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Postgame Notes - ETSU

Chattanooga Football Postgame Notes
ETSU at Chattanooga
Finley Stadium – Chattanooga, Tenn.
Saturday – Nov. 18, 2017


TEAM
- The Chattanooga Mocs scored a 10-3 win over ETSU in the season finale for both teams at Finley Stadium today … the Mocs improved to 3-8 overall and 3-5 in SoCon action.  The Bucs dropped to 4-7 and 2-6 in league play.

- This is the first home win of the season for UTC.

- This in the first time as a head coach Tom Arth has won the last game of the season. 

- UTC held ETSU to just 116 yards of total offense today … 92 passing and 24 rushing.
                - Fewest allowed to a Division I opponent since 117 in a 21-0 road win on Sept. 26, 2015.
                - Fewest allowed to a SoCon opponent since 102 at Western Carolina in a 51-0 win on Nov. 1, 2014. 
                - Fewest allowed to a SoCon opponent in Finley Stadium.
                - Fewest total yards allowed in a game since giving up 16 to Shorter in a 66-0 win on Sept. 1, 2016.
                - Fewest yards rushing by an opponent since VMI had 11 in a 30-13 win on Oct. 22, 2016.

- The Mocs were scoreless in the first half for the third time this season.

- UTC's Marshall Cooper blocked a punt in the third quarter that led to the go-ahead score … Mocs blocked three punts in the last two games.

- UTC was flagged 10 times for 73 yards … third time this season with 10+ penalties. 

- The Mocs won the time of possession, holding the ball for 35:27.

- Fewest points in a win for the Mocs since a 10-7 victory at Elon on Oct. 15, 2005. 

- Fewest combined points in a game since a 7-3 loss at home to The Citadel on Nov. 8, 1997.

- Fewest combined yards of offense (ETSU 116 – UTC 238 = 354) in Finley Stadium history.

- Win No. 31 for the senior class … tied with 1981 and 1982 for fourth-most at UTC.

INDIVIDUAL
Richardre Bagley – Sr.-RB
- Team-high four catches for 25 yards.
- 90 career-receptions ties Darryle Streeter (1984-88) for the most by a RB at UTC.
- 733 career receiving yards is second-most by a RB at UTC.
- Also ran 10 times for 32 yards.

Darrell Bridges – Sr.-RB
- Game-high 74 rushing yards on 20 carries.
- Averaged 90 yards on 20 carries last five games of the season.
- Had one 12-yard catch.

Cole Copeland – Fr.-QB
- 20-29 for 154 yards and a TD.
- 130-207 for 1,177 yards, 7 TDs and 11 INTs as a true freshman.
- Started the year as the No. 3 QB.
- Tied with Stan Nix (1987) for second-most attempts for a freshman at UTC.
- Tied with Brian Hampton (1995) for third-most passing TDs by a UTC freshman.
- Third-most passing yards by a freshman at UTC … second-most completions. 
- Hit eight different receivers today.

Tae Davis – Sr.-LB
- Career-high four QBHs.

Isaiah Mack – Jr.-DL
- Tied a career-high with three QBHs.
- Tied for game-highs with five tackles.

Joseph Parker – Jr.-WR
- Two catches for 20 yards.
- 8-yd TD catch in the third quarter was the go-ahead score.
- Third TD of the season.

Alphonso Stewart – Sr.-WR
- Three catches for 16 yards.
- 100 career receptions. 

Victor Ulmo – Fr.-K
- 1-2 on FGs today … missed from 24 yards and made from 34 yards.
- 9-12 on the season.

Dale Warren – Sr.-LB
- Team-high five tackles.
- Added a sack.
 
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Players Mentioned

Richardre Bagley

#23 Richardre Bagley

RB
5' 9"
Sophomore
Tae Davis

#19 Tae Davis

DB
6' 3"
Sophomore
Isaiah Mack

#89 Isaiah Mack

DL
6' 2"
Freshman
Alphonso Stewart

#9 Alphonso Stewart

WR
6' 3"
Sophomore
Dale Warren

#20 Dale Warren

LB
6' 0"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Richardre Bagley

#23 Richardre Bagley

5' 9"
Sophomore
RB
Tae Davis

#19 Tae Davis

6' 3"
Sophomore
DB
Isaiah Mack

#89 Isaiah Mack

6' 2"
Freshman
DL
Alphonso Stewart

#9 Alphonso Stewart

6' 3"
Sophomore
WR
Dale Warren

#20 Dale Warren

6' 0"
Sophomore
LB