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The Phoenix beat the Yellow Jackets at home, 48-14.
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The Phoenix beat the Yellow Jackets at home, 48-14.
“WWJD.” In the words of acting head coach Ed Pinkham, it means “What Would Jason Do?”
Yes I know, the following is a dumb statement. We all remember the North Carolina loss almost two weeks ago. (See, told you. Stating the obvious here.) Here’s the positive news though…No, I’m not going to talk about that one again. We’ve been there already; Zach and I were totally off on predictions and everything else leading up to the game for that matter. It was embarrassing for all parties involved. But that’s in the past! We’re done with that! However, there is a reason I bring up the score of 62-0.
Elon defeats NC Central 34-14 in their first home game of the season.
To Elon Phoenix head football coach Jason Swepson, the scoreboard looked a lot better at Rhodes Stadium this week than at Kenan Memorial Stadium last week.
Elon head football coach Jason Swepson has a three-word take on last Saturday’s 62-0 shellacking of his team by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
As I blogged about earlier this week, I was dead wrong in last week's prediction of Elon defeating the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It was quite the opposite.
This year, he didn’t have to wait until conference play to start a game.
Sanford, North Carolina to New York City. That’s the jump he hopes to make in the coming months. From a first day playing safety to a top wide receiver prospect for the 2013 NFL Draft. Above it all, he credits his family for everything he has done so far.
So, obviously, my prognosticating skills are not up to par.
At 3:39 p.m., the game clock in Kenan Stadium on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's campus hit triple zeroes for the final time on the afternoon. The scoreboard read: “Carolina 62, Elon 0.” The Elon University football team had just been crushed by the North Carolina Tar Heels. North Carolina sophomore running back Giovani Bernard scored three touchdowns just 17 minutes and 44 seconds into the game, and even after Bernard left with soreness in his knee, the Tar Heels were well on their way to a rout.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sophomore running back Giovani Bernard showed why he was the Atlantic Coast Conference rookie of the year last season.
The hype of college football has returned. With the kickoff of Thursday night’s game between Vanderbilt University and the University of South Carolina, NCAA football action officially got underway. For the Elon University Phoenix, things are no different as they take on in-state and Atlantic Coast Conference foe the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Saturday afternoon. There is no doubt that Elon students are looking forward to the game. “I am going to the game with some friends and I’m pumped,” said freshman Megan Murtagh. “I know it’s going to be nuts.” Elon, like a lot of Football Championship Subdivision schools, has scheduled several Football Bowl Subdivision schools to open their season in the past few years and have struggled, losing 41-27 to Duke University Sept. 4, 2010, and 45-14 to Vanderbilt University Sept. 3 last year. Breaking that streak will be no easy task, as they travel to take on the Tar Heels. [box]On the Field You've heard what students say about the Elon-UNC game on Saturday. Read what the players say.[divider_flat] [/box] “I think it is a really great idea to open the season against a tough opponent,” said sophomore Alex Rossetti, a member of the Elon golf team. “If we play well, win or lose, it can definitely provide momentum for the rest of the season.” Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill is sure to be packed with a sea of baby blue, but Elon fans will be there to show their support. “Elon fans always go out and show support, whether it be current students or alumni,” said senior Tyrice Johnson, who will be attending his first ever Elon away game. “That’s what makes the atmosphere so great.” Senior Nathaniel Hodges, the drum major of the Fire of the Carolinas, Elon’s pep band, also likes the idea of opening the season against North Carolina. “I really enjoy playing against bigger school because we get to see what we can really do,” Hodges said. He is also excited about the opportunity his band gets from playing at a game like this. “It’s rare to get to get to play in front of so many people so it’s nice that we get to showcase ourselves,” he said. Senior Aaron Smith, Jr., a guard on Elon’s men’s basketball team, was born in Raleigh and calls himself a Tar Heels fan. “I think Elon will keep it close for the first two quarters but UNC’s size and speed will show in the second half and they will wear us down,” he said. Rossetti agrees. “I think the game will be close,” he said “We have some really great players on our squad. I’m sure they will make us proud.” Johnson thinks otherwise. “I think Elon will win 27-24,” Johnson said. “I think UNC will underestimate Elon’s fight and talent.” Either way, Phoenix fans are looking forward to a good game Saturday afternoon.
Date: Sept. 1 @ 12:30 p.m. Location: Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, N.C. All-Time Record: 0-0-0
Replacing a Hall-of-Fame quarterback is a difficult thing. Just ask new Indianapolis Colts signal-caller Andrew Luck, who has the unenviable task of taking over for NFL legend Peyton Manning.
To open the football season, the Elon University football team likes to schedule a tough game against a Football Bowl Subdivision team. Last season, it was Vanderbilt University. The year before, Duke University.
The year 2012 for Elon University senior wide receiver Aaron Mellette started with the influence of a draft pick by the National Football League’s St. Louis Rams.
How is the second year under head coach Jason Swepson for the Elon University football team?
[box]Sept. 1 @ UNC-Chapel Hill • All-Time Elon Record vs. Tar Heels: 0-0-0 • Key Player for UNC: Sophomore RB Giovani Bernard (1,324 rushing yards, 13 rushing touchdowns in 2011) • Debut: The first meeting between the Phoenix and the Tar Heels will be the first game for new UNC head coach Larry Fedora, who previously coached at Southern Mississippi University.[/box]
I know this is coming late, but the Elon University football team partook in their second spring scrimmage Saturday afternoon. Here are some things I saw and the potential impact on the season: