Backup QBs Shine In Scrimmage

The offense gained 273 yards and had four touchdown passes as the Eagles finished their second scrimmage of the session Friday afternoon. Chris Peerboom sat out with an injured knee, which game the pair of redshirt freshman a chance to show their stuff. Matt Nichols would throw 3 touchdows but would also throw 3 interceptions, and Johs Powell finished with 129 yards and 1 TD.

"I thought they did well in a controlled situation," said Wulff. "They made pretty good decisions but sometimes the ball was not quite as accurate as it could be. That's to be expected with their youth. With more repetitions they'll both become more accurate, but they're operating the offense well." - Coach Wulff.

Scoring Plays:
Aaron Boyce 15 pass from Josh Powell
A.J. Jimmerson 4 pass from Matt Nichols
Alex Smart 5 Pass from Matt Nichols
Charles Searcy 5 pass from Matt Nichols

Total Offense: 44 plays, 273 yards (includes 4 sacks for minus 28 yards)

Rushing: Ryan Cole 5-37, Dezmon Cole 4-32, Dale Morris 3-23, AJ Jimmerson 10-27, Toke Kefu 4-5, Matt Nichols 3-Minus-15, Josh Powell 4-minus-22, Totals 33-87

Passing: Matt Nichols 6-13-57 (3 Interceptions), Josh Powell 6-8-129, Totals 12-21-186

Receiving: Brynsen Brown 3-67, Alex Smart 3-65, Aaron Boyce 2-24, Tyler Coleman 1-12, Tony Davis 1-11, Charles Searcy 1-5, Toke Kefu 1-2, Totals 12-186

Leading Tacklers: Adam Macomber 4, Jacob Kragt 4, Makai Borden 3, Nick Denbeigh 3, (six players with 2 tackles)

Sacks: Jacob Kragt 3, Mikai Bordon 1/2, Aaron Cartwright 1/2

Interceptions: Anthony Dotson 1, Robert Pearson 1, Bryan Jarrett 1.

Passes Broken Up: DeNique Ford 1, Robert Pearson 1, Adam Macomber 1, Lance Witherspoon 1