Oct. 1, 2005

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WSSU 26, Fayetteville State 24 - Post Game Notes

·         The Rams improve to 3-3 overall with the win, and remain undefeated at 3-0 in the CIAA (2-0 CIAA Western Division)

·         Fayetteville State falls to 1-2 in the CIAA with the loss, and falls to 1-1 in the CIAA Western Division

·         WSSU snaps a three-game losing streak to the Broncos, earning their first win over FSU since the 2001 season.  FSU won back to back CIAA titles during those three wins (2002 and 2003)

·         The Rams improve the all-time series record versus the Broncos to 43-12-3 and prevent the Broncos from earning their first-ever four-game win streak over WSSU

·         WSSU head coach Kermit Blount improves his all-time mark versus the Broncos to 7-5-1 since coming to WSSU in 1993

·         WSSU head coach Kermit Blount evens his all-time mark versus Fayetteville State head coach Kenny Phillips to 3-3

·         The Rams improve to 3-2 on the season in night games (after 6:00 pm)

·         WSSU improves to 3-1 in 2005 when they outrush their opponent

·         WSSU head coach Kermit Blount improves to 74-56-3 all-time during his WSSU coaching career (13^th season)

·         WSSU is now 3-2 in 2005 when their opponent wins the coin toss

·         Jed Bines' 24 rushing attempts is an individual season-high for the Rams in 2005

·         The Rams' combined 52 rushing attempts and 352 net rushing yards are both season highs for WSSU

·         The Rams' 6.6 yards per play average versus the Broncos is the Rams' largest ypp in 2005

·         FSU's Jonathan Autry passed for 246 yards versus the Rams, marking the most yards that WSSU has allowed passing this season

·         Daryl Barnett's 53-yard touchdown reception is the longest passing touchdown that the Rams have given up all season