A&T Aggies seek win against Norfolk State live on ESPNU

By Daniel Henderson, A&T Register

The Aggie football team is still in search of their first victory in two years, and will host the Norfolk State Spartans this Thursday at Aggie Stadium. The game will be broadcast live on ESPNU, with kickoff beginning at 7:30 pm.

A&T leads the series 26-7 all time, but fell short 42-20 last season in Norfolk, VA.

Offense
The Aggies are coming off of their best offensive performance of the season after last Saturday's loss.

Junior running back Michael Ferguson is having an exceptional year as he reached the 1,000 yard mark in rushing this season and is currently ranked 16th on A&T's all-time list.

Ferguson has 456 rushing yards for the year on 20 attempts and one touchdown.

The offense is currently ranked last in the Middle Eastern Atlantic Conference in total yards averaging 215.9 a game, and last in turnovers submitting 28 on the season.

A&T hopes to carry momentum into Thursday's game after displaying their best offensive performance of the year.

There is no indication of a starting quarterback heading into Thursday's action.
Head Coach Lee Fobbs stated in the weekly Monday press conference that they will continue to run a two quarterback attack.

Defense
A&T's defense hopes to gain consistency after an outstanding performance in Saturday's loss.

Although the blue and gold exemplified the definition of dominance Saturday, they will need the same fire power against a much better quarterback on the Spartans experienced senior Casey Hansen.

The Aggies are last in the MEAC in total defense and scoring allowing 435.7 yards a game, and 61 touchdowns.

If A&T can use the same effort performed Saturday in holding North Carolina Central to under 200 yards total offense against the Spartans, spectators should expect a very competitive game.
Norfolk State
The Spartans are coming off of a 38-31 victory over Bethune-Cookman College last Saturday. This game will mark Norfolk State's fourth challenge of the year while they currently hold a 2-1 record.

Norfolk State is sixth among MEAC teams in total offense, while ranking third in their passing attack.

Last season Hansen threw for 287 yards with one touchdown against the Aggies in the lopsided win. Hansen has not thrown any touchdowns so far this season.

The Aggies will have to find a way to keep senior running back Darryl Walker out of the end zone.

Walker rushed for four touchdowns Saturday against the Wildcats.

Norfolk State's defense is allowing 350.4 yards a game, and has given up 35 touchdowns on the year.