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Sports Information Director The University of Arkansas - Monticello Boll Weevils will look to snap a four-game losing streak this Saturday as they play host to the winless West Georgia Wolves at Convoy Leslie-Cotton Boll Stadium. Saturday’s game marks the 10th meeting between the two schools in a series that has traditionally been dominated by West Georgia. The series, dating back to the 1995 season, saw UWG win the first seven meetings from 1995 to 2001. The two teams rotated off one another’s schedule in 2002 and 2003, and when the two teams met again in 2004, the Weevils picked up their first win in the series - a 31-27 victory at Convoy Leslie-Cotton Boll Stadium. The Boll Weevils are coming off a 47-7 loss at the hands of No. 3 North Alabama in Florence that saw the Weevils struggle on both sides of the ball against a squad that surged into first place in the Gulf South Conference after Saturday’s game. “I’ve never been good at making excuses,” Boll Weevils head coach Gwaine Mathews said. “That was just a dog-gone good football team, and we’re not quite there yet.” This week, the Weevils will face a team who have had similar struggles on offense, as the Wolves only average 9.3 points per game, which places them last in the GSC. Defensively, the Wolves have been comparable to the Weevils, with the Wolves ranking sixth in the league and the Weevils ranking seventh in the league in total defense. “This game is definitely a winnable game for us,” Mathews said. “I like our chances.” The Weevils will look to redshirt freshman Lafayette Fredrick (freshman, Hot Springs, Ark.) to get the start at quarterback in place of the injured Elijah McDonald (sophomore, Morton, Miss.). Fredrick saw his first collegiate action in the third quarter against North Alabama, completing seven of 15 passes for 129 yards and one touchdown. “UNA did some things on defense that stopped our run,” Mathews said. “When they do that we’ve got to be able to throw the ball. I think Lafayette will bring some of that to our offense. I think we will be an improved team with him under center.” Tailback Delvin Shipp (sophomore, Wilmar, Ark.) will get the starting nod at tailback, as injuries to John L. Williams (junior, Gainesville, Fla.) have been slow to heal. “Delvin wasn’t at 100 percent against North Alabama,” said Mathews. “He’ll be ready to go on Saturday.” The UAM offense will look to hit their stride against a West Georgia squad that has been solid on defense this year, but has not been on the winning end of a ballgame yet this year and knows that the road just gets tougher as they host Delta State, North Alabama and Valdosta State in the three weeks following Saturday’s game. UAM’s defense hopes to prolong UWG’s struggles on offense this year, as the Wolves have managed just seven offensive touchdowns all year. “They’re a better team than their record shows,” Mathews said. “Saturday’s game will be a good one.” Kickoff from Convoy Leslie Cotton Boll Stadium is set for 6 p.m., with the Walk of Champions scheduled for 4 p.m. The game will be carried live on the UAM Radio Network and online at www.uamsports.com.  Have a comment? Please e-mail us. ŠThe Voice 2006 Revised 09/13/2006 11:05:03 PM— http://www.uamont.edu/Organizations/TheVoice/4_7/prefb.htm |
