Player
of the Week
Teamkong
After a disappointing loss last week, it was important for
Pittsburg State to get off to a great start against Missouri
Southern. It was even more important to maintain that energy for four
quarters.
But possibly the most critical aspect of this “bounce back”
game was to again utilize all of the weapons in our arsenal.
Last week Jermaine Carpenter only had one offensive
touch, and our team again was reminded of the importance of
offensive balance.
This
balance does not have to be a 50-50 Run/Pass, but there has to
be a threat of a passing game. We have seen it all year, with
the exception of one game, and witnessed it again last night.
Jermaine
Carpenter’s outstanding performance against MSSU has garnered
him this Teamkong Player of the Week award for the second time
this season.
Against
the Lions, the 5’7” junior from Waco, TX caught five passes
for 147 yards and two touchdowns.
He also rushed one time for twelve yards. In addition, he
had two additional opportunities by returning two punts only
four yards.
For the
game, Jermaine had eight opportunities with the football, and
totaled 163 all-purpose yards.
Whether
it be long passes, screens, convoy’s, reverses, or kick
returns, Jermaine Carpenter is a legit 4.3 missile who needs the
ball in his hands at least eight times a game.
When teams try to take Jermaine out of the game, that is
when our creativity will need to come in to play.
The more
touches Carpenter gets, the better our running game will be.
His 147
receiving yards this week, was the sixth highest single game
total in Gorilla history. He
also has four one hundred receiving yard games this year.
Look for both of those statistics to be eclipsed again
this year, as long as his ankle is ok.
Let’s
hope it is fine.
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