When the Buffs travel to Ellensburg, Wash., Saturday to take on No. 6 Central Washington at 3 p.m. (CDT), they will be facing the Wildcats for the second time in the past 10 months and for the second time in their past four games.
WT (0-2 overall and 0-1 in the LSC) knocked off CW, 49-42, in the first round of the NCAA Division II playoffs last season on Nov. 15, 2008 at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium.That game was an offensive fireworks show.The two teams combined for 52 first downs 1,088 total yards and 14 kickoff returns.
A repeat of such offensive production by either team seems unlikely. CW is allowing an average of five points a game. The Buffs are allowing 30.5 points a game, but not all those points have been hung on the defense. WT's special teams have allowed nine points in two games.
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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Buffs quarterback Taylor Harris happy for his predecessor
Former WT quarterback Keith Null remains on the St. Louis Rams' roster after final cuts were made around the NFL as the season approaches.
The news was broken at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium through the public address announcer, who told the team and fans that Null was officially an NFL quarterback.
The man who took Null's place behind center at WT, junior Taylor Harris, was happy about his former teammate making it in the sport's highest level
"Keith's a great guy and he deserves every bit of it," Harris said after the Buffs' loss to Central Oklahoma. "It's great to see a guy succeed that I played with. I'm happy for him. Like 600 guys lost their jobs today, and he was one of them who got to keep it. I'm just happy for him, and I hope he has a lot of fun."
The news was broken at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium through the public address announcer, who told the team and fans that Null was officially an NFL quarterback.
The man who took Null's place behind center at WT, junior Taylor Harris, was happy about his former teammate making it in the sport's highest level
"Keith's a great guy and he deserves every bit of it," Harris said after the Buffs' loss to Central Oklahoma. "It's great to see a guy succeed that I played with. I'm happy for him. Like 600 guys lost their jobs today, and he was one of them who got to keep it. I'm just happy for him, and I hope he has a lot of fun."
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Buffs lose second game of season against Central Oklahoma
West Texas A&M (0-2, 0-1 Lone Star Conference) dropped its third consecutive game, counting last season's playoff loss, to LSC rival Central Oklahoma (1-1, 1-0) 24-17 Saturday night at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium in front of more than 7,000 fans.
The loss marks the first time under WT coach Don Carthel, who began coaching here in 2005, that the Buffs have lost three in a row or their first conference game.
The Buffs gained just 320 total yards of offense, marking their lowest production since the final game of the 2006 season.
Quarterback Taylor Harris threw for 150 yards on 16 passes (out of 30 attempts), but threw two interceptions. He also stepped out of the game for a few series in the third quarter. When asked about a possible sore shoulder, Harris said he was fine.
WT took the first lead of the game in the first quarter on a field goal, but UCO scored 15 unanswered points in the second quarter and never relinquished the lead.
The loss marks the first time under WT coach Don Carthel, who began coaching here in 2005, that the Buffs have lost three in a row or their first conference game.
The Buffs gained just 320 total yards of offense, marking their lowest production since the final game of the 2006 season.
Quarterback Taylor Harris threw for 150 yards on 16 passes (out of 30 attempts), but threw two interceptions. He also stepped out of the game for a few series in the third quarter. When asked about a possible sore shoulder, Harris said he was fine.
WT took the first lead of the game in the first quarter on a field goal, but UCO scored 15 unanswered points in the second quarter and never relinquished the lead.
Halftime stats
WT junior quarterback Taylor Harris was 13-for-19 in the first half with an interception and threw for 127 yards.
Other stats ...
RB Kelvin Thompson..........8-13 for 10 yards rushing; 4 receptions for 32 yards
WR Wade Langley...............5 receptions for 64 yards
Other stats ...
RB Kelvin Thompson..........8-13 for 10 yards rushing; 4 receptions for 32 yards
WR Wade Langley...............5 receptions for 64 yards
WT's offense comes alive just before halftime
West Texas A&M's offense is finally starting to move like a spread offense should. WT (0-1) scored its first touchdown of the game with 1:17 left in the half on -- ironically -- a run.
The drive lasted just 1 minute, 49 seconds, which is a pace the Buffs should be more pleased with after scoring just 3 points during what amounted to all but the last two minutes of the first half.
Central Oklahoma (0-1) still leats 15-10 at the half, but this is now looking like a ballgame after the Bronchos scored 15 unanswered points.
The drive lasted just 1 minute, 49 seconds, which is a pace the Buffs should be more pleased with after scoring just 3 points during what amounted to all but the last two minutes of the first half.
Central Oklahoma (0-1) still leats 15-10 at the half, but this is now looking like a ballgame after the Bronchos scored 15 unanswered points.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Buffs fall two spots in football poll
The West Texas A&M football team, ranked No. 11 in the preseason, fell two spots to No. 13 in the American Football Coaches Association Division II poll, which was released Monday.
WT lost to Grand Valley State, the preseason No. 1, 37-23, in Saturday's season-opener.
WT has been ranked 50 consecutive weeks, dating to 2005.
WT lost to Grand Valley State, the preseason No. 1, 37-23, in Saturday's season-opener.
WT has been ranked 50 consecutive weeks, dating to 2005.
Grand Valley State has a grand time
Following Saturday's game at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium between the top-ranked Grand Valley State Lakers and the preseason No. 11 West Texas A&M Buffs, GVS head coach Chuck Martin said his team was expecting the worst as far as the surroundings.
"To be honest, I heard some negatives about how they acted, but from the time we got to Texas to the time we left, we couldn't have been treated better," Martin said. "I heard some horror stories from people, you know, be careful when you go down there. This was a great experience, though. Obviously, the win makes it more enjoyable, but it was a great experience."
During their stay, the Lakers visited the Big Texan Steak Ranch and watched a customer attempt to down the famous 72-oz. steak in an hour.
WT head coach Don Carthel said Monday that the GVS contingent remarked that WT and Buffs fans were "awesome."
"To be honest, I heard some negatives about how they acted, but from the time we got to Texas to the time we left, we couldn't have been treated better," Martin said. "I heard some horror stories from people, you know, be careful when you go down there. This was a great experience, though. Obviously, the win makes it more enjoyable, but it was a great experience."
During their stay, the Lakers visited the Big Texan Steak Ranch and watched a customer attempt to down the famous 72-oz. steak in an hour.
WT head coach Don Carthel said Monday that the GVS contingent remarked that WT and Buffs fans were "awesome."
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Buffs lose opener 37-23 to Grand Valley State
WT dropped its football opener at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium, 37-23 Saturday night against Grand Valley State in front of more than 15,000 fans.
Though the WT offense worked well, gaining 452 yards of offense including 408 passing by junior quarterback Taylor Harris.
Harris, in his third start, hooked up with newcomer Tyson Williams a lot. The sophomore caught eight balls for 92 yards.
The players and coach Don Carthel all cited mistakes contributing to the loss.
The No. 11 Buffs are now 0-1 and dropped just their fifth home game under Carthel. Grand Valley State, No. 1 in the nation, has now won 43 consecutive regular-season games.
Though the WT offense worked well, gaining 452 yards of offense including 408 passing by junior quarterback Taylor Harris.
Harris, in his third start, hooked up with newcomer Tyson Williams a lot. The sophomore caught eight balls for 92 yards.
The players and coach Don Carthel all cited mistakes contributing to the loss.
The No. 11 Buffs are now 0-1 and dropped just their fifth home game under Carthel. Grand Valley State, No. 1 in the nation, has now won 43 consecutive regular-season games.
WT cannon gets unloaded
The West Texas A&M cannon, loudly present during the Buffs' final preseason scrimmage, was a no-show Saturday.
Due to regulations, such as decibel levels, the Buffs decided not to use the cannon.
It remains to be seen if the cannon will be missed.
Due to regulations, such as decibel levels, the Buffs decided not to use the cannon.
It remains to be seen if the cannon will be missed.
For those about to score ...
A small sidebar to tonight's marquee matchup between the No. 11 West Texas A&M Buffs and the No. 1 Grand Valley State Lakers at Kimbrough Memorial Stadium - the cannon.
Buffs fans that attended the second preseason scrimmage earlier this month got a taste of the cannon, perched atop the hill in the north end zone. The rather noisy contraption will be fired after every WT score - and can probably be heard as far as Happy.
It will be interesting to see the reaction of WT fans after the cannon's first blast, especially some of the older fans.
Buffs fans that attended the second preseason scrimmage earlier this month got a taste of the cannon, perched atop the hill in the north end zone. The rather noisy contraption will be fired after every WT score - and can probably be heard as far as Happy.
It will be interesting to see the reaction of WT fans after the cannon's first blast, especially some of the older fans.
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