Linfield v. UW Stevens Point: Preview
With Linfield generally blowing teams out last season, many people wonder if QB Brett Elliott has what it takes to bring the 'Cats from behind when needed. The reality is that Linfield played from behind a couple times, included during the playoffs.
But their most challenging game, aside from the National Championship, had to be their away game at Wisconsin- Stevens Point. The Pointers were nationally ranked and hadn't lost at home to another DIII program since the early 70's. Linfield fell behind by 10 points on two occaisions before a tremendous fourth quarter showing by Elliott. He ended the game with these stats:
37 of 59, 480 yards, 6 TDs
Completions, attempts and yards all set new school records. In the fourth quarter he was 10 of 12 passes for 143 yards.
This year, the Pointers may the trip to McMinville to face the 'Cats. This should still be one of the better games of the season. As the home opener, the atmosphere should be quite exciting. And playing on Linfield's field turf - versus the natural grass at Stevens Point - should be an advantage for Linfield.
But their most challenging game, aside from the National Championship, had to be their away game at Wisconsin- Stevens Point. The Pointers were nationally ranked and hadn't lost at home to another DIII program since the early 70's. Linfield fell behind by 10 points on two occaisions before a tremendous fourth quarter showing by Elliott. He ended the game with these stats:
37 of 59, 480 yards, 6 TDs
Completions, attempts and yards all set new school records. In the fourth quarter he was 10 of 12 passes for 143 yards.
This year, the Pointers may the trip to McMinville to face the 'Cats. This should still be one of the better games of the season. As the home opener, the atmosphere should be quite exciting. And playing on Linfield's field turf - versus the natural grass at Stevens Point - should be an advantage for Linfield.
posted by Kevin at 10:33 PM
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