Big Week Upcoming for Mountain Goats
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Blue Mountain State will be heading to California this weekend for a pivotal early season challenge versus the University of Central San Francisco. The Gold Rush of UCSF are ranked #16 in the nation and have never played Blue Mountain State. The following are the key matchups the Goats must control in order to be successful versus the Gold Rush:
BMS running backs versus 97 Ovr. SS Scott Goldberg: The stable of Goats running backs will be in need of their best game of the season against UCSF. The Gold Rush are extremely physical and stout against the run so the Goats will need Craig Shilo to continue to earn the hard yards between the tackles as he did versus Notre Dame. The catalyst of the Gold Rush hardnosed defense is safety Scott Goldberg. Goldberg, a preseason second team All-American is in his third season as the Gold Rush starting strong safety and has led his team in tackles each of the last two seasons. Goldberg has only 5 tackles so far this season.
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BMS Offensive Coordinator Marty Daniels is shown here, preparing offensive plays for the upcoming regular season game, on the road, at #16 UCSF
Thad Castle versus 94 Ovr. Chris Lemon: Thad Castle will be once again charged with the responsibility of holding the opposition’s number one running back in check. Castle leads the Goats in total tackles with 16 and has been steady against the run and pass this season. The Gold Rush have a group of backs to which they give the ball, chief among them being Chris Lemon. Lemon is experiencing his 2nd season as a starter and leads the team with 468 yards rushing and four rushing touchdowns and is also fifth on the team with eight receptions. A well rounded back like Lemon is pivotal to the success of the Gold Rush's offense as he gets many touches. All of Castle’s skill will be tested by an all-around back but if he can shut down Lemon he can help make the 'Rush one dimensional and therefore hurt their offenses ability to make plays.
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Here's Thad Castle, freshman linebacker, lifting weights on campus at Blue Mountain State University
Pierre Noble versus 94 Ovr. Eric Thompson: Blue Mountain State’s rushing defensive tackle Pierre Noble is going to need a big game versus the Gold Rush and will be the key to shutting down 'Rush quarterback Eric Thompson. Noble has 15 tackles and 3.5 quarterback sacks so far this season and will need to get to Thompson when he drops back to pass as well as contain the quarterback when he scrambles and on designed runs. Thompson has thrown 12 touchdowns and 2 interceptions this season and is known as the best pure passing quarterback in conference.
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