Rewind Monday: Braves 63, Edward Waters 12
On Saturday, the Alcorn State Football Team kicked off the 2013 on the right foot with a blowout win over Edward Waters 63-12. Listed below is a recap of what took place this weekend in the Braves victory.
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With the win on Saturday, the Braves are now 2-0 in season openers under head coach Jay Hopson
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Sophomore quarterback John Gibbs completed 75% of his passes going 15-20 for 184 yards. Gibbs also ran and passed for a touchdown this weekend.
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Senior running back, Arnold Walker carried the ball 16 times for 75 yards and a career-high single game, three touchdowns. Walker only needs 136 yards to move up into the Alcorn State record books for most career rushing yards.
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The Braves defense allowed only 133 yards on the ground and forced four turnovers (2 fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions.
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Sophomore cornerback, Anthony Williams, Jr., intercepted a pass and forced a fumble on special teams. Williams, Jr. was also credited for two tackles.
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Freshman kicker, Haiden McCraney posted a perfect 8-for-8 on PAT attempts. McCraney now holds a new freshman record for most PATs made in a single game.
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The Braves scored 63 points which was the most points scored in a single game since the 2003 season (vs. Prairie View 66-0).
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Offensively, the Braves accumulated over 400 yards total offense (280 rushing, 184 passing).
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Defensive tackle, Kenry Tolbert recovered his first-ever fumble for a 24-yard touchdown.
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Freshman quarterback, Khadarel Hodge, ran the ball one time and made it count for a 12-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
The Braves now turn their attention to SEC opponent Mississippi State this Saturday at Davis-Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss. Kickoff is staged for 2:30 p.m.
