Turnovers haunt Paladins against Mountaineers
By: Bryan Keller
Issue date: 10/31/08 Section: Sports
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Appalachian State struck first as Edwards scored on a 14-yard touchdown run early in the first quarter. However, kicker Jason Vitaris failed to convert the extra point.
Late in the first quarter the Paladins were poised to strike back when Sederrik Cunningham, after an 11-yard run, fumbled the ball on the Appalachian State four yard line. The ball was recovered by Mountaineer defender D.J. Smith on the one yard line.
The Appalachian State offense was quick to respond, scoring on a four-yard run by Josh Jackson, which was set up by an 84-yard run by Devin Radford.
Furman scored on its next possession as running back Tersoo Uhaa cut the Mountaineer lead to six with a four-yard touchdown run.
"We came out in the game kind of slow," said Uhaa. "We weren't executing our plays like we are capable of doing. But soon enough we got it rolling, and the offensive line did an excellent job of opening up holes so we could establish a solid running game, which opened up the passing game."
Late in the second quarter the Paladins gave up another scoring opportunity as Uhaa fumbled the ball on the Appalachian State 14 yard line, where it was recovered by Appalachian State defender Jaque Roman.
Having given up two scoring opportunities, the Paladins went into halftime trailing 13-7.
Furman started the second half with possession but quickly gave it away as a Jordan Sorrells pass was intercepted by Mark LeGree.
The Paladins received a gift of their own later in the third quarter, however, as senior linebacker Brandon Williams recovered an Appalachian State fumble on the Mountaineer 29 yard line.
Furman capitalized on the error and scored on another touchdown run by Uhaa.
"We ran the ball really well of tackle," said receiver David Hendrix. "The offensive line was blowing Appalachian State off the line and getting our backs a lot of yards per carry."