Long Runs Highlight Second Scrimmage
4/6/2018 6:24:00 PM | Football
Offense, defense both score twice
STATESBORO - The Georgia Southern offense produced two long touchdowns and the defense came up with two interceptions as the Georgia Southern football squad held its second scrimmage Friday evening inside Paulson Stadium.
Matt LaRoche ripped off runs of 42 and 61 yards en route to racking up 121 yards on seven carries to pace the offense. Grant Walker had 71 yards and a score on nine carries while Logan Wright had nine carries for 30 yards.
"In the first scrimmage, the defense came out and did a really good job, but the offense really bounced back today," said head coach Chad Lunsford. "They did a good job of getting yards on the ground through explosive plays. But the defense was still pretty good, scoring twice and picking off two passes. We have one week left before the spring game and we just have to keep improving. If we do that, we'll be happy as a staff as we head into the summer."
Stedman Waiters picked off a Kado Brown pass and returned it 32 yards for the first score of the day. On the next play, Brian Wright took a handoff and busted a 65-yard run for a touchdown.
Later on, Logan Hunt scooped a fumble and rumbled 37 yards for the defense's second touchdown.
After LaRoche's second long run, Logan Wright scored on the next play from 6 yards out.
Tyler Bass connected on two field goals, including a 42 yarder and Walker finished off the scoring with a 48-yard touchdown run.
The offense tallied 393 yards on the ground, scoring twice.
The Eagles resume spring practice on Monday and will hold their annual spring game next Saturday, April 14 at 1 p.m.
Matt LaRoche ripped off runs of 42 and 61 yards en route to racking up 121 yards on seven carries to pace the offense. Grant Walker had 71 yards and a score on nine carries while Logan Wright had nine carries for 30 yards.
"In the first scrimmage, the defense came out and did a really good job, but the offense really bounced back today," said head coach Chad Lunsford. "They did a good job of getting yards on the ground through explosive plays. But the defense was still pretty good, scoring twice and picking off two passes. We have one week left before the spring game and we just have to keep improving. If we do that, we'll be happy as a staff as we head into the summer."
Stedman Waiters picked off a Kado Brown pass and returned it 32 yards for the first score of the day. On the next play, Brian Wright took a handoff and busted a 65-yard run for a touchdown.
Later on, Logan Hunt scooped a fumble and rumbled 37 yards for the defense's second touchdown.
After LaRoche's second long run, Logan Wright scored on the next play from 6 yards out.
Tyler Bass connected on two field goals, including a 42 yarder and Walker finished off the scoring with a 48-yard touchdown run.
The offense tallied 393 yards on the ground, scoring twice.
The Eagles resume spring practice on Monday and will hold their annual spring game next Saturday, April 14 at 1 p.m.
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