479/morehead-state-preview.html
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Post by Press Release on Aug 29, 2012 22:12:49 GMT -5
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Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Football Ready to Face Southern Virginia in Home Opener
Morehead State University Press Release
The Morehead State football team opens its 2012 season on Thursday when Southern Virginia visits Jayne Stadium at 7 p.m. ET. The Eagles have won both previous meetings against the Knights. Live video will be available via the Ohio Valley Conference Digital Network (OVCDigitalNetwork.com), live audio will be carried by the Eagle Sports Network (WIVY-96.3 FM, WMST-1150 AM and MSUEagles.com), live stats will be available on MSUEagles.com and Twitter updates can be found @msuathletics. Here are 10 notes heading into the game: THE QB PUT UP BIG NUMBERS Senior quarterback Zach Lewis led the Pioneer Football League and ranked sixth among NCAA Football Championship Subdivision players with 3,449 total yards in 2011 (313.6 pg). He recorded 28 touchdowns and just seven interceptions, while completing 324-of-513 passes for 3,585 yards in 11 games. THE FIRST TO PASS FOR 3,000 Zach Lewis became the first quarterback in Morehead State history to pass for 3,000 yards in a single season. He broke the record set by David Caudill, who amassed 2,979 yards in 2002. SAWYER SETS THE SCHOOL STANDARD Senior wide receiver Donte Sawyer set a Morehead State single-season record with 12 touchdown catches last year. He also led the Eagles with 60 catches and 904 receiving yards. CATCHING CORKEY AND TODD Donte Sawyer owns Morehead State’s career record for touchdown receptions with 16. Corkey Kirtley (1947-50) and Todd Chase (1995-98) shared the previous standard with 15 apiece. THE OFFENSE DEFINITELY IMPROVED Morehead State improved eight first downs, more than 88 passing yards and 138 total yards per game from 2010 to 2011. AMONG THE NATION’S BEST Morehead State ranked in the top 10 of all NCAA FCS schools for first downs (1st, 25.2), passing yards (2nd, 358.2), total yards (2nd, 478.9) and points (8th, 36.1) per game last season. LOTS OF NEW FACES Morehead State is expected to start five sophomores and two freshmen on defense against Southern Virginia. The Eagles lost their top five tacklers from a season ago. Senior defensive back Kameron Scott, who tallied 49 stops in 2011, is MSU’s top returning player from a statistical standpoint. THIS GUY CAN SCORE POINTS Senior specialist Rainer Duzan collected a team-best 85 points in 2011. He knocked down 12-of-17 field-goal attempts and 49-of-51 extra-point tries. HOME ATTENDANCE LED THE PFL Morehead State led the Pioneer Football League in home attendance a year ago with an average of 6,166 fans. That total was up over 2,000 fans per game from the 2010 season. BEATING UP ON THE HOOSIER STATE Both of Morehead State’s Division I wins in 2011 came against teams from the Hoosier State. The Eagles posted a 38-14 road win over Valparaiso on Oct. 1 and 55-35 home win over Butler on Nov. 19.
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Post by Press Release on Aug 30, 2012 17:09:34 GMT -5
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Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Fans Have More Ways to Follow the Eagles Than Ever Before
Morehead State University Press Release
Fans of Morehead State University athletics have more ways to follow the 2012-13 Eagles than ever before. In addition to a wealth of written information on MSUEagles.com, live video, live audio, live statistics and social media updates will all be available this school year. Morehead State, in conjunction with the Ohio Valley Conference, is scheduled to webcast 21 live events this fall on the OVC Digital Network (OVCDigitalNetwork.com). The conference’s newly-launched video streaming platform is free of charge and requires no registration this year. All Morehead State football games will continue to be broadcast live on the Eagle Sports Network. WIVY-96.3 FM in Morehead is the flagship station and will carry all games in 2012-13. WMST-1150 AM/106.9 FM in Mt. Sterling (Ky.) and WLGC-1520 AM in Ashland (Ky.) will also carry select contests. Live statistics for football, volleyball and soccer will be available for all home events and select road contests. All in-game links will be conveniently located off each sport’s MSUEagles.com schedule page. Full stats and play-by-play for home football games will also be available via ESPN.com. Fans are encouraged to follow the Eagles on social media. In-game updates will be posted to the official Twitter account of MSU athletics (www.Twitter.com/MSUAthletics), while stories and releases will be linked to the department’s official Facebook fan page (www.Facebook.com/MSUEagles). Morehead State athletics has also taken a step forward in the amount of video content that will be uploaded to the internet this year. Click on the video tab off the main page of MSUEagles.com for the latest highlights, interviews, coaches shows, feature stories and much more. Chuck Mraz is the lead broadcaster for Morehead State football and men's basketball, while Jason Blanton calls the play-by-play for women's hoops and serves as an analyst for football. MSU student Mike Williams is in his first year as the sideline reporter for football. Mraz, who serves as the news director for MSU’s 50,000-watt Public Radio station, is in his 23rd year as "Voice of the Eagles." He has won numerous broadcasting awards over the years. Blanton, who serves as the university's director of media relations, is a 2002 MSU graduate. He has been involved with Eagle athletics in a variety of roles since his days as a student. Williams, a broadcast journalism major from Hillsboro, Ohio, currently serves as the studio host for National Public Radio's Morning Edition on MSPR-90.3 FM, where he works with Mraz. In addition to play-by-play, analysis, notes, facts, figures and in-game statistics, each broadcast features pre- and post-game interviews with Head Football Coach Matt Ballard.
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Post by Press Release on Aug 31, 2012 5:23:24 GMT -5
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Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Football Rolls to 55-0 Win Over Southern Virginia
Morehead State University Press Release
The Morehead State football team scored 24 points in the first 13 minutes of Thursday evening’s season opener against Southern Virginia and never looked back in a 55-0 win before a crowd of 6,579 at Jayne Stadium. “Tonight was a good start to our season,” Head Coach Matt Ballard said. “We played really hard, we played together and we had a lot of guys make plays. I liked our energy level, discipline and focus. Let’s hope we can carry this momentum forward.” Senior quarterback Zach Lewis led Morehead State by completing 16-of-22 passes for 249 yards and four touchdowns. Senior wide receiver Donte Sawyer added four catches for 41 yards, while sophomore running back Rees Macshara carried 11 times for 53 yards. The scoring started less than three minutes in when Lewis found Macshara on a four-yard touchdown pass. Lewis also connected with sophomore wide receiver Desi Banks (25 yds), sophomore slot receiver Brandon Bornhauser (51 yds) and Sawyer (19 yds) on end-zone tosses before intermission. MSU senior kicker Rainer Duzan added a career-best 50-yard field goal for the only scoring in the third quarter. He also connected on a 24-yard chip shot in the first quarter and drilled all seven of his extra-point attempts in the contest. MSU sophomore quarterback Boone Goldsmith added a 76-yard strike to sophomore slot receiver Kitaro Lewis in the fourth quarter, before freshman running back Rob Harden capped the night’s scoring with a 12-yard TD sprint. “We wanted to take what we’ve done every day -- the way we’ve worked and the way we’ve executed -- and bring it to the game field,” Ballard said. “So many guys do a great job in practice, but it’s a different story when the lights come on and you play in front of a big crowd.” Goldsmith finished 8-of-9 for 131 yards. Eleven different Eagles caught a pass in the victory. Three sophomore linebackers led Morehead State on defense. Jordan Hendrix recorded a game-high 11 tackles, while Dillion Blackburn registered eight and Nick McCune was credited with five. MSU sophomore defensive back Michael Jackson came up with the game’s only interception and returned it 37 yards. Freshman linebacker Mason Jones forced the contest’s only fumble and Hendrix recovered it. The Eagles tallied 25 first downs and 499 total yards, while limiting the Knights to 14 first downs and 171 total yards. Neither Southern Virginia quarterback reached 100 yards. Sophomore running back Jerry Washington picked up 53 yards on the ground, while senior wide receiver Cameron Williams recorded 60 yards in the air. Morehead State continues its regular-season slate on Saturday, Sept. 8, when it travels to Ohio Valley Conference foe Eastern Kentucky for a 6 p.m. ET contest. Tickets are available via MSUEagles.com or by calling 606-783-2386.
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Post by Press Release on Sept 2, 2012 21:37:49 GMT -5
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Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Zach Lewis Earns Weekly Award After Win Over SVU
Morehead State University Press Release
Morehead State football players Rainer Duzan and Zach Lewis have earned weekly awards after Thursday’s 55-0 win over Southern Virginia at Jayne Stadium. Lewis, a senior from Manchester, Ky., has been tabbed as the Pioneer Football League’s Offensive Player of the Week. He also received honorable mention for the CFPA’s national quarterback award. Despite only playing three quarters on Thursday, Lewis completed 16-of-22 attempts for 249 yards and four touchdowns. He now has 7,545 passing yards and 51 passing TDs at the collegiate level. Duzan, a senior from Dublin, Ohio, has been named the College Football Performance Awards Co-National Kicker of the Week after scoring 13 points in the season opener. Duzan connected on field-goal attempts of 24 and a career-best 50 yards in addition to all seven of his extra-point tries. He has now scored 199 points in his Morehead State career. “It’s great to have Rainer and Zach earn recognition from these organizations,” Head Coach Matt Ballard said. “They are certainly talented seniors who we have big expectations for this year.” Morehead State continues its regular-season slate on Saturday when it travels to Ohio Valley Conference foe Eastern Kentucky for a 6 p.m. ET contest.
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Post by Press Release on Sept 6, 2012 21:31:53 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Football Ready For Tilt at Rival Eastern Kentucky
Morehead State University Press Release
 The Morehead State football team opens the road portion of its 2012 schedule on Saturday at Ohio Valley Conference foe Eastern Kentucky. Kick-off from Kidd Stadium is set for 6 p.m. ET. Game tickets are $13 apiece for adults, while MSU students and children (12-and-under) are admitted for $5 each. The MSU Alumni Association will also hold a pre-game tailgate party. Live video will be available via the Ohio Valley Conference Digital Network (OVCDigitalNetwork.com), live audio will be carried by the Eagle Sports Network (WIVY-96.3 FM, WMST-1150 AM/106.9 FM, WLGC-1520 AM and MSUEagles.com), live stats will be linked to MSUEagles.com and Twitter updates can be found @msuathletics. Here are 10 notes heading into the game: PICKING UP WHERE HE LEFT OFF Senior quarterback Zach Lewis, who was involved with 13 Morehead State records in 2011, picked up where he left off on Aug. 30 against Southern Virginia. Lewis completed 16-of-22 attempts for 249 yards and four touchdowns in MSU’s 55-0 win. He also rushed three times for 11 yards and one score. TALKING WEEKLY AWARDS Zach Lewis was named Pioneer Football League Offensive Player of the Week by two organizations after his performance in the season opener. He also earned honorable mention from the College Football Performance Awards for their national QB award. TAKING IT TO THE END ZONE Senior wide receiver Donte Sawyer entered the season with a Morehead State record 16 touchdown receptions. He pulled in four catches for 41 yards and one score on Aug. 30 against Southern Virginia. HEY COACH, I’M READY TO RUN Sophomore running back Rees Macshara carried 11 times for 53 yards on Aug. 30 vs. Southern Virginia. He collected just seven rushing attempts and 36 yards over the final four games of 2011. FLYING TO THE BALL Morehead State had 30 different players make a tackle against Southern Virginia. Sophomore linebacker Jordan Hendrix led the Eagles with a career-high 11 stops and one fumble recovery. TAKING THEM BACKWARDS Morehead State posted 12 tackles for loss vs. Southern Virginia. Junior defensive lineman Aaron Meadows paced the Eagles with two TFLs for eight yards. He was also credited with half of a sack. LOTS OF NEW FACES ON “D” Morehead State started five sophomores and two freshmen on defense in the season opener. The Eagles lost their top five tacklers from a year ago. Senior defensive back Kameron Scott, who tallied 49 stops in 2011, is MSU’s top returning player on that side of the ball. THIS GUY CAN SCORE POINTS Senior kicker Rainer Duzan knocked down 12-of-17 field-goal attempts and 49-of-51 extra-point tries in 2011 en route to a team-best 85 points. He connected on FG attempts from 24 and a career-best 50 yards in addition to all seven of his extra-point tries vs. Southern Virginia. EARNING NATIONAL RECOGNITION Rainer Duzan was named the College Football Performance Awards Co-National Kicker of the Week after scoring 13 points in the season opener. He is up to 199 points in his career at Morehead State. SHOOTING FOR 100TH WIN Head Coach Matt Ballard will shoot for his 100th win at Morehead State when the Eagles visit Eastern Kentucky on Saturday. Ballard is 99-98 (.503) in his 19th season at MSU and 134-123-1 (.521) in 25 years as a collegiate head coach.
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Post by Press Release on Sept 9, 2012 7:56:57 GMT -5
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Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Football Suffers 24-17 Setback at Eastern Kentucky
Morehead State University Press Release
The Eastern Kentucky football team ran 86 plays for 440 yards and 29 first downs en route to a 24-17 win over Morehead State in front of 11,600 on Saturday evening at Kidd Stadium. The Colonels, who suffered a loss to Big Ten Conference foe Purdue a week ago, improve to 1-1 on the season. The Eagles, who opened 2012 with a victory over Southern Virginia, slip to 1-1 overall. “The goal is to win games, but I’m proud of how our guys played tonight,” Head Coach Matt Ballard said. “I’ve always said games are played on the field, not on paper. Eastern Kentucky has 63 scholarships and we have none, but you would not have known that with the way we played.” EKU ran 31 more plays than MSU, which led to +127 in yards and +23:32 in time of possession. The Colonels, who offer scholarships and play football in the Ohio Valley Conference, rushed 63 times for 282 yards and accumulated 158 yards via the aerial attack on 23 attempts. Sophomore linebacker Dillion Blackburn finished just one tackle shy of the Morehead State record. He collected 18 stops, including 15 in the first half, while sophomore linebacker Jordan Hendrix added 17 and junior defensive back John Coleman contributed 11. “We had a lot of mismatches on the field tonight, but our guys played with their hearts,” Ballard said. “Dillion had a terrific game and there were several other defensive guys who made plays for us.” Senior quarterback Zach Lewis paced the Eagle offense by completing 28-of-42 attempts for 294 yards and two touchdowns. Senior Donte Sawyer was MSU’s top receiver with nine catches for 110 yards, while classmate Kevin Thomas pulled in a pair of touchdown receptions. Senior running back Matt Denham paced the Colonels with 166 yards and one touchdown on 34 carries, while senior quarterback T.J. Pryor completed 13-of-22 tosses for 148 yards and one score. “Our fans were outstanding,” Ballard added. “They were loud and into the game tonight. We can’t thank those people enough for making the trip over. That’s Eagle pride for sure.” Morehead State returns to Jayne Stadium on Saturday when it hosts St. Francis (Pa.) at 1 p.m. ET.
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Post by Press Release on Sept 14, 2012 23:06:38 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Football Ready for Family Weekend Game vs. Saint Francis
Morehead State University Press Release
The Morehead State football team returns to Jayne Stadium on Saturday for a 1 p.m. ET game against Saint Francis (Pa.). The Eagles have won all three previous home games against the Red Flash. Family Weekend game tickets are $10 for adults and $3 for children (12-and-under). MSU students are admitted free with a valid student ID. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Live video will be available via the Ohio Valley Conference Digital Network (OVCDigitalNetwork.com), live audio will be carried by the Eagle Sports Network (WIVY-96.3 FM, WMST-1150 AM/106.9 FM, WLGC-1520 AM and MSUEagles.com), live stats will be linked to MSUEagles.com and Twitter updates can be found @msuathletics.
Here are 10 notes heading into the game:
PUTTING POINTS ON THE BOARD Morehead State is averaging a Pioneer Football League-best 36.0 points in 2012. The Eagles also have more touchdowns (9) and extra-points (9) than any other conference foe. THE PFL’S NO. 1 PASSING ATTACK Morehead State leads the Pioneer Football League with 342 passing yards per game this season, a 72-percent completion rate and seven touchdowns via the aerial attack. LET’S TALK ABOUT TOTAL YARDS Morehead State ranks first in the Pioneer Football League with 7.7 yards per play this year and second with 406.0 yards per contest. MSU has 122 more passing attempts than any other PFL team. NOW, HOW DOES THIS WORK? Morehead State places second in the Pioneer Football League with 406.0 yards per contest, despite being last with an average of just 17 minutes and 28 seconds in time of possession. LOOKING AT THE RECORD BOOK Senior quarterback Zach Lewis, who has completed 714-of-1,161 attempts for 7,839 yards and 53 touchdowns in 31 games, is on pace to break multiple Morehead State career records. He needs just 61 completions, 247 attempts, 1,190 yards and three TD tosses to pass Chris Swartz, who quarterbacked the Eagles from 1987-90. SPREADING THE WEALTH Morehead State has had 14 different individuals catch a pass through two games this season. Donte Sawyer leads the team in receptions (13) and yards (151), while Kevin Thomas is the only Eagle to pull in two TD catches. FLYING TO THE BALL Morehead State has had 31 different players make a tackle in the first two weeks this season. Sophomore linebacker Jordan Hendrix leads the Pioneer Football League with 14.0 tackles per game, while sophomore linebacker Dillion Blackburn ranks second with 13.0. MAKING PLAYS ON “D” Dillion Blackburn finished Saturday’s game at Eastern Kentucky just one tackle shy of the Morehead State record. He collected 18 stops, including 15 in the first half, while Jordan Hendrix added 17 and junior defensive back John Coleman contributed 11. THIS GUY CAN SCORE POINTS Senior Rainer Duzan leads all kickers in the Pioneer Football League with 18 points. He is 3-of-4 on field-goal attempts this year and 9-of-9 on extra-point tries. SHOOTING FOR 100TH WIN Head Coach Matt Ballard will shoot for his 100th win at Morehead State when the Eagles host St. Francis (Pa.) on Saturday. Ballard is 99-99 (.500) in his 19th season at MSU and 134-124-1 (.519) in 25 years as a collegiate head coach.
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Post by Press Release on Sept 15, 2012 22:07:02 GMT -5
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Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Saint Francis Posts 57-23 Football Win Over Morehead State
Morehead State University Press Release
The Saint Francis (Pa.) football team scored 50 unanswered points over the final three quarters to post a 57-23 win over Morehead State on Saturday afternoon at Jayne Stadium. The Red Flash improves to 2-1 on the season, while the Eagles slip to 1-2 overall. Senior running back Keion Wade led Saint Francis with 27 carries for 243 yards and three touchdowns. Senior quarterback John Kelly added 100 yards and two touchdowns through the air. Kelly hooked up with senior wide receiver A.J. Alexander twice during the SFU scoring spree, while Wade rushed for two touchdowns, sophomore William Ingram scored twice and freshman Khairi Dickson also found the end zone. The big second half by Saint Francis erased MSU’s 17-0 advantage late in the first quarter. Senior kicker Rainer Duzan got things rolling for the Eagles with a 22-yard field goal before senior quarterback Zach Lewis found sophomore slot receiver Brandon Bornhauser and senior wide receiver Donte Sawyer on scoring tosses. The 94-yard connection with Bornhauser was a career long for both players. The 13-yard strike to Sawyer helped MSU’s QB tie the school record for career TD passes (55), while MSU’s top WR extended his career mark for TD catches (18). Lewis finished 31-of-53 for 364 yards, with two touchdowns and three interceptions. Bornhauser collected 140 yards on six receptions. Sophomore linebacker Jordan Hendrix, who entered the contest first in the Pioneer Football League with 14.0 tackles per game, reached his average. Sophomore defensive back Zach Senvisky chipped in with a career-best 12 stops. Saint Francis posted advantages of 30-21 in first downs and 557-452 in total yards. The Red Flash also possessed the ball 39 out of 60 minutes, while converting 8-of-13 times on third down. Morehead State managed 364 passing yards, while limiting SFU to 100. The Eagles open PFL play next Saturday with a 2 p.m. ET kick-off at Drake. Live audio and statistics will be available via MSUEagles.com, while the game will also be covered on Twitter @msuathletics.
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Post by Press Release on Sept 20, 2012 19:37:09 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Eagles Travel to Drake for Pioneer Football League Opener
Morehead State University Press Release
Morehead State opens Pioneer Football League play on Saturday when it travels to Drake for a 2 p.m. ET game. It will be the eighth meeting between the two schools in a series that began in 2003. Morehead State, 1-2 overall, is coming off a 57-23 setback to Saint Francis (Pa.). Drake, also 1-2 on the season, dropped a 27-10 decision at No. 22 Indiana State last week. The Bulldogs earned a share of the PFL's 2011 title by winning seven of their eight conference affairs. Live video will be available via Drake's official web site (GoDrakeBulldogs.com), live audio will be carried by the Eagle Sports Network (WIVY-96.3 FM, WMST-1150 AM/106.9 FM, WLGC-1520 AM and MSUEagles.com), live stats will be linked to MSUEagles.com and Twitter updates can be found @msuathletics.
Here are 10 notes heading into the game: I’M THE GUY WHO THROWS IT Senior Zach Lewis ranks second in the Pioneer Football League with 302 passing yards per affair. He is 75-of-117 this season, with eight touchdowns and four interceptions. AND I’M THE GUY WHO CATCHES IT Senior Donte Sawyer owns six career games of at least 100 receiving yards. He is tied for second in the Pioneer Football League with 6.7 catches per tilt. LOOKING AT THE RECORD BOOK Zach Lewis, who has completed 745-of-1,214 attempts for 8,203 yards and 55 touchdowns in 32 games, is on pace to break multiple Morehead State career records. He needs just 30 completions, 194 attempts, 826 yards and one TD toss to pass Chris Swartz, who quarterbacked the Eagles from 1987-90. A CAREER-LONG PASS PLAY Zach Lewis found sophomore slot receiver Brandon Bornhauser for a 94-yard touchdown on Saturday against Saint Francis (Pa.). The play was a career long for both players. PUTTING POINTS ON THE BOARD Morehead State is averaging a Pioneer Football League-best 31.7 points in 2012. The Eagles also have more touchdowns (12) and extra-points (11) than any other conference foe. THE PFL’S NO. 1 PASSING ATTACK Morehead State leads the Pioneer Football League with 349 passing yards per game this season, a 66-percent completion rate and nine touchdowns via the aerial attack. SPREADING THE WEALTH Morehead State has had 15 different individuals catch a pass through three games this season. Donte Sawyer leads the Eagles in receptions (20), while Brandon Bornhauser paces MSU in receiving yards (191). FLYING TO THE BALL Morehead State has had 35 different players make a tackle in the first three weeks this season. Sophomore linebacker Jordan Hendrix leads the Pioneer Football League with 14.0 tackles per game, while sophomore linebacker Dillion Blackburn ranks second with 11.3. PUTTING IN OVERTIME Morehead State’s defense has been on the field 124 minutes and four seconds this year, which is longer than any other Pioneer Football League team. The Eagles are tied for second in the conference with eight sacks and rank third in pass defense (119 ypg) despite the lopsided time of possession. ANALYZING THE SCHEDULE Morehead State is currently in a 41-day stretch with just one contest at Jayne Stadium (Oct. 6 vs. Jacksonville). The Eagles finish the 2012 schedule with three home games over the final 22 days (Oct. 27 vs. Campbell, Nov. 3 vs. Davidson and Nov. 17 vs. Valparaiso).
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Post by Press Release on Sept 22, 2012 22:10:03 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Lewis Sets Career TD Passes Record in 28-25 Loss at Drake
Morehead State University Press Release
Drake used a 21-0 run over a 10-minute stretch of the fourth quarter on Saturday afternoon at Drake Stadium and hung on for a 28-25 win over Morehead State in the Pioneer Football League opener for both schools. The Bulldogs improve to 2-2 overall, while the Eagles slip to 1-3. The win was Drake’s third straight in the series and its fourth in four tries between the schools at Drake Stadium. “This game had a championship flavor and feel from start to finish,” MSU Head Coach Matt Ballard said. “Both teams played very hard today. We did some good things in all three phases of the game, but you have to give Drake credit. They made a few more plays in the end.” It was a record-setting day for both quarterbacks. Senior Mike Piatkowski moved his passing yards total to 8,106 at DU, while senior Zach Lewis collected his 56th touchdown toss at MSU. Piatkowski finished 29-of-41 for 268 yards, while Lewis wrapped up 21-of-28 for 172. Morehead State built a 17-7 lead with a first-quarter touchdown and 10 more points in the third period, but Drake responded with 21 of the game’s final 28 points. Lewis found senior wide receiver Donte Sawyer from 26 yards out on MSU’s first possession. Senior kicker Rainer Duzan added a 21-yard field goal in the third quarter, while sophomore slot receiver contributed a 27-yard TD out of the wildcat formation. Piatkowski fired two 16-yard touchdown passes in the final period -- one to sophomore wide receiver J.T. Teague and the other to senior wide receiver Nick Rosa -- while junior running back Gary Scott added a 14-yard sprint to the end zone. MSU sophomore running back Rees Macshara, who finished with a career-best 132 rushing yards on 20 attempts, added a four-yard touchdown with 1:52 remaining. The Eagles stopped the Bulldogs with less than a minute remaining, but Lewis threw an interception in a 2nd-and-3 situation from the MSU 44-yard line with 36 ticks left. MSU collected a season-best 236 rushing yards en route to 408 overall, but was penalized a season-high 12 times for 118 yards. The Eagles also had a season-best 29:10 in time of possession. “I was pleased with our running game today,” Ballard said. “Rees performed very well and you have to give a lot of credit to our offensive linemen. They blocked well and contributed to that total.” Sawyer, who tallied seven catches for 80 yards, was MSU’s top receiver. Sophomore Dillion Blackburn, who entered the affair second in the PFL with 11.3 tackles per game, finished with a team-high 13 stops. Senior Kameron Scott also reached double-figures for the Eagles with 10. Scott led the Drake rushing attack with 119 yards on 28 carries, while senior flanker Joey Orlando tallied 73 yards on eight receptions. The Bulldogs wrapped up the day 9-for-17 on third down. Morehead State will enjoy its only bye week of the season next Saturday. The Eagles return to Jayne Stadium on Oct. 6 when they host Jacksonville at 1 p.m. ET.
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Post by Press Release on Oct 4, 2012 16:20:08 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Football Ready for Duel with PFL Opponent Jacksonville
Morehead State University Press Release
Morehead State returns to Jayne Stadium on Saturday at 1 p.m. ET for a game against Pioneer Football League foe Jacksonville. It will be the 11th meeting between the two schools in a series that began in 2001. Morehead State, 1-3 overall and 0-1 in the PFL, is coming off a bye week. Jacksonville, 4-1 on the campaign and 2-0 in conference action, stretched its winning streak to four games with a 26-14 victory over Marist last Saturday. Morehead State will recognize two of its football championship teams on Saturday. Its 1962 squad claimed a share of the Ohio Valley Conference championship and its 2002 team won the PFL's South Division. In addition, MSU will recognize Dr. Earl J. Bentley on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. when the Student-Athlete Learning Lab in the Eagle Center will be named in honor of the former football, women’s soccer and track & field coach. Tickets to Saturday’s game are $10 for adults, $3 for children 12-and-under, and MSU students are admitted free with a student ID. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Live video will be available via the Ohio Valley Conference Digital Network (OVCDigitalNetwork.com), live audio will be carried by the Eagle Sports Network (WIVY-96.3 FM, WMST-1150 AM/106.9 FM, WLGC-1520 AM and MSUEagles.com), live stats will be linked to MSUEagles.com and Twitter updates can be found @msuathletics.
Here are 10 notes heading into the game: WHO SAID WE COULDN’T RUN IT? Morehead State entered the Drake game eighth in the Pioneer Football League with just 72 rushing yards per game, but posted a season-high 236 yards on 44 rushing attempts versus the Bulldogs. Sophomore Rees Macshara led the Eagles with a career-best 132 yards and one touchdown on 20 carries. THE GUY WHO THROWS IT..... Senior Zach Lewis ranks second in the Pioneer Football League with 270 passing yards per game. He is 96-of-145 this season, with nine touchdowns and five interceptions. .....AND THE GUY WHO CATCHES IT Senior Donte Sawyer ranks first in the Pioneer Football League this season with 6.8 catches and third with 67.2 receiving yards per contest. He owns six career games of at least 100 receiving yards. TIME TO UPDATE THE RECORD BOOK Zach Lewis, who has completed 766-of-1,242 attempts for 8,375 yards and 56 touchdowns in 33 games, has already set MSU’s career TD tosses record and is on pace to break others. He needs just nine completions, 166 attempts and 654 yards to pass Chris Swartz, who quarterbacked the Eagles from 1987-90. ESTABLISHING SCHOOL STANDARDS Donte Sawyer, who has 145 receptions for 1,800 yards and 19 touchdowns in 36 games, has already set MSU’s career TD catches record and is on pace to break others. He needs just 22 catches to pass Jerome Williams (1987-90) and 196 receiving yards to pass John High (1968-71). CHASING THE LEAGUE MARK, TOO Zach Lewis, who owns 766 career completions, needs just 19 to set the Pioneer Football League’s all-time mark. Josh McGregor, now a radio broadcaster for Jacksonville, tallied 784 from 2008-11. PUTTING POINTS ON THE BOARD Morehead State is averaging a Pioneer Football League-best 30.0 points in 2012. The Eagles are tied for first in the conference with five field goals and knotted for third with 15 touchdowns. FLYING TO THE BALL Morehead State has had 36 different players make a tackle in the first four games this season. Sophomore linebacker Jordan Hendrix leads the Pioneer Football League with 12.2 tackles per game, while sophomore linebacker Dillion Blackburn ranks third with 11.8. CRACKING DOUBLE FIGURES Five Morehead State defenders have recorded 10+ tackles in a game this season. Jordan Hendrix leads the way with three double-figure performances, while Dillion Blackburn has two and three defensive backs -- senior Kameron Scott, junior John Coleman and sophomore Zachary Senvisky -- own one each. ALREADY IN THE RECORD BOOK Senior kicker Rainer Duzan also owns Morehead State career records for points by a kicker (214), made field goals (35) and successful extra points (109). He is the Pioneer Football League’s active career leader in all three categories.
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Post by Press Release on Oct 6, 2012 18:44:19 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Lewis Sets More Career Records in 38-17 Loss to Jacksonville
By Matt Segal, MSU athletic media relations
Senior quarterback Zach Lewis set the Morehead State and Pioneer Football League career pass completion records on Saturday afternoon at Jayne Stadium, but the Jacksonville Dolphins rolled up 480 total yards en route to a 38-17 win over the Eagles. JU improves to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in league play with its fifth consecutive victory, while MSU slips to 1-4 on the campaign and 0-2 in conference action with its fourth straight setback. The Dolphins also increase their winning streak to seven games over the Eagles. “We didn’t take advantage of the opportunities we had today, but you have to give Jacksonville a lot of credit,” Head Coach Matt Ballard said. “Their pressure broke down our protection and got us out of sync, which led to poor execution on both sides of the ball.” Morehead State scored first for the fourth time in five contests this year and jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter, but Jacksonville responded with 31 unanswered points over the final three periods to snag its second PFL road win in the past three weeks. MSU senior wide receiver Kevin Thomas capped a 12-play scoring drive with a one-yard run at the 3:52 mark of the opening quarter. Twenty seconds later, sophomore defensive back Michael Jackson scooped up a fumble and returned it 46 yards for a score. But JU answered the call with four touchdown tosses from freshman quarterback Kade Bell over the final 46 minutes. Sophomore tight end Andrew Robustelli pulled in three of the scores, while sophomore wide receiver D’Andre Randle caught the other. Bell completed 16-of-22 passes for 238 yards, while junior wide receiver Dorian Guy collected a team-high 87 receiving yards and Robustelli added 46. Senior running back Eric Baker paced the Dolphins on the ground, with 18 attempts for 101 yards. Lewis, who broke Morehead State’s career TD passes record on Sept. 22 at Drake, finished 21-of-43 for 182 yards. He is now 787-of-1,285 for 8,557 yards and 56 touchdowns in 34 games as an Eagle. Sophomore linebacker Jordan Hendrix was one shy of his career high with a game-best 16 tackles. The Eagles were credited with five sacks and 12 tackles for loss on the afternoon. Jacksonville finished with advantages of 24-17 in first downs, 226-82 in rushing yards and 254-182 in passing yards. The Dolphins also converted 7-of-14 times on third down. Morehead State lost all four of its fumbles and threw one interception for a total of five turnovers. The Eagles were also flagged four times in the contest for 45 yards. “I don’t care who you play, you can’t turn the ball over that many times,” Ballard said. “We coughed it up inside our own 20-yard line twice -- and that really hurt. We also had too many penalties, including a touchdown that was called back.” Morehead State returns to the road for the next two weeks before playing three of its final four games at Jayne Stadium. The Eagles visit Dayton on Oct. 13 at 1 p.m. ET and Butler on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. Live audio and statistics will be available via MSUEagles.com for both upcoming road contests. “We didn’t do the little things very well today -- and those added up,” Ballard said. “It’s frustrating, but I know our mistakes can be fixed. I don’t question the effort of our young men at all. We battled and competed today, but we need to execute our fundamentals more consistently.”
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Post by Press Release on Oct 11, 2012 22:01:19 GMT -5
Morehead State University Football
Morehead senior Zach Lewis
Eagles Continue Pioneer Football League Slate at Dayton
Morehead State University Press Release
Morehead State continues Pioneer Football League action on Saturday at Dayton. Kick-off from Welcome Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET. It will be the 18th meeting between MSU and UD in a series that began in 1996. Morehead State, 1-4 overall and 0-2 in the PFL, dropped a 38-17 decision to Jacksonville last Saturday. Dayton, 2-4 on the campaign and 1-2 in conference action, posted a 38-3 victory over Davidson a week ago. Live video will be available via Dayton's official web site (DaytonFlyers.com), live audio will be carried by the Eagle Sports Network (WIVY-96.3 FM, WMST-1150 AM/106.9 FM, WLGC-1520 AM and MSUEagles.com), live stats will be linked to MSUEagles.com and Twitter updates can be found @msuathletics.
Here are 10 notes heading into the game: THE STANDARDS HE ALREADY HAS Senior Zach Lewis, who has completed 787-of-1,285 attempts for 8,557 yards and 56 touchdowns in 34 games, has already set the Morehead State career records for completions and TD passes. He also owns the Pioneer Football League standard for completions. THE MARKS HE IS STILL CHASING Zach Lewis needs just 123 attempts and 472 yards to break the Morehead State career passing records currently held by Chris Swartz (1987-90). DON’T FORGET ABOUT MY RECORDS Senior Donte Sawyer, who has tallied 151 receptions for 1,857 yards and 19 touchdowns in 37 games, has already set MSU’s career TD catches record. He needs just 16 catches to pass Jerome Williams (1987-90) and 139 receiving yards to pass John High (1968-71). SERVING ALL PURPOSES Donte Sawyer leads the Pioneer Football League with 129.6 all-purpose yards per outing. The average includes 326 receiving yards, 307 on kick returns and 15 on the ground. TOP 10 IN THE RUSHING DEPARTMENT Morehead State sophomore Rees Macshara ranks fourth in the Pioneer Football League with 54.6 rushing yards per tilt. His career best of 132 yards came Sept. 22 at Drake. JUMPING OUT TO BIG LEADS Morehead State led 17-0 on Sept. 15 against Saint Francis (Pa.), 14-0 on Sept. 22 at Drake and 14-0 on Oct. 6 versus Jacksonville, but lost all three contests. The Eagles have outscored their opponents, 62-10, in the first quarter this season. FLYING TO THE BALL Morehead State has had 36 different players make a tackle in the first five games this season. Sophomore linebacker Jordan Hendrix leads the Pioneer Football League with 13.0 tackles per game, while sophomore linebacker Dillion Blackburn ranks second with 10.8. CRACKING DOUBLE FIGURES Five Morehead State defenders have recorded 10+ tackles in a game this season. Jordan Hendrix leads the way with four double-figure performances, while Dillion Blackburn has two and three defensive backs -- senior Kameron Scott, junior John Coleman and sophomore Zachary Senvisky -- own one each. ALREADY IN THE RECORD BOOK Senior kicker Rainer Duzan owns Morehead State career records for points by a kicker (219), made field goals (36) and successful extra points (111). He is the Pioneer Football League’s active career leader in all three categories. PLAYERS FROM THE BUCKEYE STATE Morehead State has 102 players on its football roster, including 37 (or 36.2 percent)from the state of Ohio. By comparison, 67 of Dayton’s 116 players (or 57.8 percent) are from the Buckeye State.
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