SCOUTING REPORT: BRAVES AT GRAMBLING STATE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2014GRAMBLING, LA - EDDIE ROBINSON STADIUM
KICKOFF - 2:00 P.M.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR ON SATURDAY...........STORYLINES-This game marks the Braves third away game of the 2014 football season.
-The Braves are 1-1 on the road this season with a loss to Southern Mississippi (20-26) and a win against Mississippi Valley State (52-9).
-Alcorn goes into Saturday's game with a 5-1 overall record and 3-0 in SWAC play after a 33-7 victory over Alabama State last Thursday night. Grambling State defeated Alabama A&M 38-28 last weekend.
-The Braves and Tigers meet for the 57th time in both of the school's history with the Tigers leading the series 37-19.
-In the last 10 meetings, the series is tied between the Braves and Tigers (5-5).
-Last season the Braves defeated the Tigers 48-0 in the 30th Annual Circle City Classic in Indianapolis, Ind.
-Head Coach
Jay Hopson and Grambling State's Head Coach Frederick Hobbs meet for the first time in their coaching careers.
-Coach Hopson has a 2-0 record against Grambling State.
-Alcorn is still ranked no. 2 in the Sheridan Broadcast Network Black College Football polls.
-The Braves cracked the NCAA FCS AP Coaches Poll as the no. 24 ranked team after knocking off SWAC East foe Alabama State.
-Alcorn leads the SWAC in 15 categories; scoring offense (44.7 ppg), scoring defense (12.5 ppg), total offense (529.8 ypg), total defense (262.8 ypg), rushing offense (330.2 ypg), rushing defense (81.3 ypg), pass effiiciency (137.3 effic.), pass defense efficiency (99.0 effic), punt return average (19.2 ypg), sacks by (22), sacks against (2), first downs (26.5 per game), opponents first downs (15.2 per game), 3rd down conversions (52.4), red zone defense (61.5 pct).
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Darryan Ragsdale leads the SWAC in scoring touchdowns with a total of seven on the season.
- Defensive end,
Darien Moody leads the SWAC in sacks with a total of four solo and two assists on the season.
-Junior defensive back
Warren Gatewood ranks first in the SWAC in passes defended with a total of 11 on the season.
