Bowling Green State University Athletics
Falcons And Harris Now Lead The Nation In Scoring
October 06, 2002 | Football
Oct. 6, 2002
Following their 72 point explosion against Ohio, the Falcons now lead the nation in scoring offense averaging 50.8 points per game. Junior quarterback Josh Harris maintained his hold as the nation's top scorer at 15 points per game with two rushing TDs and also leads the nation in points responsible for per game at 25. Harris also is the 10th rated passer in the country (153.33) and is 13th in total offense (282.75).
The Falcons also are second in the nation in total offense (525.0), fifth in rushing (261.25), sixth in punting (40.9), 10th in rush defense (93.75), 20th in turnover margin (1.25), 22nd in scoring defense (18.0) and 24th in total defense (300.75).
Individually, sophomore kicker Shaun Suisham is seventh in the nation in scoring (11.0) and 11th in field goals (1.75). Senior wide receiver Robert Redd is 17th in the country in receiving yards per game (102.25), 20th in receptions (6.0) and 30th in the nation in scoring (9.0).
The Falcons will travel to Central Michigan on October 12.
