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COOKEVILLE, Tenn. -- Most followers of the Ohio Valley
Conference figured the league race would be decided during the
final weeks of the season...and it still probably will.
However, not many looked at the game Saturday in Cape Girardeau,
Mo., as having a major impact on who will emerge as the 2010 OVC
Champion.
Tennessee Tech, which has not claimed an OVC title in 35 years,
visits Southeast Missouri, which has never claimed an OVC crown,
and both teams are looking to come out of the fray with designs on
the throne.
SEMO is coming off a stunning 24-21 win at FCS No. 5 Southern
Illinois last Saturday to improve to 2-1 overall. Tech,
meanwhile, has had 10 days (and a little more) to prepare for the
game after downing Lane College, 43-0, last Thursday night. The
Golden Eagles are 1-2 overall with their two losses coming at FBS
No. 17 Arkansas and No. 4 TCU.
"In order for us to have a chance to play for an OVC championship
at home at the end of the season, we have to win early in the year
on the road," said TTU head coach Watson Brown.
"These next three weeks are critical for our team," he said.
Tech has won four in a row from SEMO, including a 28-16 victory
last year in which the Golden Eagle defense intercepted three
passes in Tucker Stadium.
Linebacker Kelechi Ordu had a
sensational game against the Redhawks a year ago. He caused a
fumble and had 10 tackles, two tackles-for-loss and a quarterback
sack.
Cornerback Richmond Tooley
also had a big night as his interception helped turn the tide in
Tech's favor in a close contest.
Kickoff is at 6 p.m. in Houck Stadium. It's SEMO's first home game
of the year.
Records in 2010:
Tennessee Tech is 1-2 overall / 0-0 Ohio Valley Conference
SEMO is 2-1 overall / 1-0 Ohio Valley Conference
Series Record: Tech leads the series,
11-7
First Meeting: 1991
Last Meeting: Tech 28, SEMO 16 (Oct. 24,
2009)
Current Streak: Tech has won last 4
Tech Radio:
Golden Eagle Sports Network (Roger Ealey, Buddy Pearson, Brandon
Goodwin)
also Free Teamline (Call 1-800-846-4675 -
team code 0654)
Television: None
Live Stats: None
Web Stream: KFVS12.com
Last Game: Tech defeated Lane, 43-0; SEMO defeated
#5 Southern Illinois, 24-21
Web sites:
Tennessee Tech - www.TTUsports.com
Southeast Missouri - gosoutheast.com