(10-03-2021 09:55 AM)Bobcat87 Wrote: . . . Sam was lucky to escape with a win . . . Jacks led all game, and still had a chance to pull it out with a field goal . . . Kid had the distance, but unfortunately (for him) was wide right.
Good teams find ways to win...
With Sam's starter out, the backup quarterback performed pretty solid considering the circumstances. He had a pair of miscues that led to two of SFA's scores.
Sam missing it's two-time WAC Player of the Week kicker in COVID protocols as they left some points on the board early in the game and the Kats had to go for it on fourth down in a bit of a 'no man's land territory'. Backup kicker also missed a PAT earlier in the game which could have factored in later.
Props to the Sam defense for stepping up. SFA capitalized like I said on two turnovers that led to short fields and scores (believe one of the Jacks drives was from the Sam 9 yard line). The defense help up and the offense did what it needed to at the opportune time.
Sam has Lamar next week and not sure on the status of these two guys.
Presume the kicker can come out of COVID protocols unless he had the virus and/or subsequently tested. Schmid is likely not needed against Lamar at home.
After Lamar, it's another "get better" week for the Kats who have two byes this year and only play a 10 game schedule. Schmid hopefully available for the rest of campaign from there as he makes a huge difference. The backup QB Shoemaker just seemed to not be on same page as some of his wide receivers which led to some poorly executed offensive plays.