MEAC time: S.C. State begins Bethune-Cookman preparation

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina - No rest on Labor Day is a common practice for the South Carolina State coaching staff under Buddy Pough.

The Rowe Hall offices were especially active Monday morning as the Bulldogs turned their complete attention to Saturday’s Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opening opponent — Bethune-Cookman. Much like last Thursday’s game won by S.C. State over Georgia State 33-6, Pough emphasized the “sense of urgency” with this matchup, particularly against a Wildcats’ team which has enjoyed success in recent years at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium.

“As I said earlier, it’s live or die,” said Pough during Monday’s press conference. “It’s pretty much like it was last week against Georgia State. We had to win that game and this situation is very, very similar. I’m pretty sure they’ll (Bethune-Cookman) say the same thing.”

The coaching staff received high praise from Pough for the game plan against Georgia State. S.C. State tallied 488 total yards on offense and collected six sacks and two turnovers on defense as Pough believed his team accomplished the rare feat of “outcoaching and outplaying” their opponent.



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