Scouting Report: Braves at Alabama A&M

SCOUTING REPORT: BRAVES VS. ALABAMA A&M
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014
HUNTSVILLE, ALA. - LEWIS CREWS STADIUM
KICKOFF - 1:00 P.M.

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

STORYLINES
-This game marks the Braves fifth and final away game of the 2014 football season.

-The Braves are 2-2 away from Spinks-Casem Stadium this season with two wins over Mississippi Valley State (52-9) and Prairie View A&M (77-48.

-Alcorn goes into Saturday's game with a 7-2 overall record and 6-1 record in SWAC play after defeating Prairie View A&M in their last contest on October 25th, 77-48.

-The Braves and Alabama A&M meet for the 21st time in both of the school's history with the Bulldogs leading the series 14-6.

-In the last 10 meetings, the Braves are 3-7 against Alabama A&M.

-Last season Alabama A&M spoiled the Braves chances of making the trip to Houston for the SWAC Championship by defeating the Braves 19-18 at Spinks-Casem Stadium.

-The last time the Braves visited Lewis Crews Stadium they came out with a 21-20 victory over Alabama A&M.

-Head Coach Jay Hopson and Alabama A&M's Head Coach James Spady meet for the first time in their coaching careers.

-The Braves are averaging 45.1 points per game at this season and are holding their opponents to 19 points per game. The Braves are averaging 42.5 points per game away from Spinks-Casem Stadium. Alabama A&M comes in ranked 8th in the SWAC in scoring averaging 27.3 points per game and have allowed their opponents to score 32.6 points per contest.

-Alcorn leads the SWAC in 12 categories; scoring offense (45.1 ppg), scoring defense (19.0 ppg), total offense (531.6 ypg), total defense (318.6 ypg), rushing offense (311.1 ypg), rushing defense (120.0 ypg), pass efficiency (145.7 effic), pass defense efficiency (106.0 effic), punt return average (18.7 ypg), interceptions (10), punting (38.8), first downs (243), opponents first down (160), third down conversions (47.5 pct.), fourth down conversions (63.6 pct.).

-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 (17.6 ypg).

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Players Mentioned

#24 Warren Gatewood: DB; 6' 0"; Junior

#19 Anthony Williams, Jr.: DB; 5' 10"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#24 Warren Gatewood
: 6' 0"; Junior
: DB

#19 Anthony Williams, Jr.
: 5' 10"; Junior
: DB

Players Mentioned

#24 Warren Gatewood

#19 Anthony Williams, Jr.

Players Mentioned

#24 Warren Gatewood

#19 Anthony Williams, Jr.