Alcorn v. PVU 2
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Football

Scouting Report: Braves at Prairie View A&M

SCOUTING REPORT: BRAVES VS. PRAIRIE VIEW A&M
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2014
PRAIRIE VIEW, TEXAS - BLACKSHEAR STADIUM
KICKOFF - 1:00 P.M.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR ON SATURDAY...........


STORYLINES
-This game marks the Braves fourth away game of the 2014 football season.

-The Braves are 1-2 away from Spinks-Casem Stadium this season with their lone victory over Mississippi Valley State 52-9.

-Alcorn goes into Saturday's game with a 6-2 overall record and 4-1 record in SWAC play after last Saturday's win over Texas Southern 40-25.

-The Braves and Tigers meet for the 51st time in both of the school's history with the Braves leading the series 39-12.

-In the last 10 meetings, the Prairie View A&M holds a 6-4 record against the Braves.

-Last season the Braves snapped a six-game losing streak to Prairie View A&M defeating the Panthers 50-35 at Spinks-Casme Stadium.

-The last time the Braves visited Blackshear Stadium, Prairie View A&M defeated the Braves 52-37.

-Head Coach Jay Hopson and Prairie View's Head Coach Heishma Northern meet for the third time in their coaching careers with the series being tied between the two 1-1.

-The Braves are averaging 41.1 points per game at this season and are holding their opponents to 16 points per game.  The Braves are averaging 31 points per game away from Spinks-Casem Stadium.  Prairie View A&M comes in ranked 2nd in the SWAC in scoring averaging 32.7 points per game and have allowed their opponents to score 31.1 points per contest.

-Alcorn leads the SWAC in 12 categories; scoring offense (41.1 ppg), scoring defense (16.0 ppg), total offense (510.6 ypg), total defense (290.2 ypg), rushing offense (307.9 ypg), rushing defense (105.0 ypg), pass defense efficiency (100.0 effic), punt return average  (18.2 ypg), interceptions (9), sacks by (26), first downs (206), red zone defense (65.2 pct. 15-of-23).

-Junior defensive back Warren Gatewood ranks first in the SWAC in passes defended.

-Junior defensive back Anthony Williams, Jr. leads the SWAC in punt return average (16.9 ypg).
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Players Mentioned

Warren  Gatewood

#24 Warren Gatewood

DB
6' 0"
Junior
Anthony  Williams, Jr.

#19 Anthony Williams, Jr.

DB
5' 10"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Warren  Gatewood

#24 Warren Gatewood

6' 0"
Junior
DB
Anthony  Williams, Jr.

#19 Anthony Williams, Jr.

5' 10"
Junior
DB