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    Simpson said Tennessee State's defense will be another tough test for his offense - which is ranked second in the league in both scoring (26 points per game) and total offense (419 yards per game). "Our offense statistically have been there for most of this season ... We've had a balanced attack, but it's been the penalties and turnovers that has lowered our scoring. TSU also has a very talented defense with seven or eight transfers from (FBS) schools like Miami and Florida." Senior quarterback Cade Thompson is finishing up his two-and-a-half seasons as a starter. Full Article at The Jackson Sun
    Our offense statistically have been there for most of this season ... We've had a balanced attack, but it's been the penalties and turnovers that has lowered our scoring. TSU also has a very talented defense with seven or eight transfers from (FBS) schools like Miami and Florida.
    SOURCE: The Jackson Sun 1 month ago
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Local college football preview: Lane trying to send seniors out with win
  1. I don't know our mathematic chances (for an OVC title) or anything, but we are treating these three games like they are the playoffs ... This is also a road game in a big-time environment. It's a respect game. We think we still belong near the top of the OVC, and we feel like a win would bring more resp...
    SOURCE: The Jackson Sun 1 month ago
  2. They have been two different teams at home and away this season ... They are a scary team with their backs against the wall.
    SOURCE: The Jackson Sun 1 month ago
  3. Our seniors have had a good demeanor this week, focused more than anything else ... We have to finish drives ... and we can't have setbacks like penalties, turnovers and missed assignments in key situations. We have been improving each week, but we have to avoid those mistakes to give ourselves a chance...
    SOURCE: The Jackson Sun 1 month ago
  4. Those two guys are invaluable weapons ... We can turn the field with one kick of (Roth's) leg, and Sean has been pretty accurate and pretty consistent with his kicking.
    SOURCE: The Jackson Sun 1 month ago
  5. We strive to beat everyone, but I helped recruit those seniors there, and they have been calling me and texting me about (today's) game ... Of course it means a little more to beat them. I have a lot of respect for the adversities they have been through, and it will be good to see them.
    SOURCE: The Jackson Sun 1 month ago
  6. We like to run about 80-90 plays per game, but recent teams haven't been getting close to that ... Pikeville ran 37 plays, Campbellsville got only 52 plays, and UVA-Wise ran only 57 plays.
    SOURCE: The Jackson Sun 1 month ago
  7. We are grateful for the opportunity to be in division hunt, but we are just trying to win our next ball game
    SOURCE: The Jackson Sun 1 month ago

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