Above: Stonybrook's Lynell Suggs Hauls in a TD in the endzone ...
The Small School Report: Scout’s notebook #1
Elon Vs. Stonybrook- 9/6/08-Final-Elon 30-Stonybrook-20
By Dr. Bill Chachkes
I knew it would be a weird day simply because of the impending approach of tropical storm Hanna. Elon dominated a bit early due to field position before the weather factored in. They are known as a mostly passing team and proved so again this time out. QB Scott Riddle was sacked 4 times (including 2 by #94 James Harris in the first half), but was 26-42-241 with only 1 interception and 3 touchdowns.
Notes: Elon
Terrell Hudgins (11-138-1TD) continues to show his full range of skills. DB Karlos Sullivan was named SoCon special teams player of the week based on his 106 Punt return and 24 K.O return yardage. He also had 1 Interception and one of the punt returns was and 81 yd. score. FB Tim Applegate had a “career” day with a 9yd. TD catch.
Stonybrook
Lynell Suggs (3-62-1TD) is something special to watch. Coming out of the powerhouse high school program that is Bronx, NY’s Lehman, he makes people sit up and notice his moves and route running ability, even on a wet field. Defenders Tyler Santucci and James Harris combined for 17 total tackles. Harris is the right size for an end (6’5”-270) and sheds blockers well, but seems to allow shorter OL’s to get under his pads at times, throwing off his motion towards the QB. Santucci controls his turf like any inside linebacker, but brings exceptional tackling skills. RB’s Gowins and Cuttino combined for 174 Yds. Rushing, with Gowins Scoring a Touchdown on a 72-yard run.
The Last Word: "Games are won and lost on fundamental things," said Stony Brook head coach Chuck Priore. "We did not execute on the offensive side of the ball in the first half. We had some blown assignments, some miscues and a couple of penalties that led to our defense playing a little bit too long. I am proud of the way we played in the second half. We have to learn how to be better against these types of teams. We will move forward and I am sure that we will be successful." Coach Priore has a storied career as a “Small College” football Coach, including a 30 game win streak at Trinity college in Hartford Conn. Coming off the huge win over Colgate in the last game, this one shouldn’t be too hard to get past.
