{"id":110,"date":"2014-09-11T19:22:46","date_gmt":"2014-09-11T19:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gwu-today.com\/?p=110"},"modified":"2014-09-11T19:35:46","modified_gmt":"2014-09-11T19:35:46","slug":"runnin-bulldogs-face-the-hornets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gwu-today.com\/?p=110","title":{"rendered":"Runnin\u2019 Bulldogs face the Hornets"},"content":{"rendered":"

By: Jared McMurry<\/p>\n

The Runnin\u2019 Bulldogs have their home opener at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014; as they play host to Virginia Lynchburg (0-2).<\/p>\n

The Gardner-Webb football team (0-2) is coming off their second straight loss, as they fell at Wake Forest 23-7. Virginia Lynchburg fell to Jackson State 59-0 last week.<\/p>\n

As the Runnin\u2019 Bulldogs prepare to take on the Hornets, Coach McCray looks for his team to continue to improve in all facets of the game and start a winning streak. The Bulldogs were 5-1 last year at home. \u201cIt is fun to play at home, and a win Saturday night would be huge for our program,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

McCray believes that his team has put in hard work since the loss at Wake Forest and knows his team must stay focused throughout the practice week in order to lineup Saturday and be ready to come out victorious.<\/p>\n

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Lucas Beatty, Senior quarterback. Photo by: Hannah Covington<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Freshman quarterback Tyrell Maxwell saw a lot of action last week at Wake Forest as he led the team in rushing with 62 yards on 12 carries and scored the only touchdown for the Bulldogs.<\/p>\n

McCray feels Maxwell has something to offer the team and plans on using a two-quarterback system this week along with Senior, Lucas Beatty.<\/p>\n

\u201cLuke has to come on and be the guy we know he can be,\u201d McCray said. \u201cTyrell is a guy who gives us mobility on our feet, and will allow us to move forward as a team.\u201d<\/p>\n

Coach McCray also mentioned that Maxwell has room for improvement including the skill to be more of a passer rather than a running back.<\/p>\n

Various injuries at the wide-receiver position have caused the Bulldogs to have to add another player from the practice squad for this week\u2019s game.<\/p>\n

Another spot that has shown signs of concern for McCray and his staff is the defense. \u201cOur linebackers did not perform well, probably for the first time,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

McCray also plans to go with a little more simplicity. He plans on possibly starting two true freshmen on the interior of the defense this week. \u201cPutting them on the sidelines is not one of our options right now,\u201d he said. \u201cWe are going to force them to play, and to play better.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gardner-Webb looks to establish its run game against Virginia Lynchburg, while going with a more balanced attack under their two-quarterback system.<\/p>\n

The Hornets come into Saturday\u2019s game having given up 486 rushing yards in their first two contests. Kickoff for Saturday\u2019s game will be at 6pm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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