Kats now know where they stand
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 3:09 pm
Bearkats know where they stand
By Cody Stark
Assistant Sports Editor
FARGO, N.D. — It was a tough one to swallow, but the Bearkats have nothing to hang their heads about following Saturday night’s heartbreaking loss at North Dakota State.
The Sam Houston State coaches had the team ready to play and they almost walked away with an upset over the fourth-ranked Bison. The Kats took North Dakota’s best shots and kept fighting and clawing until the final seconds ticked off the clock.
They didn’t get beat, there just unfortunately had to be a winner and loser on the scoreboard at the end of one of the best college football games to date in this young season.
This is a different team from the one that took the field against Angelo State three weeks ago. The Kats finally found the leadership they needed. Quarterback Rhett Bomar put the team on his shoulders in the fourth quarter, and the rest of the offense responded. The wide receivers Catron Houston, Justin Wells, Darnell Jones and tight end Blake Martin made plays and the offensive line did their part. They were confident and never gave up even when the Bison took a 34-21 lead in the second half.
SHSU head coach Todd Whitten said earlier in the week that there was some doubt as to what exactly this team was capable of doing and where they stood at the Football Championship Subdivision level after opening the season with a pair of Division II opponents. But any questions about how explosive this offense could be were answered, and Bearkat fans can rest easy because this team proved they are one of the top FCS squads in the country.
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By Cody Stark
Assistant Sports Editor
FARGO, N.D. — It was a tough one to swallow, but the Bearkats have nothing to hang their heads about following Saturday night’s heartbreaking loss at North Dakota State.
The Sam Houston State coaches had the team ready to play and they almost walked away with an upset over the fourth-ranked Bison. The Kats took North Dakota’s best shots and kept fighting and clawing until the final seconds ticked off the clock.
They didn’t get beat, there just unfortunately had to be a winner and loser on the scoreboard at the end of one of the best college football games to date in this young season.
This is a different team from the one that took the field against Angelo State three weeks ago. The Kats finally found the leadership they needed. Quarterback Rhett Bomar put the team on his shoulders in the fourth quarter, and the rest of the offense responded. The wide receivers Catron Houston, Justin Wells, Darnell Jones and tight end Blake Martin made plays and the offensive line did their part. They were confident and never gave up even when the Bison took a 34-21 lead in the second half.
SHSU head coach Todd Whitten said earlier in the week that there was some doubt as to what exactly this team was capable of doing and where they stood at the Football Championship Subdivision level after opening the season with a pair of Division II opponents. But any questions about how explosive this offense could be were answered, and Bearkat fans can rest easy because this team proved they are one of the top FCS squads in the country.
http://www.itemonline.com/sports/local_ ... 33509.html