2008 Week 10

After giving up 5 turnovers in the first half and down 28-14 at the break, Coach Hanks was forced to do the unthinkable while trailing. He all but abandoned the passing game. Due to an early injury to backup QB Robert Davis, who is filling in for the injured starter Jason Ellis, the Coach was forced to put in a WR at the QB position. Freshman Matt Ward gave up his redshirt eligibility for the year by playing in this game, but after rushing for 206 yards and leading the team to victory, I don't think he will mind. With the change at QB and with Ward's limited passing range, the Tigers were left with very few passing options. So Coach Hanks told his men to run the ball. And they did to the tune of 336 yards and four TD and their sixth victory on the season.