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CHATTANOOGA---It's a big game week. Is it because it's a matchup of No. 8 vs. No. 11? Is it because the winner is in first place when the final horn sounds?
Both of those are solid points. But no, it's a big game because it's the next one on the schedule. Coach
Rusty Wright, senior left tackle
McClendon Curtis and slot safety
Reuben Lowery III all shared that sentiment in some way during their individual sessions at the podium.
Mercer provides a big challenge on both sides of the ball. As mentioned yesterday, it's the highest rated meeting by the team ranking at the time in Finley Stadium since No. 6 Chattanooga hosted in No. 7 Jacksonville State in the 2015 season opener, a disappointing 23-20 loss.
So it's game week for the 8th-ranked Chattanooga Mocs and No. 11 Mercer Bears. Coach Wright opened the proceedings.
He was followed first by Lowery and then Curtis.
The contest is a "White Out" with all fans encouraged to don as much white clothing as possible.
It's also Academic Day with the athletics department celebrating it's continued success in the classroom honoring the lengthy list of 3.0 or better student-athletes. Add in Hall of Fame weekend with six new members honored at the game. Read more
about the group here with five different sports represented: cross country/track & field, men's golf, softball, women's tennis and wrestling.
TICKETS
Home tickets can be purchased at the link above or by calling (423) 266-MOCS (6627). Single-game sales start at $15.
3 NOTES TO KNOW
- Curtis and his o-line mates lead a rushing attack that averages 178.2 yards per game. The Mocs have run for 160+ in four of six games with a high of 299 against VMI.
- Lowery is fifth in the league in tackles for loss with 6.5. That's behind league leader Jay Person's 12.5 and DT Devonnsha Maxwell's 7.0 in fourth.
- Ailym Ford's 105.1 rushing yards per game for his career ranks second among active FCS rushers to Jaleel McLaughlin of Youngstown State (145.8).
MEDIA
TV – ESPN+: Chris Goforth (PxP), Scott McMahen (Analysis) & Dave Keylon (Sideline)
Radio – Mocs Sports Network: 96.1 FM, 100.3 FM & 1070 AM – Jim Reynolds (PxP), Todd Agne (Analysis) & Will Poindexter (Sideline). Also available online at GoMocs.com.
Listen Live – Radio broadcast is available for free online at GoMocs.com & on the Varsity Network App
2022 WEEKLY HONORS
Week 1
Reuben Lowery III, SoCon Defensive Player of the Week
Reuben Lowery III, TSWA Tennessee Defensive Player of the Week
Ailym Ford, TSWA Tennessee Offensive Player of the Week
Week 2
Preston Hutchinson, SoCon Offensive Player of the Week
Preston Hutchinson, TSWA Tennessee Offensive Player of the Week
Week 3
Preston Hutchinson, SoCon Offensive Player of the Week
Preston Hutchinson, TSWA Tennessee Offensive Player of the Week
Ty Boeck, TSWA Tennessee Defensive Player of the Week
Week 5
Ailym Ford, TSWA Tennessee Offensive Player of the Week
Reuben Lowery III, SoCon September Defensive Player of the Month
Jay Person, TSWA Tennessee Defensive Player of the Week
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