Braves Scouting Report vs. Alabama State
Football |

Braves Scouting Report vs. Alabama State

BRAVES SCOUTING REPORT VS. ALABAMA STATE

What to Watch for this Saturday…

  • This weekend marks the 36th meeting between the Braves and Alabama State with the all-time series being knotted at 18-18.
  • Braves head coach Jay Hopson and Alabama State's Reggie Barlow meet for the second time ever with Barlow leading the series 1-0.
  • The Braves are hoping to avenge last year's 54-14 lost to Alabama State at Spinks-Casem Stadium last season. The Braves are 1-4 vs. Alabama State in the last five meetings.
  • With four in the books, the Braves are sitting in the No. 1 spot in the SWAC Eastern Division. The Braves are ranked No. 1 in three statistical categories: Punting (40.5 net avg.), Penalties (42.2 ypg) and Onside Kicks BY (.100 pct)
  • Freshman punter Haiden McCraney leads the SWAC in punting with an average of 44.1 yards per punt. His average also currently ranks him in the top 10 in the FCS.
  • Quarterback John Gibbs ranks second in pass efficiency (134.4 eff.) and has thrown a touchdown in his last 11 starts.
  • Defensive back CJ Morgan ranks 2nd in the SWAC in passes defended after recording five in last weeks' win against Mississippi Valley.
  • The Braves will have their hands full with Alabama State's running back, Isaiah Crowell who leads the SWAC in rushing yards (562) averaging 140.5 yards per game.

2013 ALCORN STATE STATISTICS

Rushing GP Att Yds Avg TD
Arnold Walker 4 58 303 5.1 6
Joe Price 4 17 117 6.9 1
Anthony Williams III 4 21 92 4.4 2

Passing GP Eff. Att-Comp-Int Pct. Yds TD
John Gibbs, Jr. 4 134.4 56-92-2 60.9 657 5

Receiving GP No. Yds Avg TD
Tavoris Doss 4 12 172 14.3 1
Tollette George 4 11 143 13.0 2
Zerick Rollins 4 7 57 8.1 0

Punting No. Yds Avg. Long
Haiden McCraney 19 838 44.1 58

Defense GP TT TFL
Damon Watkins 4 27 0.0
Devon Francois 4 22 0.0
Deion Roberson 4 19 5.0


2013 ALABAMA STATE STATISTICS

Rushing GP Att Yds Avg TD
Isaiah Crowell 4 72 562 7.8 5
Malcolm Cyrus 4 51 241 4.7 3
Daniel Duhart 4 27 132 4.9 0

Passing GP Eff. Att-Comp-Int Pct. Yds TD
Daniel Duhart 4 129.2 62-104-2 129.7 713 5

Receiving GP No. Yds Avg TD
Earl Lucas 4 17 146 8.6 1
Demario Bell 4 13 259 19.9 0
Jamel Johnson 4 8 75 9.4 1

Punting No. Yds Avg. Long
Tyler Strickland 25 1028 41.1 67

Defense GP TT TFL
Kourtney Berry 4 36 3.0
Daerius Washington 4 36 3.0
Najee Bright 4 35 0.0




Print Friendly Version