Five things we know about NSU

NORFOLK, Virginia - The Norfolk State football team won its first MEAC championship in Chris Carlson's second season on the beat. Coincidence? Absolutely. Either way, this is the place to keep up-to-date on the latest NSU football news.

1. Everett Goldberg gives Norfolk State a better kicking game than any MEAC team. By miles.

Goldberg made 6 of 10 field goals last year, a decent effort by MEAC standards. All of them came from 47 yards or more, nearly unheard of by MEAC standards. Hampton’s Taureen Durham was named All-MEAC Second Team in the preseason. His long last year was 37 yards, and he connected on 10 of 17, a worse percentage than Goldberg.

Don’t believe my words? Believe your eyes. Have you seen this video? He’ll win the Spartans a game this season.



2. Xavier Boyce is either going to draw double teams or light up the MEAC. And probably both.

Former offensive coordinator Joe Blackwell heaped a lot of the credit for last year’s offensive success on Boyce’s ability to draw double teams. Despite constant doubles, he still caught 68 passes for 750 yards. His receptions set a Division I record at NSU. His yardage was second in the MEAC.

All that came despite constant double teams, or at least safety help, that opened lanes for teammates. The MEAC isn't going to adjust its strategy. It's not going to matter.

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