#Uco fall break 2021 series

Crayton.Ī young linebacking corps led by senior Isaac Wallace have shoes to fill after the graduation of Evan Chohon and his 116 tackles. Ravenell (seven sacks) and sophomore Brandon Johnson, who both made the third team. Inside with Johnson is junior Ison Robinson, and next to him is senior defensive and longtime Griffon A.J. Last year's All-MIAA standouts are sack leader junior defensive end C.J. When it comes to down the trenches, the Griffons trend upwards in experience and familiarity.

Sophomore Noah Price heads the group up front at center.' The O-line has sports senior such Keegan Zars and juniors Keith Russell and Brenden McClure. The latter is coming back from a two-year injury he sustained in 2020 after earning an All-MIAA Honorable Mention selection in 2019.Ĭircling back to the crew that starts it all, the offensive line is highlighted by Evan Clark, who made the All-MIAA Third Team in 2021. The tight end room is maintained by mainstays like sophomore Tycen Gray and junior Cam Grandy. Joseph, as well as the arrival of freshman receiver Preven Christon. The receiving corps received additional ammo with the likes of senior Caleb Martin and junior Mykel Santos transferring over to St. Thanks to Burton and James' 700 and 639 receiving yards respectively, the Griffons were granted a high-octane offense that averaged the second most points in the MIAA with 34 a game. Not to be forgotten is Griffons' aerial attack, kickstarted by junior wide receiver Cooper Burton and sophomore Traveon James. Joined by fellow sophomore quarterback Reagan Jones' dynamic playing style and 614 yards on the turf, the backfield is joined by sophomore Jonas Bennett, the returning junior Jared Scott and senior Titus McCoy. The Griffons' ground game thrived with 206.5 yards per game thanks to a power offensive line and sophomore running back Brandon Hall's 627 yards gained. Returning 19 overall starts with all 11 on offense and eight on defense, Missouri Western brings back one of the best offenses in the MIAA. If we want to go where we want to go, that includes not making mistakes.' We've got to get to that nine-win threshold, which we've done before, but we got to get to that 10-to-11-win mark. Sacrifice is really what it is, and our kids have sacrificed that often this summer. 'It's chemistry - it's commitment,' Williamson said. Undefeated in the postseason, he is confident the Griffons can take that next step up to break through the glass ceiling and into the playoffs. Williamson is 26-20 overall and 24-20 in the MIAA. We're going to win here, and we know that.' It's a great school, great university, great town, great place to play. Missouri Western has always won and always will win. 'We have the tools, we have the capability, we have a great coaching staff, we have the athletes - we have everything we need. 'it's all just the mindset,' Williamson said. The 2021 saw the team take a minor step back after winning consecutive Live United Bowls in 20. While it's been a decade since the last playoff push for MWSU, Williamson is a believer success is engrained in this squad,

The program has recorded all but two winning seasons (2016-17) since 2005 with four trips to the NCAA Playoffs and six bowl games. Meanwhile, Missouri Western Football has established its own winning legacy in the last two daces. He's going do that, but I don't think he'll do it to the extent of what he's done in the past.'

When you're thinking, you don't play very fast defensively. 'He does a lot of different things - different fronts different personnel shifts, motions - just thinking that make you do a lot of adjustment, a lot of thinking. 'He's been established,' Williamson said. After a 19-32 career at DI Abilene Christian from 2017-21, Dorrel inherits a 4-7 UCO team with little experience coming back on the offensive side of the ball. This Thursday marks the first showdown between Williamson and Dorrel.

#Uco fall break 2021 series

Joseph, each showdown with UCO has been decided by seven points or less in a 2-2 series split. After going 76-8 overall ad 57-5 with Northwest Missouri State from 2011-2016 while winning three NCAA DII Championships in 2013, 20, Dorrel steps foot back into Spratt Stadium for the first time since 2015 in a Bearcat 24-10 victory.ĭuring Williamson's tenure in St. He gears up to take on one of the most highly accomplished head coaches in MIAA history - Adam Dorrel. Missouri Western Head Coach Matt Williamson enters his sixth season with his alma mater after rattling off his third official winning year in a row with a 6-5 mark in 2021. Griffon Football is back, and so is a familiar foe as Missouri Western kicks off the 2022 season this Thursday at 7 p.m.