Turnovers Cause Comebacks

Nash Central had a interception and a fumble in the first half and both led to Southwest Edgecombe scores  a 13-0 lead in the first half.  A Huge score before the half gave the Cougars a 13-6 half time lead. The winless Cougars had a chance in the third quarter driving to the five yard line but the Bulldog defense held and with it momentum.

They proceeded to drive for a touchdown but missed the two point conversion to take the lead. The Cougars once again drive but the Bulldogs defense get the ball back and the new Nash Central Bulldogs strike on a long pass and a six yard run by Vernon Whitaker and the Bulldogs win with 38 seconds left to play.  Bulldogs 18 Cougars 13

The Bulldogs are now 3-1 while the Cougars fall to 0-4.

Rocky Mount's trip to Edenton was an adventure as they put the ball on the ground three times stopping drives.  The Gryphons scored first on a 2 yard Jaylen Watson run but the Aces returned the
kickoff to the five yard line where they scored on third down to tie at 7.

McKenzy Wright scored from two yards out and the Gryphon defense held Edenton to a field goal and a 14-10 half time lead.  Edenton scored first in the third quarter to take a 17-14 lead and got the ball back but the play of the game came from Sherrod Green, remember his broken hand he makes a one handed interception at the Aces 46 and the Gryphons started holding on to the ball and put points on the board.

BJ Sanders scores late in the 3rd quarter to give the Gryphons the lead and once again the Gryphons control the clock for almost 7 minutes in the fourth quarter and Charlie Williams scores and Rocky Mount slips out of Edenton winning 28-17. It is the first loss of the season for the Aces while Rocky Mount improves to 3-1.

Northern Nash slugged it out with Laney and fought to a 0-0 first half.  Northern defense forced Laney on the first drive of the 3rd quarter to punt.  The snap went over the head of the punter who picked it up in the end zone and somehow or other managed to avoid being tackled in the end zone and reach the 11.  Northern's D stand tall and force a 4th and ten punt where Northern took over on the Laney 37.  The first play Decarlo Royster scampered 37 yards anD Northern  led 7-0.

The very next drive by Laney travels the field with the Aid of two personal fouls and Lanry ties it at the end of three quarters 7-7.

Laney blocks a Northern punt on the first play of the fourth quarter but the Knights defense held.  The Knights are doomed on an interception at the Northern 30.  Five plays Laney scores a 14-7 win.

Other scores
Southern Nash 49 South Johnston 0.  Looks like Firebirds the Big East team to beat.
North Edgecombe 44 SE Halifax 0
Tarboro 55 Franklinton14
Fike 15 Beddingfield 13
Northeastern 30 Hunt 27
Rocky Mount Academy wins on paper.  Lawrence Academy forfeits
Village Christian 47 Rocky Mount Prep 0

Two Huge Games In Area Saturday

The defending national champions of Division three football come to Rocky Mount Saturday and will pay a visit to NC Wesleyan.  Starting right down the road in Greenville NC State visits ECU in which 50,000 will be in the house.  Sure would be nice if more than 5,000 are at Bishop Stadium.

Mount Union 0-0 @ NC Wesleyan 0-1:  The Battling Bishops had several moments that they have potential during their loss.  I would expect one of the best efforts in the short history of Bishops football against Mount Union.  Perfect football and this one could be close.  Turnovers and it will not be close.  Mount Union 35 NC Wesleyan 27

NC State 1-0 @ ECU 1-0:  You know anytime Carolina, State, Duke or Wake visit Greenville the entire city goes looney.  This is tough one to pick since neither team played a power house last week. This game will be won by the team with the best quarterback playing only their second game.  Pack 27 Pirates 23.

Wake Forest 1-0 @  Duke 1-0:   Has anybody noticed that Wake can't score on the sisters of the poor.  The Dookies handle the Demon Deacs 46 -13

Tennessee 1-0 vs Virginia Tech 1-0 at Bristol International Raceway in Bristol Tennessee.  These teams trying to set college football attendance record.  150,000 people will watch two teams slug it out and then take ten hours to get out of the parking lot.   Tennessee 23 Virginia Tech 20

North Carolina 0-1 @ Illinois 1-0:  Is it possible the Tar Heels could start the season 0-2.  They will if they don't give the football to their running backs more than ten times.  I think Heels eek this one out 32-28.

Florida Atlantic 1-0 @ Miami 1-0:  This game Miami will not get 70 this week only 45. Hurricanes 45 Florida Atlantic 20

Charleston Southern 0-1 @ Florida State 1-0:  I think the Noles showed everyone they can score on anyone at any time.  Mississippi will give SEC teams fits this year.  I like the FSU quarterback.  FSU 58 Charleston Southern 16.

Mercer 0-1 @ Georgia Tech 1-0:  The Rambling Wreck will roll 43-13

Troy 1-0 @ Clemson1-0:  Clemson won at Auburn where Alabama has trouble.  Troy will make it respectable.  Clemson 38 Troy 21

Virginia 0-1 @ Oregon 1-0:  UVA lost to a very good Team in Ricmond.  They will lose again on the road to a team better than Richmond.  Oregon 45 VA 21

Nevada 0-1 @ Notre Dame 0-1: The Irish put 47 on the board against Texas.  How many will they get against the Wolfpack?  Notre Dame 52 Nevada 28

Louisville 1-0 @ Syracuse 1-0  tonight.  Louisville has a shot to finish in the top two of ACC and a win in Syracuse will do nothing to keep the Ville from not reaching the top two.  Louisville 36 Syracuse 18

Penn State 1-0 @ Pitt 1-0: Battling for the state rights  of Pennsylvania.  The Nitty Lions don't go to Pitt much.  For Pitt this is just like ECU hosting State or Carolina.  Pitt 26 Penn State 24

Boston College 1-0 @ Massachusetts 0-1.  The Minutemen gave Florida all they wanted and they roll doing the same against BC. Mass 21 BC 17

Last week went 12-3 during first weekend of college picks.