The Rise of the Carnegie Mellon Tartans (NCAA Football 07)

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4 years into college and Baker decides to cheat on an exam now!? (or at least get caught) That's rough.

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Buffalo has had a solid start to the season and is likely looking to get some revenge after the Tartans blew them out to end last season. I think the Tartan's offense finds it's groove and wins by two touchdowns, however. You're 3-0 against Buffalo all time, you just seem to have their number.

Looking around the conference the West has not gotten off to a good start, I think this will be the year Toledo declines, and anyone can win the division.

It'll show in the preview later today, but two of Buffalo's wins were against FCS squads so I'm not buying their solid start all that much. Granted, we've been pretty lousy, but I'm confident that the Bulls are the exact matchup I need to get back on track.

The West division has definitely lagged behind the East as a whole. Toledo is probably the best team again, but they're suffering mightily from the NCAA sanctions now and aren't close to the juggernaut they were a couple of years ago. I honestly think the East's top four teams are better than the West's best.

4 years into college and Baker decides to cheat on an exam now!? (or at least get caught) That's rough.

Right? That senioritis must be hitting him hard. He's a big loss for the offense though, particularly with our interior offensive line struggling. Our freshmen will have to grow up quickly.

Thank you to both for checking in, hope everyone had a nice Christmas!

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Carnegie Mellon Tartans (0-3, 0-0 MAC) at Buffalo Bulls (2-1, 0-0 MAC)
Saturday, September 24, 2011 | 12:30 PM (ET)
Buffalo, N.Y. – UB Stadium | No television

Top Storyline: Is the MAC slate what fixes Carnegie Mellon?

Carnegie Mellon likely wasn’t expecting to enter Mid-American Conference (MAC) without a win, but the opening three games of the Jules Nottingham era have been a struggle. However, Buffalo might just be the perfect pick-me-up. The Tartans are 3-0 against the Bulls since moving up to FBS competition, a mark that includes a 45-35 triumph in 2008 that served as CMU’s first FBS win. The Bulls are one of two MAC teams to currently own a winning record at 2-1 (Kent State is 3-0), but their two wins were against a pair of FCS teams in Indiana State and Nicholls State. With the entire league struggling to find their footing early on, MAC play could be what gets the Tartans back on track.

Top Matchup: Carnegie Mellon CB Erik Sellers vs. Buffalo WR Daniel Williamson

Buffalo’s best player is junior wide receiver Daniel Williamson, an Associated Press Freshman All-American back in 2009. Williamson will be matched up against Carnegie Mellon’s Erik Sellers, who earned Second Team All-America accolades from the AP last year. Williamson has the size (6’3”, 194 lbs.) that could frustrate Sellers, but the latter will provide a great challenge for the Bulls’ offense after collecting six interceptions and three sacks last season.

Top Mismatch: Carnegie Mellon Defense vs. Buffalo QB Ryan Bryant

We’re doubling down here. Last week, we predicted that the CMU defense would confuse inexperienced Pitt quarterback Eugene Halterman, only for the Panthers signal-caller to compile 342 yards of total offense and three touchdowns. This week, we expect the Tartans to live up to their potential against Buffalo redshirt senior Ryan Bryant. Bryant, a junior college transfer in his third year with the Bulls, has played well thus far (121.5 QB rtg., 61-112, 627 yards, 8 TD, 2 INT), and features a solid wide receiver duo in juniors Daniel Williamson (28 catches, 331 yards, 3 TD0 and James Carter (16 catches, 192 yards, 4 TD), but only possesses a 72.0 grade from Pro Football Focus. Unlike Halterman, Bryant is a statue in the pocket, so the CMU defense could tee off.

Prediction: Carnegie Mellon 27, Buffalo 14

The talent disparity is obvious in this one, and the move to MAC competition should give Carnegie Mellon enough of a spark to get its first win. We expect the Tartans defense to dominate and force Ryan Bryant into multiple mistakes, and the ground game behind Lawrence McIntire and Nate Satele to show some life as the visitors grab their first win of the season.

Buffalo PFF Top Ten
Daniel Williamson, Jr., WR (84)
Ben Mann, R-Jr., OLB (82)
Stan Brady, Sr., CB (82)
Josh Copeland, R-Sr., FS (82)
James Carter, Jr., WR (80)
Thomas Bratton, Sr., DT (78)
Brady Ford, R-So., G (78)
Mark Lester, R-Jr., CB (78)
Chris Richardson, R-So., G (76)
Andre Thompson, Jr., DE (74)

Schedule & Results
09/03 | INDIANA STATE | W, 30-3
09/10 | NICHOLLS STATE | W, 39-29
09/15 | at Brown | L, 24-37

Injury Report
Carnegie Mellon: Gerald Culver, So., QB (PCL sprain – 2 weeks)
Buffalo: None

Suspensions
Carnegie Mellon: Jabari London, R-Fr., FS (team rules – 1 game); Jason Baker, Sr., OT (academics – 4 games)
Buffalo: None

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Williams’ Heroics Give Nottingham First Coaching Win
Eddie Williams finished with school records in receptions (17) and receiving yards (228) in CMU’s first win of 2011



Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Eddie Williams beats the defense on a four-yard touchdown run with 36 seconds remaining. (Ashley Black / Getty Images)

by Alicia Brown, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reporter

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Staring at an 0-4 record and conference-opening loss to Buffalo, Carnegie Mellon head coach Jules Nottingham knew that his team could escape purgatory if they just leaned on their All-American candidate at wide receiver.

With 36 seconds remaining, he delivered the goods.

Redshirt sophomore Eddie Williams capped an incredible afternoon by scoring on a four-yard jet sweep, lifting the Tartans to a 42-38 victory at Buffalo in a back-and-forth affair in both teams’ Mid-American Conference (MAC) curtain-raiser. Williams’ deciding touchdown was his second of the day, as he finished with a school-record 17 receptions for 228 yards and a receiving score to pair with 36 rushing yards.

“It’s always good to come away with a win after a hard-fought battle like this,” said CMU head coach Jules Nottingham. “Our guys rose to the challenge and never let the moment get too big for them, especially at the end. The offense was able to get into a rhythm, and Eddie (Williams) was immense today. I thought all of our receivers – Travis (Sledge) and Stephen (Carter), too – played really well, and Kevin (Wilson) did a good job at getting his playmakers the ball today.”

Carnegie Mellon’s (1-3, 1-0 MAC) offense shook off its season-opening funk on the opening drive, going eight plays for 71 yards before Kevin Wilson connected with Stephen Carter for a 10-yard touchdown. The Tartans then doubled their lead when Erik Sellers picked off a Ryan Bryant pass and ran it back 52 yards, and momentum was all on the visitors’ side when Bryant tossed his second interception of the quarter to Rob Jones.

CMU continued pushing the ball down the field, moving to the Buffalo (2-2, 0-1 MAC) five-yard line before Wilson threw a pick of his own to Stan Brady in the end zone. That seemed to spark the Bulls, who generated a 95-yard drive before James Carter hauled in a 21-yard pass one-handed from Bryant to make it 14-7.

Williams’ lone mistake of the afternoon came in the second quarter, as he dropped a fourth-down pass on the Buffalo 36 for a turnover on downs. The Bulls capitalized right away with Bryant’s arm, as he found Daniel Williamson on a deep ball for a 40-yard score over backup safety Jason Ervin. The offenses stalled for a moment after the long touchdown, then Buffalo moved the ball to the one-yard line before settling for a Jason Franklin 19-yard field goal to set the halftime score at 17-14 in favor of the hosts.

The Bulls took the ball to the CMU 37 on their first second-half drive before failing to convert on a fake punt. That stop sparked the CMU offense, as it engineered an eight-play, 63-yard drive that ended in a Williams five-yard touchdown catch. Buffalo responded with another Bryant-to-Williamson connection, this one of 29 yards to put the hosts back in front, 24-21. The Tartans answered again with a Wilson 36-yard pass to Travis Sledge, but the Bulls kept connecting with their haymakers as Bryant found Carter for a 69-yard touchdown to make it 31-28 through three frames.

CMU moved back in front with 12:23 to play, as Lawrence McIntire punched it in from three yards out to cap an 11-play, 73-yard drive. Buffalo answered with its own 11-play drive, converting two fourth downs before backup quarterback Zach Maynard hit Carter on a three-yard score to make it 38-35. Back-to-back three-and-outs gave the Tartans limited time to find a winner, but Kelvin Butler’s 21-yard punt return set the visitors up in good position on their own 34-yard line. CMU then went eight plays for 66 yards, ending in the aforementioned Williams four-yard jet sweep to take a 42-38 lead with 36 seconds remaining.

Buffalo’s desperation drive ended before it could really begin, as the Tartans picked up their 11th sack of the afternoon on the first play via Matt Burnsides, and the ensuing Hail Mary heave fell well short of the end zone.

Despite leaky coverage, CMU’s defense saw Charlie Cohen and David Brown collect three sacks each, as well as Burnsides, Chris Hill, Rob Jones, Zac Hood, and P.J. Ryan all bring down the quarterback.

Wilson finished with 374 yards and three touchdowns on 28-of-47 passing. Bryant compiled 470 passing yards on 32-of-37 attempts, and added a 10-yard catch from Brandon Thermilus on a trick play.

Carnegie Mellon continues MAC play next Saturday, Oct. 1 when it hosts Central Michigan.

Carnegie Mellon Tartans at Buffalo Bulls
Sep 24, 2011	1ST	2ND	3RD	4TH	SCORE
Carnegie Mellon Tartans (1-3, 1-0 MAC)	14	0	14	14	42
Buffalo Bulls (2-2, 0-1 MAC)	7	10	14	7	38

Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING		CMU	BUFF
13:01	(CMU) Kevin Wilson 10-yard pass to Stephen Carter (Jon Foster kick)	7	0
12:27	(CMU) Erik Sellers 52-yard interception return (Jon Foster kick)	14	0
1:27	(BUFF) Ryan Bryant 21-yard pass to James Carter (Jason Franklin kick)	14	7
SECOND QUARTER SCORING		CMU	BUFF
12:17	(BUFF) Ryan Bryant 40-yard pass to Daniel Williamson (Jason Franklin kick)	14	14
1:23	(BUFF) Jason Franklin 19-yard field goal	14	17
THIRD QUARTER SCORING		CMU	BUFF
10:15	(CMU) Kevin Wilson 5-yard pass to Eddie Williams (Jon Foster kick)	21	17
6:20	(BUFF) Ryan Bryant 29-yard pass to Daniel Williamson (Jason Franklin kick)	21	24
3:45	(CMU) Kevin Wilson 36-yard pass to Travis Sledge (Jon Foster kick)	28	24
3:02	(BUFF) Ryan Bryant 69-yard pass to James Carter (Jason Franklin kick)	28	31
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING		CMU	BUFF
12:23	(CMU) Lawrence McIntire 3-yard run (Jon Foster kick)	35	31
5:09	(BUFF) Zach Maynard 7-yard pass to James Carter (Jason Franklin kick)	35	38
0:36	(CMU) Eddie Williams 4-yard run (Jon Foster kick)	42	38

Carnegie Mellon Tartans PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Kevin Wilson 28/47 374 3 1 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Lawrence McIntire 12 85 7.0 1 Eddie Williams 4 36 9.0 1 Nate Satele 4 17 4.2 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Eddie Williams 17 228 13.4 1 Travis Sledge 5 84 16.7 1 Stephen Carter 4 42 10.5 1 Brian Pittman 1 17 17.0 0 Lawrence McIntire 1 3 3.0 0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD Elvis Washington 8 0 0 0 Chris Hill 7 1 0 0 Erik Sellers 7 0 1 1 Jason Ervin 7 0 0 0 Zac Hood 5 1 0 0 Charlie Cohen 3 3 0 0 David Brown 3 3 0 0 P.J. Ryan 1 1 0 0 Matt Burnsides 1 1 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Jon Foster 0/0 6/6 6 -- PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 Andy Fitzhugh 3 130 43.3 0 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Kyle Holland 4 79 19.7 0 Kelvin Butler 3 55 18.3 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Kelvin Butler 2 21 10.5 0

Buffalo Bulls PASSING C/A YDS TD INT Ryan Bryant 32/37 470 4 2 Zach Maynard 2/4 35 1 0 Brandon Thermilus 1/1 10 0 0 RUSHING ATT YDS AVG TD Brandon Thermilus 13 50 3.8 0 RECEIVING REC YDS AVG TD Jason Benson 10 113 11.3 0 James Carter 7 168 24.0 3 Daniel Williamson 7 159 22.7 2 Skyler Hagg 5 28 5.5 0 Terrell Jackson 2 31 15.5 0 Brandon Thermilus 2 -2 -1.0 0 Ryan Bryant 1 10 10.0 0 Joe Johnson 1 8 8.0 0 DEFENSE TACK SACK INT TD Stan Brady 14 0 1 0 Mark Lester 10 0 0 0 Matt Robinson 5 0 0 0 Brandon Flanagan 5 2 0 0 Jerry Housey 5 0 0 0 Thomas Bratton 4 1 0 0 Nathan Anderson 1 1 0 0 KICKING FG XP PTS LONG Jason Franklin 1/1 5/5 8 19 PUNTING NO YDS AVG IN20 Dustin Parsons 2 93 46.5 1 KICK RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Daniel Williamson 5 118 23.6 0 Sherrod Lott 2 35 17.5 0 PUNT RETURN RET YDS AVG TD Daniel Williamson 3 20 6.6 0

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Great win on the road. Hopefully this is the beginning of a "new season" for the Tartans. Maybe they can go .500 in conference play?

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Great win on the road. Hopefully this is the beginning of a "new season" for the Tartans. Maybe they can go .500 in conference play?

Huge win for the Tartans, though it a little disappointing with my secondary's struggles. Losing London to suspension probably played a factor, but there's no reason I should be giving up 470 passing yards to their QB even with his talent WR group. That concerns me a bit moving forward, but the conference is so weak that I should be able to push past that .500 mark and make another run towards the title game in Detroit!

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Around the NCAA – Week 4 Edition
Heisman favorite John Brantley threw for six touchdowns as #2 Florida routed Auburn, 73-14

ESPN The Magazine Cover Story
In the Bag? – Thompson is mentioned on everybody’s Heisman list.

Nebraska has gotten off to a flying start, sitting at 4-0 and No. 12 in both the Associated Press and USA Today Coaches’ Polls. A big reason for the Huskers’ early success is junior wide receiver Mark Thompson, who has emerged as an early favorite for the Heisman Memorial Trophy. Following a six-catch, 90-yard day with a touchdown at Northwestern, Thompson has 25 catches for 364 yards and six total scores – five coming on receptions, and one from a kick return.

Top Storylines
#4 Texas A&M blows out #22 Boise State in Boise, 45-20

No. 4 Texas A&M used a pair of Russell Shepard touchdown passes and a 10-yard scramble to blow the game open in the second quarter, ultimately knocking off No. 22 Boise State on the road, 45-20. Shepard and the Aggies trailed 10-7 following the opening frame, but the junior Heisman candidate threw for 470 yards and five scores while adding 34 yards and a touchdown on the ground. TAMU doubled the Broncos in total offense, 576-255, and saw dynamic receiver duo Josh Gordon and Roger Holland combine for 14 catches, 213 yards, and four touchdowns. Both of Boise State’s touchdowns came via pick sixes in the first and fourth quarters.

Brantley continues hot streak, #2 Florida puts up 73 on undefeated Auburn

Speaking of Heisman candidates, there’s a new leader in the clubhouse after No. 2 Florida’s 73-14 thrashing of previously unbeaten Auburn. Redshirt senior quarterback John Brantley tossed six touchdowns in the win, four of which went to classmate Aaron Hernandez as the tight end finished with seven catches and 140 yards. Brantley, an All-SEC First Team selection last year after throwing for 3,871 yards and 44 touchdowns, owns a 210.0 quarterback rating and 19:2 touchdown-to-interception ratio, while throwing for 936 yards on 58-of-93 attempts. His backup, true freshman Dak Prescott, also threw for a score in the win over the Tigers.

Pitt’s Hynoski scores seven touchdowns in rout of Harvard

Thanks to one of the best performances in school history, Pitt moved to 3-1 on the season with a 56-3 drubbing of Harvard. Redshirt senior tailback Henry Hynoski did all the work for the Panthers, scoring all seven touchdowns (5 rushing, 2 receiving) as he compiled 370 scrimmage yards (279 rushing, 91 receiving) against the Crimson. Hynoski, who was named NCAA Offensive Player of the Week, didn’t record any stats from 2007-09 and only collected 51 rushing yards and two scores last season behind LeSean McCoy. The redshirt senior didn’t enter the 2011 season as the starting runningback – that was classmate Greg Williams, who has missed the last couple of games because of a sprained elbow.

Heisman Watch
John Brantley, R-Sr., QB, Florida | 210.0 QB rtg., 58-93, 936 yards, 19 TD, 2 INT
Logan Gray, R-Sr., QB, Georgia | 177.9 QB rtg., 79-126, 1,195 yards, 16 TD, 4 INT
Russell Shepard, Jr., QB, Texas A&M | 177.4 QB rtg., 69-109, 1,152 yards, 12 TD, 6 INT; 37 carries, 146 yards, 1 TD
Blaine Gabbert, R-Jr., QB, Clemson | 157.4 QB rtg., 103-156, 1,306 yards, 14 TD (1 rush), 5 INT
Mark Thompson, Jr., WR, Nebraska | 25 catches, 364 yards, 5 TD; 32.1 kick return avg., 1 TD

NCAA Players of the Week
Offensive: Henry Hynoski, R-Sr., HB, Pittsburgh | 35 carries, 279 yards, 5 TD; 6 catches, 91 yards, 2 TD in 56-3 win against Harvard
Defensive: Art Kirby, R-Jr., OLB, Illinois | 10 tackles (5 TFL), 1 sack, 2 INT, 1 FF in 20-13 win at Iowa State

Injury Report
Marco Horton, Sr., QB, Cornell | Torn pectoral (10 weeks)
Kodi Burns, R-Sr., QB, Auburn | Foot stress fracture (5 weeks)
Ryan Bryant, R-Sr., QB, Buffalo | Abdominal strain (3 weeks)
Mikel LeShoure, Sr., HB, Georgia | Strained back (9 weeks)
Joe Henry, R-Jr., HB, TCU | Dislocated ankle (5 weeks)
Ronald Johnson, R-Sr., WR, Stanford | Torn shoulder muscle (6 weeks)
Bobby Heath, Jr., OLB, Army | Broken wrist (season – medical redshirt)
Sam Walton, Sr., MLB, Harvard | Broken tailbone (6 weeks)

Week 4 Notable Top 25 Scores
#4 Texas A&M 45, Boise State 20
#21 Washington 42, Kansas State 16
#2 Florida 73, Auburn 14
#23 Arkansas 38, Alabama 30
#5 USC 52, Arizona 17
#11 Clemson 38, Boston College 14
#13 Notre Dame 28, Michigan State 24
#10 Hawaii 56, San Diego State 23
#12 Nebraska 31, Northwestern 3
#6 Georgia 45, Tennessee 28

Week 5 National Broadcasts
#8 Texas Tech (3-0) at Oklahoma State (3-1) | 10/1, 12:30 PM
Wake Forest (4-0) at #11 Clemson (3-1) | 10/1, 12:30 PM
#7 Virginia (4-0) at Maryland (2-2) | 10/1, 3:30 PM (Rivalry Game)
Illinois (4-0) at #17 Wisconsin (3-1) | 10/1, 3:30 PM
#21 Washington (3-0) at #9 UCLA (3-0) | 10/1, 6:00 PM (Game of the Week)
Boston College (3-1) at #19 Miami (Fla.) (4-0) | 10/1, 6:00 PM (Rivalry Game)
Alabama (2-2) at #2 Florida (4-0) | 10/1, 8:00 PM
Oregon (2-1) at #10 Hawaii (2-0) | 10/1, 8:00 PM

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Man, I felt you guys would win but I did not think it'd be this close. Coach Nottingham has to feel good to see the offense finally clicking and Kevin Wilson having a great game. The defense gave up some points but how about that front seven, 11 sacks what a day.

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Man, I felt you guys would win but I did not think it'd be this close. Coach Nottingham has to feel good to see the offense finally clicking and Kevin Wilson having a great game. The defense gave up some points but how about that front seven, 11 sacks what a day.

I wasn't expecting it to be this close either, really disappointed in how my secondary (albeit, without my starting FS) played against a pretty lousy quarterback, but I'll take the win nonetheless. Front seven was absolutely dominant, and should be the better side in all of my MAC matchups with David Brown, Matt Burnsides, and Mark Toth.

I liked what I saw from the offense as you mentioned, felt like I found a groove with Kevin Wilson throwing the ball, and was able to run it well despite Wilson not being a threat on that front. I think Gerald Culver still should hold a role when he returns, because I like that dual-threat element against better defenses, but Wilson has a chance to run with the job during this stretch.

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Around the MAC – Week 4 Edition
The East Division went 3-0 over the West Division on opening weekend

MAC East Standings
Kent State | 4-0, 1-0 MAC
Bowling Green | 2-1, 1-0 MAC
Akron | 2-2, 1-0 MAC
Miami (Ohio) | 2-2, 1-0 MAC
Carnegie Mellon | 1-3, 1-0 MAC
Buffalo | 2-2, 0-1 MAC
Ohio | 0-4, 0-1 MAC

MAC West Standings
Western Michigan | 1-3, 1-0 MAC
Central Michigan | 2-2, 0-0 MAC
Ball State | 1-3, 0-1 MAC
Eastern Michigan | 1-3, 0-1 MAC
Toledo | 1-3, 0-1 MAC
Northern Illinois | 1-3, 0-1 MAC

MAC Players of the Week
Offensive: Eddie Williams, R-So., WR, Carnegie Mellon | 17 catches, 228 yards, 1 TD; 4 carries, 36 yards, 1 TD in 42-38 win at Buffalo
Defensive: Erik Sellers, Sr., CB, Carnegie Mellon | 7 tackles, 1 INT, 1 TD in 42-38 win at Buffalo

Week 5 Scores
Carnegie Mellon 42, Buffalo 38
Miami (Ohio) 35, Ball State 28
Akron 44, Eastern Michigan 6
Bowling Green 28, Northern Illinois 25
Western Michigan 31, Toledo 24
Central Michigan 21, Louisville 14
Kent State 37, Ohio 34 (OT)

Week 5 Matchups
Central Michigan (2-2, 0-0) at Carnegie Mellon (1-3, 1-0) | 10/1, 12:30 PM
San Diego (1-3) at Ohio (0-4) | 10/1, 12:30 PM
Buffalo (2-2, 0-1) at Northern Illinois (1-3, 0-1) | 10/1, 12:30 PM
Akron (2-2, 1-0) at Western Michigan (1-3, 1-0) | 10/1, 3:30 PM
Bowling Green (2-1, 1-0) at Eastern Michigan (1-3, 0-1) | 10/1, 6:00 PM
Kent State (4-0, 1-0) at Toledo (1-3, 0-1) | 10/1, 8:00 PM

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Getting that first win of the season was massive. Hopefully, it will be the cornerstone in you turning this season around.

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Getting that first win of the season was massive. Hopefully, it will be the cornerstone in you turning this season around.

That's the hope, especially with the MAC looking as vulnerable as ever! Would've liked to get at least one win in non-conference (that Penn game was a huge miss), but if I can make it to Detroit, then it'll be a successful season.

Thanks for checking in, Tearz!

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by Jeff Greenberg, Carnegie Mellon insider for Rivals.com

Williams, Sellers tabbed with weekly awards from MAC

Carnegie Mellon swept the Mid-American Conference (MAC) weekly awards following its 42-38 victory at Buffalo this past Saturday, with redshirt sophomore wide receiver Eddie Williams and senior cornerback Erik Sellers collecting the honors.

Williams was named MAC Offensive Player of the Week after a dominant performance, as he caught 17 passes for 228 yards and a touchdown, while adding the game-winning score on the ground. The Altoona, Pa. native was an Associated Press Freshman All-American last year after compiling 89 receptions, 1,329 yards, and 17 total touchdowns (14 receiving, 3 rushing), and has 36 catches for 513 yards and three total scores thus far in 2011.

Sellers, an Associated Press Second Team All-American in 2010, scored on a 52-yard pick six in the first quarter of the Tartans’ win, and compiled seven tackles to go along with the interception. The cornerback has 19 tackles in four games this season, and is coming off a junior campaign that saw him collect 65 tackles, six interceptions, three sacks, and a touchdown.

Culver to return after Central Michigan

The Tartans are set to get a key piece back after this Saturday’s matchup with Central Michigan, with sophomore quarterback Gerald Culver progressing from his knee injury.

Culver suffered a PCL sprain in CMU’s loss at No. 15 Nebraska, and had thrown for 239 yards with a rushing score this season in a change-of-pace role. He is likely to regain that role after returning, though his snaps may be limited with junior Kevin Wilson (101.4 QB rtg., 63-131, 801 yards, 5 TD, 7 INT) coming off the best game of his career against Buffalo, as he threw for 374 yards on 28-of-47 attempts and three touchdowns.

Frederick seen as must-have recruit for CMU

It’s clear as day who Carnegie Mellon sees as the top target in its 2012 recruiting class, and that attention has paid dividends thus far.

Four-star quarterback Eric Frederick listed the Tartans second in his top five following the team’s win at Buffalo. The Brownsville, La. product has home-state LSU ahead of CMU, but it’s nearly a virtual tie at this point of his recruitment. He is also considering Texas, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech.

Frederick, who stars for West Monroe High School, is seen as a multi-year starter and program-changing talent by Jules Nottingham and his staff. He possesses solid arm strength and accuracy, though neither quality is elite, and sees the field extremely well.

Tartans lose two recruiting targets

Carnegie Mellon’s in-season recruiting board continues to thin as a pair of prospects in four-star cornerback Ron Williams (Wooster, Ohio) and three-star linebacker Chris Gaston (Hampton, Va.) won’t consider the school moving forward.

Williams, a five-foot-eleven, 170-pound defensive back from Wooster High School, liked CMU but acknowledged his parents want him to go elsewhere. He is moving forward with the top five of Wisconsin, Clemson, West Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Notre Dame.

Gaston, a six-foot, 248-pound linebacker from Phoebus High School, says he doesn’t have the same interest for the Tartans as he does his other schools. He is considering Clemson, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia, and Virginia Tech.

Carnegie Mellon In-Season Recruiting Targets
Eric Frederick, QB, **** (6’2”, 190 lbs.; Brownsville, La. / West Monroe) – Top 5
- LSU, Carnegie Mellon, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech
Brian Adams, DT, *** (6’2”, 275 lbs.; Naperville, Ill. / Naperville Central) – Top 5
- Wisconsin, Carnegie Mellon, Georgia, Notre Dame, Clemson
Andrew Graham, OT, **** (6’6”, 337 lbs.; Forestville, Ohio / Winton Woods) – Top 5
- Ohio State, Carnegie Mellon, Notre Dame, Penn State, West Virginia
Jason Sharp, CB, *** (6’1”, 182 lbs.; Bartow, Fla. / Bartow) – Top 5
- Carnegie Mellon, Miami (Fla.), Florida, Oklahoma, Texas Tech
Eric Pettit, HB, *** (6’2”, 175 lbs.; Fort McKinley, Ohio / McKinley) – Top 5
- Carnegie Mellon, Penn State, Notre Dame, West Virginia, Ohio State
Mario Williams, DT, **** (5’11”, 280 lbs.; Lombard, Ill./ Glenbard East) – Top 8
Ron Williams, CB, **** (5’11”, 170 lbs., Wooster, Ohio / Wooster) – Removed
Chris Gaston, OLB, *** (6’0”, 248 lbs.; Hampton, Va. / Phoebus) – Removed
Jason Mack, HB, **** (6’0”, 205 lbs.; Nether Providence, Pa. / Strath Haven) – Removed
Mike Petty, WR, *** (6’0”, 208 lbs.; Warren, Ohio / Harding) – Removed
Steve Johnson, OLB, *** (6’2”, 232 lbs.; North Canton, Ohio / Hoover) – Removed
Matt Hughes, OT, **** (6’5”, 331 lbs.; Salem, Ohio / Salem) – Removed
Andy Dockery, HB, *** (5’10”, 195 lbs.; Middletown, Ohio / Madison) – Removed
Bryant Elimimian, QB, *** (6’4”, 232 lbs.; Garfield Heights, Ohio / Garfield Heights) – Removed
Zach Carter, OLB, *** (6’3”, 213 lbs.; East Grand Rapids, Mich. / East Grand Rapids) – Removed

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Getting Frederick would be massive for the Tartans. He'd be your first four-star signing too I believe right?

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Getting Frederick would be massive for the Tartans. He'd be your first four-star signing too I believe right?

Yes he would, this year is the first I can pursue four-star prospects according to my recruiting rules. Would be a massive get for the program, especially with how things are at quarterback currently.