Davidson College
Jacksonville
Football Looks to Get Back on Track at Jacksonville
10/16/2019 10:00:00 AM | Football
| WEEK 7 - DAVIDSON at JACKSONVILLE |
| Date | Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 | |
| Kickoff | 1 P.M. | |
| Location | Jacksonville, Fla. | |
| Stadium | D.B. Milne Field | |
| Capacity | 5,000 | |
| Game Notes | Davidson | PFL | Jacksonville | |
| #HashTag | #CatsAreWild #WE | |
| Live Stats | JUDolphins.com | |
| Live Audio | DavidsonWildcats.com (WHIP 99.3 FM/1350 AM, Continuum CH4) | |
| Live Video | ESPN+ | |
| The Coach's Corner | Episode 7 | |
| Player Spotlight | Tyler Phelps | |
| Social Media | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook |
THE SERIES
Davidson snapped a nine-game losing streak to the Dolphins last October at Richardson Stadium, 44-37, but still trail in the series, 7-14. The two have squared off every season since the first meeting in 1998. The 'Cats are 2-9 in Jacksonville and have not left with a win since 2007, a 20-10 showing in the Sunshine State.
LAST TIME OUT
Davidson (4-2, 1-1 PFL) fell to San Diego at Richardson Stadium last Saturday, 37-17. Junior running back Wesley Dugger rushed for a pair of touchdowns as Davidson and San Diego went into the half tied at 17. Freshman kicker Caden Bonoffski hit a season-long 43-yard field goal to open the Wildcat scoring account at 3-0. Senior linebacker George Hatlowich made a season-best nine tackles in the losing effort.
SCOUTING THE DOLPHINS
Jacksonville (2-4, 0-2 PFL) are still seeking their first PFL win of the season following losses to Dayton and Morehead State. The Dolphins two wins came over future PFL member Presbyterian and Ave Maria. Junior quarterback Calvin Turner Jr. leads the league in rushing (114.7 YPG) and has rushed for nine scores. Like Dugger, Turner Jr. has a four-touchdown game this season, rushing for four against Dayton to open PFL play. Jeremiah Johnson leads the squad in tackles (44) and has forced three fumbles and picked off a pass.
LAST TIME THEY MET
Davidson raced out to a 44-9 lead and survived a fourth quarter Dolphin rally to win at Richardson Stadium, 44-37. Jorell Story scored three times, while JU quarterback calvin Turner Jr. rushed for three in the final frame to cut into the Wildcat advantage. Rayshawn McCall ran back a point after attempt for three points, while Jacksonville natives, Keylan Brown and Pat Tabor each tallied third quarter TDs in the winning effort. Linebacker George Hatalowich registered a career-best 13 tackles, 8 solo stops, and a sack to pace the Davidson defense.
I'M COMING HOME!
Davidson senior running back Keylan Brown and junior slot receiver Pat Tabor both hail from "The River City." Brown attended Oakleaf High School, while Tabor went to Atlantic Coast.
CHASING HISTORY
Wildcat junior running back Wesley Dugger needs 47 yards to move into the third on the all-time rushing list. The Henrico, Va., native sits at 2,747 yards, just 46 behind Eric Ferguson, who rushed for 2,791 yards from 1996-99. Dugger is averaging 75.0 yards per game in five contests.
All-Time Rushing Leaders
| 1. | John Leverett | 3165 | 2001-04 |
| 2. | Ray Sinclair | 3085 | 1978-81 |
| 3. | Eric Ferguson | 2791 | 1996-99 |
| 4. | Wesley Dugger | 2747 | 2017-pr. |
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
Wildcat junior quarterback Tyler Phelps joined the hot seat for anther edition of the Davidson Player Spotlight!
Fans can connect directly with the Davidson Football staff on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Davidson-Football), Twitter (@DavidsonFB) and Instagram (@DavidsonFootball). Head coach Scott Abell is on Twitter and can be found at @Scott_AbellFB.
LIVE AUDIO AND VIDEO
Play-by-play man Mark Plemmons joins color analyst Michael Fresina '92 to provide live audio streams on its website, DavidsonWildcats.com, for all seven home games this season. All 12 games can be heard online at DavidsonWildcats.com. Fans can hear the Davidson Radio Network on their mobile device by visiting DavidsonWildcats.com or by downloading the TuneIn Radio App.
THE COACH'S CORNER
Be sure to check out The Coach's Corner with Scott Abell every Monday powered by Wade Associates. Coach Abell will discuss the previous week and look ahead to the upcoming opponent, giving fans an inside look into the Wildcat football program.
ON DECK
The Wildcats return home for a two-game home stand beginning with PFL foe Marist Saturday, Oct. 26. Kick off with the Red Foxes is slated for 1 p.m. at Richardson Stadium. When the calendar turns to November, Valparaiso visits Stephen B. Smith Field on the second for a 1 p.m. tilt.
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