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For Immediate Releaseeureka, illinois
September 15, 2007
Two McDade TDs not enough for EC vs. North Park
Eureka College dropped its second home football game in as many outings this season at the hands of the North Park University Vikings Saturday afternoon by the score of 33-12. The Red Devils owned a 34:35 to 25:25 advantage in time of possession, but fell victim to several big plays in sliding to 0-2.
Eureka was on the doorstep of its first lead of the season late in the opening quarter after a fantastic one-handed interception and 27 yard return to the North Park six yard line by Cody Troutman (Bloomington, Ill./Normal Comm.). But three plays later, Geoffrey Montgomery stepped in front of a Nick Lindsey (Homer, Ill./Heritage) aerial and raced 82 yards downfield before he was finally caught. Shelby Wood lofted a pass to Chris Durr on the next play for a 13 yard scoring strike, moving the Vikings (1-1) ahead 7-0.
"We need to make are turnovers count," said Eureka head coach Dan Sullivan. "I don't know if we would have won, but the game would have been a different story."
Another turnover, this time a fumble, set up North Park again deep in Eureka territory for the only touchdown of the second quarter. Kelvyn West ran in from 11 yards out as the Vikings took a 14-0 lead into the intermission.
The Red Devils trailed at the half despite out-gaining North Park and holding nearly a two-to-one edge in time of possession (19:53 to 10:07).
The Vikings' combination of short screen passes to wide receivers and running backs and the rugged rushing of West became tough for EC to handle in the second half.
Wood connected with B.J. Chandler for a 17 yard touchdown pass on the opening drive of the third quarter, giving North Park a 21-0 lead.
"They took over athletically in the second half," added Sullivan. "They were getting extra yards after contact and we weren't. We need to get better playing the man out of the backfield...we've been burnt twice in two games."
The Red Devils answered back with a nine play, 57 yard drive capped by an unconventional 32 yard pass from Lindsey to Zach McDade (Savoy, Ill./Arcola). Lindsey's pass was actually intended for Kyle Edgar (Arcola, Ill./HS), but the ball was tipped high in the air by a defender only to hit McDade in stride around the 10. McDade, who earlier on the drive caught a 19 yard pass, slithered into the end zone. The extra point was missed keeping the count at 21-6.
North Park was pinned inside its own ten yard line three times by Kyle Edgar punts in the game, but overcame the poor field position to put the game out of reach early in the fourth quarter. West capped a 97 yard drive with a 59 yard run, making the score 27-6 with 14:49 remaining.
The Vikings tacked on another six points as Wood rushed in from eight yards away to make the score 33-6. McDade was responsible for the final tallies with his second touchdown on the day as he ran around the right side for a three yard scamper with 2:38 to go. Eureka took over in good position following an 11 yard fumble return by Troutman that took the ball to the North Park 27. The fumble was forced by Matt Knake (Freeburg, Ill./HS).
Lindsey finished 12-for-19 passing for 125 yards with a touchdown and interception. McDade caught four passes for 63 yards. Justin Dempsey (Fairbury, Ill./Chenoa) carried 25 times for 63 yards.
Cornerbacks Troutman and Wayne O'Harrow (Crete, Ill./Bloom Trail) highlighted the EC defensive effort, combining for 19 tackles and three passes defended. Knake was credited with 10 tackles.
After being held to 25 yards in the first half, West ran roughshod after halftime to finish with 183 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries. Wood was 20-32 for 164 yards. Chris Durr caught nine passes for 98 yards and a TD.
The Red Devils begin the final season of Illini-Badger Football Conference play next Saturday at defending champion Concordia University (WI). Game time in Mequon is set for 1:00 pm.
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For More Information Contact:
Brian Sullivan Sports Information Director Eureka College 300 E. College Avenue Eureka, Illinois 61530 309-467-6456 bsullivan@eureka.edu
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