Its already looking like it's going to be a hostile atmosphere today in Boone. After driving around to pick up some McDonalds, we saw the lots around Kid Brewer stadium filled with tailgaters. There was a decent contingent of JMU fans too though.
The Dukes can only worry about the game though and it's going to come down to how healthy junior quarterback Rodney Landers is. The latest I've heard is that Landers will make the start despite an ankle injury, despite coach Mickey Matthews reluctance to say so yesterday.
Landers led the Dukes in rushing and passing and is an integral part of every play. If he can't take every snap, redshirt freshman Drew Dudzik will step in. The Centreville native has a strong arm, but lacks the downfield running ability of Landers. This will put more pressure on the two main backs, redshirt freshman Griff Yancey and senior Antoinne Bolton.
Defensively the Dukes know what App. St. sophomore quarterback Armanti Edwards will be doing, as the Mountaineers run the same offense as JMU. Expect CAA Defensive Player of the Year, Tony LeZotte, to have a big game as he will be zoning in on the option run by Edwards and senior tailback Kevin Richardson.
Defensive tackles John Baranowsky (senior) and Sam Daniels (sophomore) can really set the tempo if they can collapse the pocket and own the line the way they have the last two weeks. Madison notched nine sacks last week against Towson and 'Baro' has four.
Special teams could also prove the difference and sophomore cornerback Scotty McGee can do just that. I'd have to imagine he's have at least one return across the 50.
If Landers is healthy and can take hits this game could be close and go either way. Check back around 1:30 for a halftime update.
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hey... does anyone know if this game is being televised???? Have direct tv but can't figure out how to get the game... seems the only div 1 subdivision game we get is fordham vs. mass...
help please??
I believe it is on CN8 or comcast
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