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MEAC/SWAC Challenge: Halftime Pros and Cons from Alcorn vs. NCCU

The MEAC/SWAC Challenge halftime report from HBCU Legends on Sports Illustrated.
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MEAC/SWAC Challenge: Halftime Pros and Cons from Alcorn vs. NCCU
MEAC/SWAC Challenge: Halftime Pros and Cons from Alcorn vs. NCCU

The MEAC/SWAC Challenge halftime report from HBCU Legends on Sports Illustrated.

NCCU and Alcorn did not play a meaningful football game since 2019.

Alcorn had a difficult time finishing drives in the first half.  NCCU were more efficient inside the redzone with one touchdown.  The Eagles scored once, but failed on two red zone appearances.

NOTABLE STATS

  • NCCU - 4 Drives, ALCORN - 5 Drives.
  • Alcorn's QB Harper:  8-11, 94 yards, 1 TD, 1 Fumble, 174.5 Ratings, 
  • NCCU's QB Richard: 9-16, 98 yards, 107.7 rating
  • Alcorn's RB Anderson: 7 carries for 105 yards
  • NCCU's RB Totten: 7 carries for 30 yards
  • Alcorn: WR Anthony has 4 catches for 58 yards

PROS

  • Alcorn's struck first blood on their first drive of the ball game to lead 7-0.
  •  QB Harper to WR Anthony for a 20-yard TD play. with 10:25 in the 1st quarter after a 10 play drive.
  • Converted 4th and long.
  • NCCU defense able to create several stops on 3rd and one 4th down play.
  • The Eagles scored late in the first half
  • Braves 107 yards rushing on 18 attempts
  • Eagles QB Richard dove over the Braves defender for a 6 yard touchdown on a quarterback draw with 23 seconds on the clock.

CONS

  • Alcorn's QB Harper is having ball security issues with 2 first half fumbles.
  • Mannie Fresh reference with NCCU could not scoop-and-score off of Harper's fumble.
  • NCCU stalled on 3 drives with 3 punts.
  • Alcorn's miscues stall two drives and a failed FG.
  • Alcorn is 1/5 for 20% in 3rd down conversions.
  • NCCU is 2/5 for 40% in 3rd down conversions.
  • NCCU 7 penalties, 4 offensive and 3 defensive.
  • Alcorn's 2 penalties on the offense.

EDGE

  • Alcorn's offense demonstrated they can effectively move the football.  
  • If they can eliminate the penalties and protect the football, the Braves can win.  However, the Eagles were not intimidated and moved the football with RB Totten.   
  • EVEN AFTER 1 HALF

First Half Scores

ALCORN: 7,  NCCU: 7 

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Kyle T. Mosley
KYLE T. MOSLEY

I am Kyle T. Mosley, the Founder, Managing Editor, and Chief Reporter for the HBCU Legends. Former founder and publisher of the Saints News Network, and Pelicans Scoop on SI since October 2019.  Morehouse Alum, McDonogh #35 Roneagles (NOLA), Drum Major of the Tenacious Four.  My Father, Mother, Grandmother, Aunts and Uncles were HBCU graduates! Host of "Blow the Whistle" HBCU Legends, "The Quad" with Coach Steward, and "Bayou Blitz" Podcasts. Radio/Media Appearances:  WWL AM/FM Radio in New Orleans (Mike Detillier/Bobby Hebert),  KCOH AM 1230 in Houston (Ralph Cooper), WBOK AM in New Orleans (Reggie Flood/Ro Brown), and 103.7FM "The Game" (Jordy Hultberg/Clint Domingue), College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt), Jeff Lightsly Show, and Offscript TV on YouTube. Television Appearance: Fox26 in Houston on The Isiah Carey Factor, College Kickoff Unlimited (Emory Hunt). My Notable Interviews:  Byron Allen (Media Mogul), Deion Sanders (Collegiate Head Coach), Drew Brees (Former NFL QB), Mark Ingram (NFL RB), Terron Armstead (NFL OL), Jameis Winston (NFL QB), Cam Newton (NFL QB), Cam Jordan (NFL), Demario Davis (NFL), Allan Houston (NBA All-Star), Deuce McAllister (Former NFL RB), Chennis Berry (Collegiate Head Coach), Johnny Jones (Collegiate Head Coach), Tomekia Reed (Women's Basketball Coach), Tremaine Jackson (Collegiate Head Coach), Taylor Rooks (NBA Reporter), Swin Cash (Former VP of Basketball - New Orleans Pelicans), Demario and Tamala Davis (NFL Player), Jerry Rice (Hall of Famer), Doug Williams (HBCU & NFL Legend), Emmitt Smith (Hall of Famer), James "Shack" Harris (HBCU & NFL Legend), Cris Carter (Hall of Famer), Solomon Wilcots (SiriusXM NFL Host), Steve Wyche (NFL Network), Jim Trotter (NFL Network), Travis Williams (Founder of HBCU All-Stars, LLC), Malcolm Jenkins (NFL Player), Willie Roaf (NFL Hall of Fame), Jim Everett (Former NFL Player), Quinn Early (Former NFL Player), Dr. Reef (NFL Players' Trainer Specialist), Nataria Holloway (VP of the NFL). I am building a new team of journalists, podcasters, videographers, and interns.  For media requests, interviews, or interest in joining HBCU Legends, please contact me at kmosley@hbcusi.com. Follow me:

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