Takeaways were the name of the game Saturday in Ohio’s annual Green and White game, where the Bobcats’ defense shined despite rain and overcast skies.
The defensive units forced a total of six turnovers, four of which came in the form of interceptions from redshirt junior quarterback Tyler Tettleton. The Bobcats’ White squad, which was made up of primarily second-stringers, was victorious by a score of 16-7.
Redshirt freshman Derrius Vick, White’s man under center, was not as prone to picks, as he tossed half as many as Tettleton, but fell victim to a several false start penalties.
Redshirt senior kicker Matt Weller blew two field goal attempts wide during the first half, one of which was from 41 yards out. His 29-yarder marked the only score of the opening half.
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Chase Cochran and redshirt junior Beau Blankenship provided the first half’s only offensive fireworks. Cochran hauled in a 58-yard reception from Tettleton, while Blankenship ripped off the longest run of the day, a 49-yard burst up the middle.
Weller opened up the second half with a 34-yard field goal for White to widen their lead to six. Vick had a pair of shots at six points from inside the red zone, but left one pass short and tossed another out of reach.
Blankenship fired back with a 22-yard run on the ensuing possession that set redshirt junior running back Ryan Boykin up with a short dive for Green’s first score of the day.
Redshirt freshman safety Devin Bass nabbed his second interception of the day to open the fourth quarter.
With six minutes remaining, Vick looked to hit redshirt junior Donte Foster on a long third down play from midfield, but the pass dropped to the turf inches ahead of the receiver’s outstretched fingertips.
He was able to convert a touchdown pass to junior tight end Art Jordan as time expired on first and goal from the two-yard line on his next possession, however.
Check back with The Post Monday for a further breakdown of the Bobcats’ Green and White game.
