Sunday, September 4, 2011

Bowie State capitalize on Assumption quarterbacks’ miscues

WORCESTER, MA — Committing three turnovers in a game would drive any coach crazy. But three turnovers in a half?

Unfortunately for Assumption College football coach Cory Bailey, that’s what the Greyhounds did yesterday, turning the ball over three times before intermission, and five times overall, in a 28-7 loss to Bowie State in the season opener for both teams. Assumption used three quarterbacks, who combined for four of the five turnovers.

Sophomore Derek Fernandes threw an interception that was taken back 40 yards for a touchdown, and lost a fumble in the second half. Fernandes replaced freshman Sean Mayo after the first-year player injured his ankle. Kevin Bumpus, another freshman, started the second half, lost a fumble and was picked off.

“We’re young at a lot of spots,” Bailey said. “When you’re young at quarterback, turnovers kill you.”

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