Pennsylvania A&T (NCAA 14 Teambuilder Dynasty)

[Bigsheen]

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Penn A&T Stymies Army Rushing Attack To Convincing 31-17 win

In lieu of a game story (played this over a week ago and was rushed out the door so I forget a ton of it), I'll add my quick analysis.

The first quarter was a total snooze fest, but it was great football. Essentially, Army had no shot after that, as the 4-2-5 completely decimated their rushing attack. Penn A&T filled almost every gap. Then add in the early scores by Devon Hackett and the first ever punt return for a touchdown by Donnell Raines and Penn A&T was in great shape early.

The run game wasn't dominant but was able to get multiple guys involved which is a great sign of the balance in the offense. We're still look for any ounce of a deep threat, but I just don't see it with this receiving corps.

Defensively, this might be the best defense we've ever had. The right mix of size, speed, and intelligence/experience. 15!! TFL and 6 sacks are incredible numbers against an offense that was supposedly stout, but it's still early so who knows what to expect from opponents. It's important to note that Army's QB ac Henley was forced from the game after a sack in the second quarter. He did return in the third, but was forced out again in the fourth, which led to Jonathan Moses having a solid little fourth quarter.

Photo Gallery


RB Devon Hackett gets the Dutchmen on the board in the second quarter


CB/KR/PR Donnell Raines slipped and sped his way past the Golden Knights special teams group for a 55-yard punt return for a touchdown. It was the first in school history.


WR Marquez Turner hauls in second score of the season. The score capped off the 21 point outburst in the second quarter.


LB Antwan Norwood sacks Army QB Zac Henley in the second quarter.
The hit would force Henley from the game, however, he would return after half time.


Donnell Raines was injured in the third quarter returning a punt. He received a helmet-to-knee hit by Army DB Brigham Brown.
Since Brown wasn't leading with his head, he was not ejected from the contest, but Raines left the game with concussion like symptoms and his status for next week's game at Indiana is unknown.

[Bigsheen]

Quote: Originally Posted by moose141

Big win last week, but you've got your hands full with Army this week. Their team really just has one word to describe it: solid. No studs, but no real weaknesses other than their offensive line looks meh based on ratings, but who knows how that plays into the vaunted triple option. Definitely one of those games you can't really prepare for and that you can't really take anything out of defensively regardless of what happens. With both your run games it could be one of the faster games in the NCAA this season, haha. Also, Brian Adams feeling like its the "Summer of '69" eh? Haha, I'll see myself out. Fun fact, I google Georgia football and they have an unclaimed natty from the '68 season, so Summer of 69 was probably pretty good in Athens, tbh.

You're 100% right in that I didn't know how to prepare for this game, except that I was going to be forced into a lot of man blitzes, which luckily fits the 4-2-5 well. They really didn't have an answer for what we threw at them defensively, and once we knocked Henley out of the game, they didn't know whether to run or pass. I will say it was odd to see some of the decisions the CPU made when they did pass; it wasn't pretty.

Haha I really appreciate that reference for a persoanl inside joke with some friends. It adds some extra flavor, especially, if you look at the temperature of our game last week

[Careless Whisper]

Really good win for the Dutchmen! Jumping ahead 21-0 on an option team is certainly a great strategy, but their rushing attack really had no answer for the defense. That group really seems to be playing with a lot of confidence right now, which is helping the offense try to establish some consistency. The bookies need to start respecting Penn A&T already!

[Bigsheen]

Week 5

Top Stories
- #7 LSU stunned by Mississippi State, 35-28, Tigers fall to 1-2
- #15 MTSU climbs to #15 after winning a shootout with Miami, 49-42
- #1 Texas A&M continues to look strong, downing ranked-Georgia team, 31-7
- #14 Vanderbilt continues to be cinderella, winning fourth straight to open season
- #6 Alabama and #4 Ole Miss go at it to be #1 contender against Texas A&M in SEC
- #18 Georgia and Texas set to battle in a noon non-conference showdown
- Shakeup in Heisman watchlist; UGA QB Brian Adams takes the top spot with Bama RB James Farris right behind

[moose141]

Another solid win, offense didn't do much but they didn't really need to when the defense is that dominant. You know Army is in trouble when they pass for more yards than they run for.

Quote: Originally Posted by Bigsheen

Haha I really appreciate that reference for a persoanl inside joke with some friends. It adds some extra flavor, especially, if you look at the temperature of our game last week

[Bigsheen]

Game Four
Penn A&T (2-1) at Indiana (2-1)
Location: Memorial Stadium / Bloomington, IN
Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 25 / 3:30pm

Notes:
- First ever meeting between the Dutchmen and Hoosiers
- Coach Kane Wommack faces off against his former program
- 2021 marks the first time Penn A&T has played two schools from the
Big 10 in the same season
- Penn A&T knocked off Army 31-17 last week
- Indiana fell to Purdue 49-28 last week



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Vegas
Spread: Indiana -3 (-110, Draftkings Sportsbook)
Total: 58 (-108, Draftkings Sportsbook)

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Coaches Corner

How will it feel facing off against your former program and players?

Quote: Originally Posted by Coach Kane Wommack

I had a lot of love for those guys, having recruited the majority of their defense. I know their instincts, I know their play styles. From a schematic standpoint, I'm not sure much has changed. End of the day, I'm the head coach at Penn A&T and that means I'm on a mission to make my opponents day as tough as possible.

Your defense was able to hold up the highly rated Army offense. How will that transition to a tougher Indiana team with the #1 rated offense in the nation?

Quote: Originally Posted by Coach Kane Wommack

Two totally different styles of play is the biggest factor. Army's option is as tough as it gets, but we were able to close gaps and take away options. Coach Mendenhall has assembled one of the most balanced offenses I've ever seen, but this rushing attack is going to be tough to stop. Three guys with 180 yards rushing or more, including Ryan (Franklin) who I think leads them in rushing

What your opinion of Ryan Franklin?

Quote: Originally Posted by Coach Kane Wommack

Kid is the most underrated quarterback in the country. I wouldn't be surprised if he winds up on a Heisman watch list before his four years are up.

The run game has been relatively inconsistent to start, will the offense still rely on the run game?

Quote: Originally Posted by Coach Kane Wommack

When you have a horse like Devon (Hackett), how could you not try and establish the run? Our line is still pretty inexperienced, so we'll need to make sure were mixing in the right blocking schemes to get the guys behind them moving forward.

The defense has had a nose getting to the ball-carrier, specifically the quarterback. Are you seeing guys play faster or just making better decisions?

Quote: Originally Posted by Coach Kane Wommack

We're not a fast team right now. I think with how experienced our linebackers and defensive backs are, our scheme puts guys in the position they need to be to get after the ball. Cade (McClain) and Tino (Likely) are fantastic leaders on the field and if they see something needing to be changed, they make the change.

[Careless Whisper]

Outside of Franklin and Brown, I'm a little shocked Indiana is coming into this game with the top-ranked offense because the talent doesn't really suggest it based on the overalls. Franklin's speed will require a spy at all times though and he could single-handily make it difficult for Penn A&T, but I still think the Dutchmen's defense is playing well enough right now to hold the Hoosiers in check and move to 3-1.