[Jeremy.Horne.SC]

JeremySC's Mercer Bears dynasty season 1:

Game 2:
In week three I faced off against FCS Southeast who is actually rated higher than me (63 overall to my 60). Regardless, the expectation going in was to execute the offense and convincingly win. That happened with a 41-24 victory.

The offense was a polar opposite of the previous week against Alabama managing to put together 475 total yards Starting QB John Russ went 12-16 for 136 yards and 4 TD's. Also had the only turnover, a fumble on a pitch early in the first half. Backup Eli Grambling was 8-12 for 99 yards and 1 TD. D'Vante Penamon was the top receiver with 8 receptions for 91 yards and 2 TDs.

The star of the game is the guy who I believe the offense with revolve around the next 3 seasons and that is sophomore RB Jabari Scruggs. He ran through the defense all evening for 162 yards on just 17 carries giving him 237 with a 7.1 yards per carry average over the first two games.

The defense is a frustrating work in progress. Again had trouble on 3rd down and gave up a few long passes. Stopping the run was a challenge in the redzone but that was partially due to playcalling. Have to be patient with this group as they don't fit my system very well but I'm confident that after a few recruiting classes the defense will perform well on a regular basis.

Next up my 1-1 Bears go on the road to take on 1-2 Old Dominion Monarchs. Expectations are to stay competitive and avoid turnovers in hopes of possibly escaping with a win.