2008 Woodie Awards
Hornets sting Panthers 42-20 at Blackshear
Steven M. Kennedy
Issue date: 10/20/04 Section: Sports
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In the 2003 season the average margin of victory for the panthers' opponents was over 40 points a game. Even though the panthers are currently (2-4), in every game Prairie View has been putting up points despite falling short in four games so far.
In the past, Prairie View was widely known for coming out strong in the first half, and not being able to execute in the second half. This year, the rest of the SWAC have realized that Prairie View A&M is no longer a roll over and die type football program.
In every game the Panthers have continued to play hard all four quarters. When asked about the effort of the team, Frazier replied, "Tremendous. I think the effort is great. These guys haven't quit, they work hard in the weight room, and they've been going to class, study hall, and bible study. They've been doing a lot of things off the field that has enabled them to continue to fight."
The Alabama State Hornets (5-1), led by head coach Charles Coe, who is in his second year of coaching at the university, brought his team in from Montgomery, Alabama ready to play. The Hornets, fresh off of their 28-6 win over the Jackson State Tigers last week came into Saturday's matchup strictly in the driver's seat, as Alabama State is currently in first place in the eastern division of the SWAC.
This season the hornets seem to be poised to duplicate their performance last season by reaching the SWAC championship, where they suffered a loss to SWAC football powerhouse, Southern University.
Prairie View who has been striving more than thriving this year, putting on great performances this year even in some losing games. Prairie View started Saturday's contest on the wrong foot by giving up a fumble to Alabama State on their own 11-yard line, leading to a 4-yard run by Keldric Williams. The Hornets never looked back, putting together a nine-play 61 yard drive that resulted in RB Robert Randolph reaching pay dirt for Alabama State's second touchdown of the game, putting them up 14-0 to end the first quarter.
Prairie View freshman QB Chris Gibson, who, this past week made his second consecutive start, after debuting against Alcorn State last week, made an impression on the PV fans, playing a very productive game, completing 12 out of 25 passes for 175 yards and two touchdowns.