Montreal Win on First Try
Montreal—
First Quarter:
The first quarter started off real good for Montreal. They get a 3 and out on their first defensive possession, and they are seemingly marching down the field. They get around the 20 yard line when their QB, Jean-Jacque Rabaud throws the first INT to EMU’s senior impact CB Johnny Sears. Eastern Michigan would come back onto the field, only to have another 3 and out, ending on the first sack for the Knights by rSO Left DE Lionel Dortch. The Knights would get the punt only to give the ball right back to EMU with a three and out on their own. 0-0 end of the first quarter.
Second Quarter:
The second quarter started out the same way as the first one did for the Eagles, with a punt. The first drive for the Knights in the second half looked like it was going to be a touchdown drive, but it stalled out at the end, and Montreal’s first points would be a field goal. Montreal would get their first touchdown on a punt return fumble, as Maurice Newby, a rJR, would lay a big hit on Sears, and pick up the fumble for a do it himself touchdown. Now this happened in the last 30 seconds of the half, so with 14 seconds left EMU decides to run the clock out. However, due to great blocking by the EMU OL, Dwanye Priest would run for 78 yards to a touchdown, setting an NCAA record in the process. So instead of a 10-0 halftime speech, coach Villette had to change it around because now it’s 10-7.
Priest after his record breaking run
Third Quarter:
There wasn’t a whole lot of offense in the third, as both teams defenses stepped up, but in the fourth quarter, it would get exciting.
Fourth Quarter:
The fourth quarter was a defensive battle; causing Rabaud to throw is third pick of the game. EMU would march down the field to kick a field goal to tie the game up at 10 all. Rabaud would take the field knowing he had to put his 3 interceptions behind him, and lead his team to glory. Rabaud would throw a screen pass to running back Louis Thierry and it would go for 48 yards and get the Knights in the redzone. They milk the clock a bit to kick a field goal with only 18 seconds left to win the game! What a way to win your first game Montreal!
Montreal Win First Game
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