The Bulldogs improved to 4-2 (2-1 Ivy) after a 23-10 victory over Penn at Franklin Field on Friday.
Yale started quickly on offense with Lamar’s 47 yard run on the first play from scrimmage. Rawlings capped off a dominating drive with a 4 yard scamper into the endzone. Conte connected with Dawson on a two point conversion to put Yale up 8-0 before ESPNU had even switched over to the game. The offensive line had one of its better games to date paving the way for 244 yards rushing and surrendering only 2 sacks. Lamar was phenomenal rushing for 179 yards in a punishing fashion. Alston had a nice game as well averaging 6.1 yards per carry. Dudek played sparingly still appearing to be suffering some effects from the turf toe injury. In a devastating series of events, Rawlings was injured fighting for extra yards and just plays later, Lamar fumbled going into the endzone. It seemed as though it could be the turning point in the game, but luckily the defense was able to contain Penn for the most part. Jimmy Check showed a lot of poise entering the game and going 5/8 for 59 yards. He had a few errant passes and bobbled Cepalia’s snaps, however, we expect him to be much crisper against Columbia after a whole week working with the starters. Shohfi, Klubnik and Howland were excellent in the passing game once again.
The defensive line and linebackers stuffed Penn’s rushing attack limiting them to 14 total yards. Sampleton and Callender in particular were forces up front. Noah Pope led the defense in tackles once again posting 10 total tackles, a tackle for loss and a sack. The linebackers still struggled covering running backs that ran deep routes. Opponents are going to continue to send the backs on deep routes until we figure out how to stop them. Penn WR Steve Farrell torched our secondary for 173 yards receiving including an 87 yard reception. Our corners weren’t playing the ball and safeties were rarely over the top of plays. There were at least 4 dropped interceptions as well. Peggs and Keeler were injured during the contest, Rodney Thomas did not play and Malcolm Dixon appeared to be playing through substantial pain.
The special teams highlight was the Conte to Dawson two point conversion. The lowlights were a blocked extra point and a dropped punt by Shohfi (although to Shohfi’s credit, he made a fantastic play in grabbing the ball before Penn scooped it up.)
Next up: Columbia!
5 replies on “Notes on the Win over Penn”
Check will be just fine he has a great arm and with more practices with the first unit offense I believe he will turn out to be a winner. O line is progressing And needs to continue if we want any chance of competing for the title.
Pope is truly inspirational on defense and as we get more people back from injuries on D we will be a formidable defense to contend with.
D backs put some stick em on your hands turn your heads when the ball is coming your way based on the offense Receivers eyes. Should’ve been at least 4 interceptions against penn
That being said I have no doubt Yale will overcome Columbia and continue their quest to repeat as Ivy conference champions with help
It’s official-Rawlings out for season with broken leg
https://www.wtnh.com/sports/yale-football-s-rawlings-out-for-season-with-broken-leg/1544610602
He is an outstanding student athlete. Wishing him the best for a complete recovery from his injury.
Take it out on Columbia.
Can somebody tell us the injury status of Melvin Rouse II?
genlemen; may I daresay with all due respect to the variety of comments regarding the play calling or lack there of this weekend clash with the Lions should be interesting to see how mr. check passing ability is utilized in conjunction with the accomplished running of mr. lemar and mr. alston. at the very least i for one think the offense should not be changed in anyway and sincerely hope mr.cahill has the fortitude to allow more shots down the field to our blue split ends. I would also move mr. dixon back to defensive halfback to pair with mr. henson. our blue freshmen are making significant contributions so far this fall with 12 seeing action on the field against the quakers.