ISU

[LTown Cat]

Really good offense, really bad defense, or both:

From their first scrimmage:

Offense Flies High In Idaho State's Opening Controlled Scrimmage
Idaho State University Athletics Media Relations, Frank Mercogliano

Gutierrez tosses three touchdowns on just 11 throws

Pocatello, ID --- The offense certainly looked like the Bengal offense of old as Matt Gutierrez threw for 138 yards and three touchdowns, and the offense scored six touchdowns on just 32 plays in the first controlled scrimmage of the fall. The scrimmage was the first of three for the Bengals in preparation for their September 2 season opener at UNLV.

Gutierrez was sharp throughout, hitting on 6-of-11 passes for 138 yards. He connected with Akilah Lacey three times for touchdowns, including scores of 52 and 58 yards. Lacey caught three passes for 120 yards and three touchdowns. Backup quarterback Luke Butler was the only other signal caller to see action, going 3-for-7 for 34 yards and a 20-yard touchdown to freshman Jaron Taylor.

ISU’s offense totalled 287 yards on their 32 plays. The running game was led by Ken Cornist, who ran just three times, but had 112 yards, including touchdown runs of 52 and 59 yards. Cornist and Lacey each broke the 100-yard barrier, the first time in Larry Lewis’ eight years that a fall scrimmage produced a 100-yard rusher and receiver.

The defense picked up three sacks, one each by Geo Simmons, Chris Perri, and Ryan Phipps. Perri also recorded a pair of pass deflections, as did Brian Livesay, and Joe Strayhand also knocked one away.

The Bengals will hold a second scrimmage on Saturday in the early afternoon at the South Practice Field.

Passing Scrimmage #1
Matt Gutierrez.............. 6-11, 138 yards, 3 TD
Luke Butler.................. 3-7, 34 yards, 1 TD
Team Totals ............ 9-18, 172, 4 TD

Receiving................... Scrimmage #1
Akilah Lacey................ 3-120, 3 TD
Jaron Taylor................ 2-29, 1 TD
Jaquwan Ramsey........ 1-13
Dane Simmons............ 1-8
Brandon Mennear......... 1-3
Clint Knickrehm........... 1-1

Rushing...................... Scrimmage #1
Ken Cornist................. 3-112, 2 TD
Turill Engelman........... 3-13
Josh Barnett................ 4-1
Matt Gutierrez.............. 3-(-5)
Luke Butler.................. 1-(-6)
Team Totals............... 114-115

DEFENSE STATS
Sacks: Geo Simmons 1, Chris Perri 1, Ryan Phipps 1
Forced Fumbles: None
Fumble Recoveries: None
Interceptions: None
Passes Defended: Chris Perri 2, Brian Livesay 1, Joe Strayhand 1
Tackles: Randall Smith 1-2, Terrence Calloway 2-0, Brandon McMillin 1-1, Chaz Brewer 1-1, Kenny Helmandollar 0-2, Scott Jossis 1-0, Jason Wright 1-0, Ash Nyong-Dunham 1-0, Ryan Phipps 1-0, Geo Simmons 1-0, Renell Robinson 1-0, Chris Perri 1-0, Brett Bankus 0-1, Amir Owens 0-1.

From their second scrimmage:

Gutierrez Shines in Second Scrimmage
Defense ranks up 10 sacks, but Gutierrez goes 15-for-19 with two more scores

Matt Gutierrez was 15-for-19 for 158 yards and a pair of touchdowns

Aug. 19, 2006
Pocatello, ID --- Idaho State's 80-play scrimmage saw plenty of good things in it, not the least of which was senior transfer quarterback Matt Gutierrez, who was nearly perfect going 15-for-19 with 158 yards and a pair of touchdowns, leading the offense to several more touchdowns as he continues his torrid fall camp.

Gutierrez is now 21-for-30 in the fall for 296 yards and five touchdowns, with just one interception through two scrimmages. Gutierrez opened the scrimmage by going 5-for-6 for 57 yards, moving the offense 80 yards in nine plays, ending with a perfect 8-yard toss to Clyde Logan. On his second drive, he hit Akilah Lacey for a 9-yard score. He also led a drive for a field goal, one three-and-out, and he then had a drive stopped by the coaches that started at the ISU five-yard line and had moved into field goal range.

The defense did answer back though in the form of 10 sacks, including three by Doug Hurst, and 2 1/2 each by Geo Simmons and Chris Perri. D. J. Clark also picked up the first turnover of the fall with an interception in the back of the end zone.

ISU split the rushing duty fairly evenly, with Turill Engelman getting 10 carries for 48 yards to lead the way. He and Clint Knickrehm each ran for a touchdown. Luke Butler ran the second team offense, going 5-for-16, and Russel Hill, a true freshman, went a perfect 6-for-6 late in the scrimmage.

Freshman Jon Vanderweilen averaged 45.3 yards on three punts, and incumbent Dan Zeidman 38.8 on four. Zeidman was 2-for-4 on field goals, drilling a 45 and a 53-yarder, which easily cleared the bar. Branden Jones was also 2-for-4, hitting from 33 and 45, and Kyle Anderson was 1-for-4, hitting from 28, and missing two from beyond 50 yards.

The Bengals will hold a final scrimmage on Saturday at a time to be determined.

Passing Scrimmage #2 Fall Camp Totals
Matt Gutierrez 15-19, 158 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT 21-30, 296 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT
Luke Butler 5-16, 57 yards 8-23, 91 yards, 1 TD
Russel Hill 6-6, 63 yards 6-6, 63 yards
Team Totals 26-40, 278 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT 35-58, 450 yards, 6 TD, 1 INT
Receiving Scrimmage #2 Fall Camp Totals
Akilah Lacey 5-79, 1 TD 8-199, 4 TD
Dane Simmons 4-28 5-36
Brandon Mennear 3-23 4-26
Jaron Taylor 2-33 4-62, 1 TD
Izzy Ramirez 2-26 2-26
Josh Barnett 1-18 1-18
Edsel Logan 1-14 1-14
Clyde Logan 1-8, 1 TD 1-8, 1 TD
Turill Engelman 1-7 1-7
Jon Winn 1-7 1-7
Jaquwan Ramsey 1-6 2-19
Clint Knickrehm 1-5 2-6
Pete Richter 1-5 1-5
Rushing Scrimmage #2 Fall Camp Totals
Turill Engelman 10-48, 1 TD 13-61, 1 TD
Clint Knickrehm 6-30, 1 TD 6-30, 1 TD
Ken Cornist 4-27 7-139, 2 TD
Josh Barnett 5-27 9-28
Team Totals 25-132, 2 TD 35-258, 4 TD

DEFENSE STATS
Sacks: Doug Hurst 3, Chris Perri 2 1/2, Geo Simmons 2 1/2, Randall Smith 1, Atelea Raass 1
Forced Fumbles: None
Fumble Recoveries: None
Interceptions: D.J. Clark 1
Passes Defended: D.J. Clark 1, Ash Nyong-Dunham 1, Nic Edgson 1, Erik Stoll 1, Chris Perri 1
Tackles: Erik Stoll 4-3, Doug Hurst 4-2, Ash Nyong-Dunham 4-1, Geo Simmons 3-2, Chaz Brewer 3-2, Kenny Helmandollar 1-4, Jason Wright 2-2, Atelea Raass 1-3, Amir Owens 2-1, Chris Perri 2-1, Brandon McMillan 1-2, D.J. Clark 1-1, Pago Togafau 1-1, Sean Rutten 1-1, Randall Smith 1-1, Sterling Mennear 0-2, Nic Edgson 0-2, Scott Jossis 1-0, Cody Clark 1-0, Ryan Phipps 1-0, Brian Livesay 0-1, Preston Gannon 0-1, Villami Akoteu 0-1, Renell Robinson 0-1, Micah Cloward 0-1.
DEFENSE STATS (Fall Camp Totals)
Sacks: Chris Perri 3 1/2, Geo Simmons 3 1/2, Doug Hurst 3, Randall Smith 1, Atelea Raass 1, Ryan Phipps 1
Forced Fumbles: None
Fumble Recoveries: None
Interceptions: D.J. Clark 1
Passes Defended: Chris Perri 3, D.J. Clark 1, Ash Nyong-Dunham 1, Nic Edgson 1, Erik Stoll 1, Ryan Phipps 1, Geo Simmons 1
Tackles: Erik Stoll 4-3, Chaz Brewer 4-3, Kenny Helmandollar 1-6, Doug Hurst 4-2, Ash Nyong-Dunham 5-1, Geo Simmons 4-2, Jason Wright 3-2, Brandon McMillan 2-3, Randall Smith 2-3, Chris Perri 3-1, Amir Owens 2-2, Atelea Raass 1-3, Terrence Calloway 2-0, Scott Jossis 2-0, D.J. Clark 1-1, Pago Togafau 1-1, Sean Rutten 1-1, Renell Robinson 1-1, Sterling Mennear 0-2, Nic Edgson 0-2, Cody Clark 1-0, Ryan Phipps 2-0, Brian Livesay 0-1, Preston Gannon 0-1, Villami Akoteu 0-1, Micah Cloward 0-1, Brett Bankus 0-1.


They could be pretty tough with this offensive firepower. Also, I thought I read somewhere (maybe in the BSC media guide) that they have something like 7 starters returning on defense???

[grizzh8r]

Well, seeing as how the Defense usually dominates scrimmages (See MSU, UM, et. al.), and theirs didn't, ISU may have to win by outscoring opponents this year. Bad news is, it sounds like they have the ability to do just that... This team scares the hell outta me, and they haven't even played a game yet...

[Platinumcat]

This game is circled on my calender. I can't wait to go down to Pocatello for this one.

[Cat Grad]

Think this is the one for the title.