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Big Six · 10-26-2010, 02:51 PM

Alamo Bowl: San Antonio, Texas
Kent State (8-3) vs. USC (7-4)

Code:

Southern California 0 7 3  7 - 17
Kent State          0 7 7 13 - 27
 
2Q: 08:57 SCAL - Kenneth Mueller 5 pass from Paul Kingston.
2Q: 08:57 SCAL - Ernie Ham extra point.
2Q: 03:37 KENT - Ralph Monroe 34 pass from Tim Froese.
2Q: 03:37 KENT - Dwight Ashworth extra point.
3Q: 10:55 KENT - Ralph Monroe 12 pass from Tim Froese.
3Q: 10:55 KENT - Dwight Ashworth extra point.
3Q: 04:19 SCAL - Ernie Ham 40 field goal.
4Q: 06:43 KENT - Dwight Ashworth 34 field goal.
4Q: 01:55 KENT - Dwight Ashworth 51 field goal.
4Q: 01:06 KENT - Carlton Looman 37 pass from Tim Froese.
4Q: 01:06 KENT - Dwight Ashworth extra point.
4Q: 00:35 SCAL - Kenyon Roberts 26 pass from Paul Kingston.
4Q: 00:35 SCAL - Ernie Ham extra point.
 
Game MVP: KENT 3 Tim Froese

We were delighted to accept an invitation from the Alamo Bowl committee to take on a traditional powerhouse like USC. We looked forward to the opportunity to play a "statement game" against one of the most storied programs in college football history.

The Trojans were, admittedly, not as strong as they could have been, but they were still the Trojans. Their roster was filled with highly touted high school stars, many of whom would have never considered a program like ours. It was terrific for our seniors, guys like Conrad Piper, Brandon Blackburn, Neal Hopkins, and Will Pierce, to play their last Kent State game against such an opponent.

It was even more terrific to watch them and their teammates walk off the field winners.

USC's fine running back, Kenny Mueller, had a big game, rushing for 160 yards and catching a touchdown pass. We did a very good job controlling their other offensive weapons, however. Our DBs kept their receivers under wraps all day, and we sacked their QB, Paul Kingston, four times.

Meanwhile, our QB, Tim Froese, played the best game of his career: 17 completions in 24 attempts, three touchdowns, no interceptions. I'm sure Tim felt some pressure to perform, with two of the nation's top high school quarterbacks on our roster next fall, ready to challenge him. Based on what I saw from him in this game, however, Tim looks like he'll be ready to hold on to the job.

LB Frank Miller played a great game too, racking up 14 tackles and two TFL, while DE Max Rockwood was once again a disruptive force with 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks, and two hurries.

For the second straight year, we finish the season with a 9-3 record and a bowl game victory. After our 1-2 start, including the Dayton debacle, I'm very, very pleased.

Kent State's record: 9-3.

10-26-2010, 02:51 PM	#177
Big Six High School Varsity Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia	Alamo Bowl: San Antonio, Texas Kent State (8-3) vs. USC (7-4) Code: Southern California 0 7 3 7 - 17 Kent State 0 7 7 13 - 27 2Q: 08:57 SCAL - Kenneth Mueller 5 pass from Paul Kingston. 2Q: 08:57 SCAL - Ernie Ham extra point. 2Q: 03:37 KENT - Ralph Monroe 34 pass from Tim Froese. 2Q: 03:37 KENT - Dwight Ashworth extra point. 3Q: 10:55 KENT - Ralph Monroe 12 pass from Tim Froese. 3Q: 10:55 KENT - Dwight Ashworth extra point. 3Q: 04:19 SCAL - Ernie Ham 40 field goal. 4Q: 06:43 KENT - Dwight Ashworth 34 field goal. 4Q: 01:55 KENT - Dwight Ashworth 51 field goal. 4Q: 01:06 KENT - Carlton Looman 37 pass from Tim Froese. 4Q: 01:06 KENT - Dwight Ashworth extra point. 4Q: 00:35 SCAL - Kenyon Roberts 26 pass from Paul Kingston. 4Q: 00:35 SCAL - Ernie Ham extra point. Game MVP: KENT 3 Tim Froese We were delighted to accept an invitation from the Alamo Bowl committee to take on a traditional powerhouse like USC. We looked forward to the opportunity to play a "statement game" against one of the most storied programs in college football history. The Trojans were, admittedly, not as strong as they could have been, but they were still the Trojans. Their roster was filled with highly touted high school stars, many of whom would have never considered a program like ours. It was terrific for our seniors, guys like Conrad Piper, Brandon Blackburn, Neal Hopkins, and Will Pierce, to play their last Kent State game against such an opponent. It was even more terrific to watch them and their teammates walk off the field winners. USC's fine running back, Kenny Mueller, had a big game, rushing for 160 yards and catching a touchdown pass. We did a very good job controlling their other offensive weapons, however. Our DBs kept their receivers under wraps all day, and we sacked their QB, Paul Kingston, four times. Meanwhile, our QB, Tim Froese, played the best game of his career: 17 completions in 24 attempts, three touchdowns, no interceptions. I'm sure Tim felt some pressure to perform, with two of the nation's top high school quarterbacks on our roster next fall, ready to challenge him. Based on what I saw from him in this game, however, Tim looks like he'll be ready to hold on to the job. LB Frank Miller played a great game too, racking up 14 tackles and two TFL, while DE Max Rockwood was once again a disruptive force with 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks, and two hurries. For the second straight year, we finish the season with a 9-3 record and a bowl game victory. After our 1-2 start, including the Dayton debacle, I'm very, very pleased. Kent State's record: 9-3.