BRAVES SCOUTING REPORT VS. MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
What to Watch for this Saturday…
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This weekend marks the 55th meeting between the Braves and Mississippi Valley with the Braves leading the all-time series 39-15-1.
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Braves head coach Jay Hopson and Mississippi Valley's head coach Karl Morgan meet for the second time ever with Morgan leading the series 1-0.
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The Braves are hoping to avenge last year's 33-9 lost against Mississippi Valley. It was the first time the Delta Devils ever defeated the Braves by 20+ points.
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With two weeks in the books, the Braves lead the SWAC in four categories; Scoring Offense, PAT Kicking, Punting, and Red Zone Offense.
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Senior running back Arnold Walker leads the SWAC in scoring with a total of 18 points and Freshman Haiden McCraney leads the SWAC in PAT Kicking PCT. with an average of .100.
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In the last five years the Braves have defeated Mississippi Valley 4 out of the last 5 meetings.
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The last time the Braves defeated the Mississippi Valley at home was in 2011 with final score being 39-14. The Braves racked up 414 yards of total offense in the win and both quarterbacks at the time (Brandon Bridge and Darius Smith) each threw for over 100 yards and at least one touchdown. Also, linebacker William Thomas posted 10 tackles, one tackle for a loss, and a sack.
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Seniors Tavoris Doss, Arnold Walker, Terrance Green, and Jamison Knox have a 2-1 record against Mississippi Valley.
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Senior running back Arnold Walker is 113 yards away from cracking the Top 10 career rushing leaders in Alcorn history.
2013 ALCORN STATE STATISTICS
Rushing GP Att Yds Avg TD
Arnold Walker 2 26 98 3.8 3
Joe Price 2 12 59 4.9 0
Anthony Williams, III 2 13 51 3.3 2
Passing GP Eff. Att-Comp-Int Pct. Yds TD
John Gibbs, Jr. 2 127.5 26-45-1 57.8 319 2
Receiving GP No. Yds Avg TD
Tavoris Doss 2 7 84 12.0 1
Tollette George 2 4 67 16.8 1
Arnold Walker 2 2 48 24.0 0
Punting No. Yds Avg. Long
Haiden McCraney 9 387 43.0 49
Defense GP TT TFL
William Thomas 2 15 1.0
Devon Francois 2 10 0.0
Jamison Knox 2 10 0.0
2013 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE STATISTICS
Rushing GP Att Yds Avg TD
Patrick Ivy 2 5 74 14.8 0
Julian Stafford 2 2 65 32.5 0
Cortez Frizell 2 20 59 3.0 1
Passing GP Eff. Att-Comp-Int Pct. Yds TD
Jeremy Collins 2 80.5 35-65-2 53.8 218 1
Receiving GP No. Yds Avg TD
Richard Drake 2 10 92 9.2 1
Julian Stafford 2 8 60 7.5 0
Natron Brooks 2 2 23 7.7 0
Punting No. Yds Avg. Long
Cherchen Galon 14 330 40.7 67
Defense GP TT TFL
Brandon Powe 2 19 0.0
Demarius Pegues 2 18 3.0
Jeremy Johnson 2 14 0.0
