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Nov. 16—The Daily Journal caught up with ULM beat writer Dusty Thibodeaux of WarhawkReport to see what he considers the keys to the Ole Miss-Georgia matchup.
What is the strength of this ULM offense? Who are the players to watch for?
The run game has been the strong…er point of the offense. Between the swift feet of QB Jiya Wright, running back Hunter Smith, and Isaiah Woullard they are the team’s leading rushers and account for all but one rushing score. The inconsistent QB play has really sidelined the pass game, limiting the playmaking ability of Tyrone Howell, Bugs Mortimer, and NyNy Davis. Howell has had an OK year, with 516 yards and 7 TDs, but nothing close to the hype and playmaking ability he has.
What is the strength of the defense? Who are its stars?
The defense has been a bright spot…but, statistically are not. The defense has 11 interceptions and forced 9 fumbles and held opponents in-check … through the first quarter and half, but the offensive woes wear down the defense leaving them vulnerable from the middle point of the game forward. Adin Huntington at the DT position is the team’s vocal leader and the leader in sacks (5.5). In the secondary look for David Godsey and Ja’Terious Evans, each with three picks on the season.
Coming off a four-win 2022 campaign, it sounds like expectations were fairly optimistic. This team has lost some really close ones but still has just two wins. Where is this program at?
It hurts for sure, with two games being one possession games — the App St game and Texas State. The App St game took a last second 50+ yard FG to seal the game for the ‘Neers, and that game in Week Four really broke the back of the team. They played a complete game and were still one play short, and this showed in week 5 when South Alabama came to town and destroyed the Warhawks — 55-7. Now…
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Author : Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, Tupelo
Publish date : 2023-11-17 02:05:00
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