More Comments about the win over Methodist

In looking at the stats, I decided to point out, through highlighting where some of the Ferrum strengths really gave the Panthers a huge advantage in Saturdays game.  Enjoy!

Statistics: 

Methodist @ Ferrum

10-15-2011

Team Totals	MU	FC
FIRST DOWNS	14	17
Rushing	6	11
Passing	7	3
Penalty	1	3
NET YARDS RUSHING	54	330
Rushing Attempts	29	49
Average Per Rush	1.9	6.7
Rushing Touchdowns	2	4
Yards Gained Rushing	94	357
Yards Lost Rushing	40	27
NET YARDS PASSING	157	90
Completions-Attempts-Int	15-32-2	6-16-2
Average Per Attempt	4.9	5.6
Average Per Completion	10.5	15.0
Passing Touchdowns	0	1
TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS	211	420
Total offense plays	61	65
Average Gain Per Play	3.5	6.5
Fumbles: Number-Lost	2-1	2-1
Penalties: Number-Yards	7-90	6-53
PUNTS-YARDS	9-326	5-178
Average Yards Per Punt	36.2	35.6
Net Yards Per Punt	31.8	27.4
Inside 20	1	1
50+ Yards	0	1
Touchbacks	0	1
Fair catch	2	1
KICKOFFS-YARDS	4-183	7-356
Average Yards Per Kickoff	45.8	50.9
Net Yards Per Kickoff	34.2	31.0
Touchbacks	0	0
Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD	3-21-0	4-40-0
Average Per Return	7.0	10.0
Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD	7-139-0	4-46-0
Average Per Return	19.9	11.5
Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD	2-2-0	2-32-0
Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD	0-0-0	0-0-0
Miscellaneous Yards	0	0
Possession Time	26:24	33:36
1st Quarter	5:31	9:29
2nd Quarter	8:04	6:56
3rd Quarter	7:42	7:18
4th Quarter	5:07	9:53
Third-Down Conversions	1 of 13	6 of 14
Fourth-Down Conversions	2 of 3	0 of 0
Red-Zone Scores-Chances	3-3	4-4
Sacks By: Number-Yards	0-0	3--2
PAT Kicks	2-2	4-5
Field Goals	1-1	1-1

Methodist Latest Victim of the Black and Gold-Panthers roll 37-17

On a beautiful day in Franklin County, area residents, students. parents and alumni were treated to an impressive showing by the Ferrum Panthers. Ferrum used a multi pronged offensive attack, and a very stubborn defense to carry their record to 4-2 overall, and 3-0 in the conference. Marcus Mayo was 6 of 16 passing with two interceptions and one touchdown. The ground attack was led by Mayo also, as he ran 14 times for 98 yards and a touchdown. Dontavious Gilbert scored two touchdowns, one on the ground, and one on the receiving end of a Mayo pass.
Ferrum, as a team, gained 330 rushing yards, and  the defense limited the Monarchs to 54 yards on the ground. While Methodist, (1-5, 0-3) found the going difficult over land, their quarterback, Max Reber, found some success through the air. Reber was 15 of 32 with 2 interceptions. Although Reber collected 157 passing yards, the Monarchs failed to score through the air.
The Panther defense again looked really impressive. Marcco McNeal led the defensive effort with 8 tackles. He was assisted by Tarrell Owens and Tae Motley who had one interception each.
Overall this was a game that Ferrum won fairly easily. A solid game on both sides of the ball, and a real confidence builder, this game allowed some back ups to get on the field. This gives them much needed experience, and rests some of the regular starters.
Great job Ferrum. You are still tied for first place in the conference. Get some rest and enjoy the win.

Go Panthers!

Gameday Spotlight Delano Hall

#1 Delano Hall

Position: Defensive Back
Height: 5-11
Weight: 162
Class: Senior
Hometown: Landover, Md.
High School: Suitland

GAMEDAY Time to Make a Statement

To this point in the season, Ferrum has had a good run. While it started a little rocky against Emory and Henry and Hampden-Sydney, things seem to have come together nicely. I could not be happier to see Ferrum at 3-2 with a 2-0 conference record. To this point, Ferrum has done fine. The next five games offer the best and the not so goods of the conference. Today, Ferrum takes on Methodist, and while their record does not show them as being that strong, the Monarchs do have the ability to put up points.They have a talented quarterback, and a very capable group of receivers.
Today is a day for the Panthers to make a statement. To really get the attention of the other schools in the conference, and possibly a good portion of the D3 world. This is a game that is not just important to win, but it needs to be decisive. It needs to be a shutout.. In the last three games, the defense has given up 19 points. This is really good, and something that Ferrum should be proud of. Interestingly enough, in 1965, the National Champion Panthers (Junior College) gave up just 19 points in three games also. The difference was that they won all of their other seven games as shut outs. That right, they gave up 19 points the entire year!!!!
While I know times are different now, and Ferrum is  not playing Junior College ball, this '65 National Championship team set the standard for all of the Ferrum teams to follow. They averaged 26 points a game, and gave up an average of 1.9 points per game. Amazing!!!
Today, the win is the most important thing. Ferrum needs to continue the momentum it has recently found, but it will speak volumes to the rest of the conference if all of the points are on the Ferrum side of the board.......Go Panthers

BREAKING: Mythical Walmart Wolverine Captured Live on Video

POST-GAME UPDATE: Well, in the wake of...uh..."that"...might as well laugh -- at ourselves.  Below should help.

We've all heard rumors about the mythical "Walmart Wolverine."  Sporting their strange-shade-of-overly-bright-Michigan attire and acid washed jeans.  Masturbating to Pop Evil.  Yelling "F*ck INSERT OPPONENT HERE!" like they were Buckeye fans.

But, like Bigfoot, I thought -- nay, hoped -- they were a figment of a jealous MSU imagination.  Sadly, I'm here to report that they are real.  And below is the video proof.  Captured on YouTube for all the world to see.

It pains me to post this.  It really does.  I'd much rather post this video of an adorable 5-year-old singing The Victors.  Or the dude from OFFICE SPACE and his Michigan cubicle.  Or a frightening look at what life would be like if you were trapped in a Broadway musical this weekend.  Or what passes for a wild and crazy night in the dorms at Spartyville.  Or this clip of an MSU fan who apparently traveled in a time machine from the set of FLASHDANCE, circa 1983, to share her opinion on the M/MSU game.  But the journalistic integrity you've come to expect of the MZone demands I share the video below immediately, shining light where there is darkness.  Oh sure, if this was an OSU fan, I'd be giddy to pass it on.

But it's not.  Not today.  It's a Michigan fan.  A Michigan fan and his 12 gauge shotgun.



Ah, yes -- "Go Blue, bitches!" The famous cheer Fielding Yost brought with him to A2 along with the Winged Helmet. 

All I can say is God help us if we lose since we lost today.  Because I promise you - PROMISE YOU - this motherf*cker is going to wind up in the inbox of every Michigan fan 600+ times over the next couple months.


POST-GAME UPDATE II:  I sure hope somebody took his shotgun away after the game today.

Michigan vs. Michigan State Open Thread

Doesn't get any better than this: Undefeated Meeechigan vs. the 4-1 Jolly Green Giants from East Lansing.  We're going to need a "super" performance from Denard in order to have a shot in front of such a hostile crowd.  Let's just hope all that green isn't Kryptonite!



Leave us your thoughts on M/MSU and all the action on Saturday.

GO BLUE!

Methodist @ Ferrum Game Preview

In looking at this Saturday's game, a few things surprised me when pouring over the statistics. One, so far this season, Methodist (1-4, 0-2) has scored more points on the season than Ferrum. The Monarchs also have more passing yards than Ferrum. Methodist has thrown 8 passing touchdowns, and Ferrum has thrown but 4.
Some of this can be explained by the fact that Ferrum is still basically an option offense. That means fewer passes. The fact is that Methodist has a strong quarterback in Travis Murphy, and a corp of receivers that he will share his passes with. Murphy has thrown for 849 yards, and is completing almost 50% of his passes.(63 of 128 with 1 interception)
On the other side of the ball, the Monarchs have struggled. Defensively, Methodist has had a difficult time defending the run and the pass. To date they have given up 1137 passing yards (227 per game), and 724 yards on the ground for an average of almost 145 per game.
In short, Methodist has beaten Guilford (1-4), lost to Emory and Henry by 7 points, Lost to Maryville by 2 points, and scored 14 in the last 51 seconds to earn a somewhat respectable 26-14 loss to Christopher Newport.
This is not a team to take lightly, but Ferrum should be up to the challenge. The Panthers (3-2,2-0) can look for a constant passing attack from Methodist, and though they will be tested on the ground, I feel that Ferrum will be up to the test.
Look for a game that could be high scoring, and exciting to watch. In the end, the battle of the two first year head coaches should be won by Coach Harper.

My Prediction:

Ferrum 40
Methodist 21

As for the rest of the conference:

CNU @ Averett

NCW @ Greensboro

Maryville @ SHENANDOAH