More on Weber's Win

Weber State won big on homecoming last week.  I already mentioned that the game was over at half time.  Not so with two minutes left in the half.  It was then that Sacramento State scored to cut the lead to 21-7.  If this had remained the halftime score, the Hornets could have made a game of it in the second half.

Second Quarter Highlights:

-When the second quarter began, Weber State held a 7-0 lead.  The teams mostly played a field position game in the first quarter, but Weber was able to get ahead on one long drive that ended in Tim Toone's first touchdown.  Weber had the ball at their own 30 yard line.  And began the quarter with a delay of game penalty.  Turns out, that was the biggest mistake they would make.
-The first play in the quarter, Higgins hit Toone for a 52 yard pass play to put WSU at the Hornet 23.  Three plays later, touchdown.  14-0
-After the teams traded punts, Sac State's drive would stall.  Tim Toone fielded the punt at the five yard line and took it coast to coast to give WSU a 21 - 0 lead.  BTW--A Big Sky record for the longest punt return for a touchdown.
-Sac State answered with an 80 yard, 6 minute, 13 play touchdown drive to get their first score of the game.  21-7.  Two mintues remained. 
-The ensuing kickoff was returned by Bo Bolen to the 50 yard line.
-Six plays later, Higgins hits Mike Phillips for a 30 yard touchdown pass.  28-7.
-Two plays into Sacramento's next drive, Jordan Brown intercepts QB John Smith and returns the ball to the Hornet 25 yard line.
-Two plays later, Higgins hits Toone in the end zone again.  35-7.

That last two minutes was the ball game.  Weber would add a pair of touchdowns in the second half, the last TD drive would be led by backup QB Mike Hoke.  The Hornets would add a field goal by their backup offense.

The difference in this game, in the second quarter, was good special teams play.  They shortened the field for Cameron Higgins and company.  And it helps when you can get a score from your special teams as well.  This also led to the desperation pass that ended in the WSU interception.  Special teams was not only the story of the second quarter, but of the entire game.  Then average starting field position: WSU-WSU 32 SAC-SAC 23.  The final game stats were very even.  It helps when you are ten yards closer to the end zone every time you have the ball. 

Next week the Wildcats travel to Greely to take on the NCU Bears.  They can not afford to be looking ahead to the Montana game the following Saturday.  The Bears can take advantage of your mistakes just like anyone else in the country can.  Another clean game by WSU will result in another easy win.  An interception here and a fumble there and look out.