2008 Woodie Awards
Football falls to 5-6 with disappointing loss at BSU
Jason Mack
Issue date: 11/15/07 Section: Sports
Sophomore kicker Alex Steigerwald made a 31-yard field goal with 1:47 remaining in the quarter to give the Rockets a 17-7 lead. Steigerwald is a perfect 12-12 on the year and is 19-20 for his career.
The Cardinals answered right back on a 39-yard touchdown throw from Davis to wide receiver Dante Love with 16 seconds left in the quarter, but failed to convert the extra point.
The Rockets increased the lead to 20-13 on a 27-yard Steigerwald field goal with 8:29 remaining in the first half, but failed to score again for the remainder of the game.
"They didn't change anything up on defense," Williams said. "We just weren't making plays like we should. We have to become a better second half team."
UT's next drive ended abruptly as Opelt ended a streak of 118 consecutive passes without an interception.
Davis dove over the pile-on on a one-yard rush on the ensuing drive to tie the game at 20-20 heading into halftime.
BSU took a 34-20 lead into the fourth quarter after another one-yard touchdown rush by Davis and a 35-yard touchdown from Davis to Love.
Love finished the game with five catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns.
The Rockets had a chance to get within one score at the beginning of the fourth quarter, however, after Opelt's injury freshman quarterback D.J. Lenehan threw an interception on third down.
"The main difference in the ball game was turnovers," said Head Coach Tom Amstutz. "A couple of those occurred in the red zone. That was the biggest factor in the game."
The Cardinals closed on the game on the following drive with a one-yard rushing touchdown by Chris Clancy.
The Rockets end the season on the road Nov. 23 when they travel to play rival Bowling Green State University. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Doyt L. Perry Stadium.
"We have one football game left," Amstutz said. "In football, you have to learn from the game you just played. It should be a real important game for our seniors. It's a fun rivalry with Bowling Green. We have to prepare for that last game and put our best foot forward."
The Cardinals answered right back on a 39-yard touchdown throw from Davis to wide receiver Dante Love with 16 seconds left in the quarter, but failed to convert the extra point.
The Rockets increased the lead to 20-13 on a 27-yard Steigerwald field goal with 8:29 remaining in the first half, but failed to score again for the remainder of the game.
"They didn't change anything up on defense," Williams said. "We just weren't making plays like we should. We have to become a better second half team."
UT's next drive ended abruptly as Opelt ended a streak of 118 consecutive passes without an interception.
Davis dove over the pile-on on a one-yard rush on the ensuing drive to tie the game at 20-20 heading into halftime.
BSU took a 34-20 lead into the fourth quarter after another one-yard touchdown rush by Davis and a 35-yard touchdown from Davis to Love.
Love finished the game with five catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns.
The Rockets had a chance to get within one score at the beginning of the fourth quarter, however, after Opelt's injury freshman quarterback D.J. Lenehan threw an interception on third down.
"The main difference in the ball game was turnovers," said Head Coach Tom Amstutz. "A couple of those occurred in the red zone. That was the biggest factor in the game."
The Cardinals closed on the game on the following drive with a one-yard rushing touchdown by Chris Clancy.
The Rockets end the season on the road Nov. 23 when they travel to play rival Bowling Green State University. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. at the Doyt L. Perry Stadium.
"We have one football game left," Amstutz said. "In football, you have to learn from the game you just played. It should be a real important game for our seniors. It's a fun rivalry with Bowling Green. We have to prepare for that last game and put our best foot forward."
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