Bowling Green State University Athletics
Between The Hashmarks: Offense, Defense Shine In First Scrimmage
August 12, 2017 | Football
Bowling Green, Ohio - Saturday morning's scrimmage was the first of the fall for the BGSU Football team and a chance for season ticket holders to view the open practice. BGSU's No. 1 offense had success moving the ball into the red zone but the No. 1 defensive unit held strong throughout the morning with a bend-but-don't break mentality.
OPENING DRIVE
* James Morgan drove the offense into the red zone before a snapped fumble on the 19-yard line ended the drive.
* Gus Schwieterman recovered the fumble.
* Freshman Quintin Morris made a big catch to extend the drive on one third down play. The Falcons converted a pair of third downs on the drive.
SECOND DRIVE
* Grant Loy opened the second drive under center and found slot receiver redshirt freshman Bryson Denley for a first down.
* A quarterback sack ended the drive.
THIRD DRIVE
* James Morgan returned to quarterback the No. 1 offense and drove the team inside the red zone again before the drive stalled.
* Datrin Guyton made a big third down catch in traffic.
* Montre Gregory stepped up defensively, dropping a BG ball carrier in the backfield.
* Jake Suder knocked in a 24-yard field goal, the first of numerous good field goals on a perfect day for the veteran kicker.
FOURTH DRIVE
* With freshman Jarret Doege under center, the Falcon defense came alive.
* Freshman Josh Croslen snuffed out a third down screen attempt and Malik Brown registered a sack on fourth down.
FIFTH DRIVE
* The BGSU offense started on its own four and Donovan Wilson took the first play 16 yards to get out of the shadow of the end zone.
* Suder ended the drive with a 44-yard field goal.
OTHER NOTABLE MOMENTS
* BGSU used much of the rest of the scrimmage to work on situational drives.
* Kyle Junior stopped a drive with a third down quarterback sack.
* Jarret Doege found Deric Phouthavong for an acrobatic 32-yard touchdown catch along the sideline.
QUOTABLE
"The defensive guys have done a great job studying their craft during the spring. They were focused during summer workouts; watched extra video on their own. I was happy to so those guys fly around like they did. Offensively, we didn't play badly either. We controlled the clock and converted on third down." Head Coach Mike Jinks
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE
Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at BGSUFalcons.com/tickets or by calling 877-BGSU TICKET.
TWEETS OF THE DAY
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OPENING DRIVE
* James Morgan drove the offense into the red zone before a snapped fumble on the 19-yard line ended the drive.
* Gus Schwieterman recovered the fumble.
* Freshman Quintin Morris made a big catch to extend the drive on one third down play. The Falcons converted a pair of third downs on the drive.
SECOND DRIVE
* Grant Loy opened the second drive under center and found slot receiver redshirt freshman Bryson Denley for a first down.
* A quarterback sack ended the drive.
THIRD DRIVE
* James Morgan returned to quarterback the No. 1 offense and drove the team inside the red zone again before the drive stalled.
* Datrin Guyton made a big third down catch in traffic.
* Montre Gregory stepped up defensively, dropping a BG ball carrier in the backfield.
* Jake Suder knocked in a 24-yard field goal, the first of numerous good field goals on a perfect day for the veteran kicker.
FOURTH DRIVE
* With freshman Jarret Doege under center, the Falcon defense came alive.
* Freshman Josh Croslen snuffed out a third down screen attempt and Malik Brown registered a sack on fourth down.
FIFTH DRIVE
* The BGSU offense started on its own four and Donovan Wilson took the first play 16 yards to get out of the shadow of the end zone.
* Suder ended the drive with a 44-yard field goal.
OTHER NOTABLE MOMENTS
* BGSU used much of the rest of the scrimmage to work on situational drives.
* Kyle Junior stopped a drive with a third down quarterback sack.
* Jarret Doege found Deric Phouthavong for an acrobatic 32-yard touchdown catch along the sideline.
QUOTABLE
"The defensive guys have done a great job studying their craft during the spring. They were focused during summer workouts; watched extra video on their own. I was happy to so those guys fly around like they did. Offensively, we didn't play badly either. We controlled the clock and converted on third down." Head Coach Mike Jinks
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE
Season tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at BGSUFalcons.com/tickets or by calling 877-BGSU TICKET.
TWEETS OF THE DAY
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Classes start in 9 days, and @BG_Football and @CoachJinksBGSU are ready for a great season starting September 2! #AyZiggy pic.twitter.com/GGbrAzEydS
— Mary Ellen Mazey (@PresidentMazey) August 12, 2017
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Getting after it this morning with our first scrimmage of fall camp ?? #AyZiggy pic.twitter.com/8BF1YUF7PA
— BG Football (@BG_Football) August 12, 2017
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