More Than Just A Team To Make The Polls
Start writing a post
Sports

More Than Just A Team To Make The Polls

Last Week Samford Football Was No. 25, This Week They're All Over The News

Abby Zajac
Oct 17, 2016
Samford University
25
More Than Just A Team To Make The Polls

On Monday, October 10, Samford Football was ranked No. 24 in both the FCS Coaches Poll and the STATS FCS Poll. This is the first time Samford has made the top 25 on one of the official polls since 2013.

After the away game against Furman, bulldog quarterback and sophomore, Devlin Hodges, claimed his second straight SoCon Offensive Player of the Week with three passing touchdowns, 28 completions and 411 passing yards. This past weekend when Samford beat VMI 55-21, Hodges tied a career high with five touchdown passes.

So far this season Samford Football is 5-1. This includes two SOCON wins against Wofford and Furman and a non conference win on the the road against Central Arkansas.

Samford is one of only three other SoCon schools to be in the polls this week. Chattanooga, Samford’s only loss this year, is ranked fifth in the STATS poll and Citadel, who Samford will be playing Nov. 5, is ranked eighth in the STATS Poll.

Samford Football beat VMI this past weekend. Having a big win and remaining in the polls wasn’t the only exciting thing to happen at Seibert Stadium.

Linebacker Deion Pierre, number 44, proposed to his girlfriend, Jasmine Henderson, after the game. With Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud playing in the background, Pierre’s teammates danced around Hendersen with roses until Pierre got down on one knee. Without a doubt, Henderson said yes.

When comparing teams, Samford head coach, Chris Hatcher mentioned that there were predictable similarities in the match up. "Offensively, they like to throw the ball around, similar to what we do. Defensively, they bring a lot of pressure that we have to be ready to pick up," he said "We're expecting a very tough battle and we must continue to improve."

Senior offensive lineman, Gordon Crozier, was excited about the win and the rankings. "It's definitely a big deal." he said "Like Coach said, you can't be number one unless you're in the top 25. Right now, it's all about keep winning every single week and hopefully the rest of it takes care of itself."

Samford and the bulldogs look forward to a great season ahead.



Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Smith College
49766
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
waitlisted
Swoon

Navigating the Talking Stage: 21 Essential Questions to Ask for Connection

It's mandatory to have these conversations.

National Writers Society
114977
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
single life
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

Marist College
31715
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

University of Oklahoma
955264
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
family and friends
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

Beloit College
180455
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway
Photo by Abderrahmane Meftah on Unsplash

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less
school life

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments