Senior quarterback Ryan Alexander is nearing the school passing record (photo by Brian Westerholt).
Wildcats Host Drake Saturday Night
10/18/2007 9:22:56 AM | Football
Marc Gignac
Davidson Wildcats (3-3, 1-2 PFL) vs. Drake Bulldogs (5-2, 2-1 PFL)
Oct. 20, 2007 - Game Seven - Davidson, N.C.
Richardson Stadium (4,500) - 7 p.m. - Natural Grass
Oct. 20, 2007 - Game Seven - Davidson, N.C.
Richardson Stadium (4,500) - 7 p.m. - Natural Grass
Tonight's Game
• Davidson returns home to host Drake in a Pioneer Football League matchup.
• It's the second night game at home this season. The Wildcats defeated UNC Pembroke 31-21 in the season opener Sept. 2.
• Davidson has dropped two-straight games and fell 38-28 at Dayton last Saturday.
• The 'Cats are 8-4 in their last 12 contests, dating back to last season, including 5-1 at Richardson Stadium.
• The 'Cats are 6-4 in their last 10 PFL games, dating back to last season.
• Drake is coming off a 59-19 loss at San Diego last week. It was their first league loss of the season.
• The Bulldogs are 3-1 on the road this season. They have won eight of their last nine road games, dating back to 2005.
• Drake is 8-2 in its last 10 PFL games with both losses coming against San Diego.
Series Record
• Davidson trails the all-time series, which began in 2005, 2-0.
• The Wildcats suffered a 58-17 setback at home in the first game of the series and fell 35-15 on the road last season.
• Two Bulldogs rushed for over 100 yards in Drake's win in 2006.
• Willie Cashmore had 130 yards on 20 carries, while Scott Phaydavong had 109 yards on 22 carries.
• Jonathan Hubbard led the Wildcats with 89 yards on 16 carries.
• Ryan Alexander threw for 229 yards and a TD but had five interceptions.
• The 'Cats trailed 28-3 after a Cashmore TD run with 6:08 left in the third quarter.
Scouting the Bulldogs
• The Bulldogs have used two quarterbacks in all seven games this season.
• Cole Engle has thrown for 981 yards and seven touchdowns. Derek Retherford has thrown for 573 yards and three TDs.
• Zach Brower leads the receiving corps with 30 receptions for 414 yards and three scores. Travis Hardgraves has 29 catches for 419 yards and two TDs.
• Scott Phaydavong, the NCAA's active career rushing leader, paces the Bulldog ground attack with 796 yards and seven TDs.
• Drake averages 383 yards of total offense but gives up 427 yards a game.
• Sean Kitts leads the defense with 7.5 tackles for loss and three sacks. Jeremy Gehl has three interceptions.
• The Bulldogs own a +2 turnover margin for the season, despite having seven giveaways last week.
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