Appalachian looks to continue using the running game to dominate the line of scrimmage. A big cutback run by Edwards gains 37 yards to the Delaware 24. The Mountaineers move to the 11, but a loss on an end-around run forces a third and 15 from the UD 16. Armanti attempts a pass to the end zone, but a pass interference is called against the Blue Hens, giving ASU first and goal at the UD 2.
App has 211 yards of total offense already in the contest to UD's 146. Delaware's speed has done a good job of pushing the football ahead. Richardson runs from two yards out, fumbles near the goal line after being stripped by Julian James, only to have reserve tight end Daniel Kilgore wrestle it into his arms under the pile in the end zone. The Rauch PAT is good. App takes a commanding 21-0 lead with 10:22 left in the half.
A UD touchdown was called back due to an offensive pass interference call (a little questionable, but the call could have went either way). UD is back now at the ASU 40. 3rd and 20 for the Hens. A 39 yard TD pass from Flacco to Mark Duncan covers puts the Hens on the board with 1:10 remaining in the first half. The PAT by Striefsky is good, 21-7 Apps.
ASU wastes absolutely no time in answering the Blue Hens touchdown. A 60-yard pass from Edwards hits Dexter Jackson in stride. Two plays on the drive, 72 yards. 21 seconds. 28-7 App.
UD has the last possession of the half, moving into App territory. A final desparation heave by Flacco finds a receiver at the two yard line, but the pass is dropped, leaving the Mountaineers with a 28-7 halftime lead.
Halftime Stats:
ASU 166 rushing yards, 132 passing yards, 298 total
UD 63 rushing yards, 189 passing yards, 252 total
Individual stats
ASU:
Rushing:
Edwards 11 carries, 67 yards
Moore: 2 carries, 55 yards, TD
Richardson: 10 carries, 46 yards
Passing:
Edwards: 4-6 132 yards, 2 TD
Receiving:
Jackson: 1 reception, 60 yards, TD
CoCo Hillary: 1 reception, 41 yards
Delaware:
Rushing:
Omar Cuff: 13 carries, 54 yards
Kervin Michaud: 2 carries, 20 yards
Passing:
Joe Flacco: 13-23, 188 yards, 1 TD
Receiving:
Mark Duncan: 5 receptions, 62 yards, TD
Aaron Love: 3 receptions 67 yards
We'll be back for some 2nd half blogging...after a short break and a cold cola.
