Valdosta State at Henderson State
Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2008
URL: http://www.nwanews.com/adg/Sports/239909/
WHEN 3 p. m. Central today WHERE Carpenter-Haygood Stadium, Arkadelphia RECORDS Valdosta State 4-1, 2-1 Gulf South Conference; Henderson State 3-3, 2-2 COACHES David Dean (17-2 at Valdosta State ), Scott Maxfield (21-17 at Henderson State ) SERIES Valdosta State leads 8-0 RADIO KDEL-FM, 100. 9 (Arkadelphia ); KELD-AM, 1400 (El Dorado ); KILX-FM, 104. 1 (Mena ) INTERNET www. hsu. edu / athletics VALDOSTA STATE 165. 6 rush yards per game; 269. 2 pass yards per game; 31. 2 points per game HENDERSON STATE 119. 5 rush yards per game; 314. 3 pass yards per game; 34. 5 points per game WHAT TO LOOK FOR Valdosta State will surely be focused after losing to Delta State last week, and that could make for a tough afternoon for Henderson State. That said, Henderson State has the ability to keep pace with the Blazers, providing it can stop the run game. KEYS FOR VALDOSTA STATE The Blazers struggled with turnovers a week ago, so keeping away from that will be of prime importance. Valdosta State has shown it can play good pass defense, and will need to continue that to contain Henderson State receiver Garrett Manning. KEYS FOR HENDERSON STATE After weathering a tough early-season schedule, the Reddies are back to playing with confidence after two decisive victories. That confidence has to remain present, especially because Valdosta State is likely to come out firing.