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ETSU SportsFriday, November 6

ETSU hosts Samford on senior day Saturday looking to bounce back

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If you're heading to senior day, here's the setup: ETSU is trying to bounce back from its first loss of the season when it hosts Samford. The Johnson City Press calls it a contrast of styles, and WJHL notes the Bulldogs have won two straight under first-year head coach John Grass.

ETSU hosts Samford on senior day Saturday

  • Samford
    ETSU
    Sat., Nov. 7, 1 p.m.William B. Greene Jr. Stadium

Sources: WJHL, Johnson City Press

Bucs head coach Will Healy credited Samford defensive coordinator Mickey Conn for the Bulldogs' defensive improvement. Senior running back Jason Albritton said, "I think that we'll be in for a dogfight, and I think that we'll be ready for it."

A win Saturday would give ETSU seven wins for a third straight season

15
combined points Samford allowed in its last two games
1,500+
passing yards for Samford QB Gabarri Johnson
7
wins if ETSU beats Samford, a third straight season

Source: WJHL

  • Samford's streak: wins over Furman and Wofford
  • ETSU's last game: 24-17 loss to Tennessee Tech

Sources: WJHL, Johnson City Press

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