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Photo: Caleb Mitchell (15), Marty Jones (11) and the
Golden Eagle defense face a tough task Saturday at Murray
State.
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Hold onto your hats Saturday afternoon when
Tennessee Tech visits Murray State for an Ohio Valley Conference
football battle -- the Racer offense is more than fast-paced and
the Golden Eagle defense will have its hands full facing some of
the most explosive offensive performers in the league.
Tech looks to win its fourth consecutive game and is coming off an
open weekend that allowed some of the team's many injuries to heal
somewhat. Still, the Golden Eagles could be short-handed when they
invade Stewart Stadium for the 1 p.m. contest. Tech is 4-4 overall
and 3-2 in OVC play.
Murray State, meanwhile, brings a 3-5 overall record into the fray
and a 2-3 league mark following a 28-21 loss to Eastern Kentucky
last Saturday.
Tech owns an edge in the all-time series including a 45-14 victory
last year in the finale. Murray State, however, handily beat Tech
the last time these squads met in Murray, claiming a 51-21 win in
2008.
With a new head coach in Chris Hatcher, the Racers lead the OVC in
total offense and passing offense, and are second in scoring.
Quarterback Casey Brockman tops the conference in total offense and
passing, while Marcus Harris is first in receiving and receiving
yards. Mike Harris is first in scoring and second in rushing.
That's a lot of talent to try to corral, but the Golden Eagle
defense has several weapons in place led by a veteran secondary
that includes rover Dustin Dillehay,
free safety Marty Jones, and
cornerbacks Caleb Mitchell
and Richmond
Tooley.
It's the final road game of the season for the Golden Eagles, who
finish the campaign with home contests against Eastern Kentucky and
Jacksonville State.
Records in 2010:
Tennessee Tech is 4-4 overall / 3-2 Ohio Valley Conference
Murray State is 3-5 overall / 2-3 Ohio Valley Conference
Series Record: Tech leads the series,
41-33-1
First Meeting: 1930
Last Meeting: Tech 45, MSU 14 (Nov. 21,
2009)
Current Streak: Tech - one game
Tech Radio:
Golden Eagle Sports Network (Roger Ealey, Buddy Pearson and
Brandon Goodwin)
also Free Teamline
(Call 1-800-846-4675 - team code 0654)
Television: None
Live Stats: www.GoRacers.com
Last Games:
Tech defeated Tennessee State, 21-10 (Oct. 23);
Murray State lost at Eastern Kentucky, 28-21
Web Stream: OVCsports.TV
Web sites:
Tennessee Tech - www.TTUsports.com
Murray State - www.GoRacers.com