2008 Woodie Awards
Pirates complete 10-0 season, win NWC Championship
Justin Jose, Staff Writer
Issue date: 11/14/06
Last Updated: 12/26/07
The Pirates responded with a 10-play drive led by Clark and junior wide receiver Steve Silva who connected three times for 47 yards and capped by a 19-yard touchdown connection. Senior kicker Cameron Collings PAT was blocked, leaving the Loggers in the lead, 21-20.
All year the Pirate defense has been a staple for big plays and locking down on opponent's offenses. For Marshall, the key to the defense has been cohesiveness.
"Our defense is filled with players that have played with each other for two or three years, so the trust level is very high and there is just a connection, a gelling," Marshall said. "If one person messes up, we are there to back him up."
Like they have done all year, the defense made a statement.
The Loggers were held to a three and out. On the ensuing punt, junior safety Jay Tully sliced through the line and swatted the punt down. Tully attempted to scoop the ball up while running and finally corralled the ball in the back of the end-zone putting the Pirates back in the lead.
From that point on, the Pirate defense shut down the Logger offense, forcing three interceptions, one by Marshall, two by junior defensive back Phil Entel and three punts. The Loggers were held scoreless until six minutes remained in the contest.
Meanwhile, the Pirate offense sailed along, adding a Collings field goal and two more touchdowns: a 66-yard pass to Allan and an 11-yard pass to Tully for the final Pirates score.
Clark finished the day with 379 yards passing, completing 16 of 22 passes for four touchdowns, two interceptions and one rushing touchdown.
The Pirates receiving corps was led by Allan, who set a new school record for receiving yards in a game with 251 on six catches and two scores.
Silva pitched in with five catches for 79 yards and a touchdown. Tully rounded out the receivers with three catches for 32 yards. Junior running back Kyle Havercroft led the Pirates with 67 yards rushing on 14 carries.
On the defensive end, Greg Caster led the team with 13 tackles, while Entel and Marshall combined for three picks and two tackles a piece. Tully finished with seven tackles and a blocked punt.
The undefeated season continues as the Pirates head into the playoffs looking to continue their run. The Pirates will host Occidental College (Calif.) at noon in the Pine Bowl this Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Division III playoffs.
All year the Pirate defense has been a staple for big plays and locking down on opponent's offenses. For Marshall, the key to the defense has been cohesiveness.
"Our defense is filled with players that have played with each other for two or three years, so the trust level is very high and there is just a connection, a gelling," Marshall said. "If one person messes up, we are there to back him up."
Like they have done all year, the defense made a statement.
The Loggers were held to a three and out. On the ensuing punt, junior safety Jay Tully sliced through the line and swatted the punt down. Tully attempted to scoop the ball up while running and finally corralled the ball in the back of the end-zone putting the Pirates back in the lead.
From that point on, the Pirate defense shut down the Logger offense, forcing three interceptions, one by Marshall, two by junior defensive back Phil Entel and three punts. The Loggers were held scoreless until six minutes remained in the contest.
Meanwhile, the Pirate offense sailed along, adding a Collings field goal and two more touchdowns: a 66-yard pass to Allan and an 11-yard pass to Tully for the final Pirates score.
Clark finished the day with 379 yards passing, completing 16 of 22 passes for four touchdowns, two interceptions and one rushing touchdown.
The Pirates receiving corps was led by Allan, who set a new school record for receiving yards in a game with 251 on six catches and two scores.
Silva pitched in with five catches for 79 yards and a touchdown. Tully rounded out the receivers with three catches for 32 yards. Junior running back Kyle Havercroft led the Pirates with 67 yards rushing on 14 carries.
On the defensive end, Greg Caster led the team with 13 tackles, while Entel and Marshall combined for three picks and two tackles a piece. Tully finished with seven tackles and a blocked punt.
The undefeated season continues as the Pirates head into the playoffs looking to continue their run. The Pirates will host Occidental College (Calif.) at noon in the Pine Bowl this Saturday in the first round of the NCAA Division III playoffs.
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