DAYTONA BEACH — Bethune-Cookman
hopes today marks the start of a deep run through the Football Championship
Subdivsion playoffs.
B-CU (9-2) is hosting Coastal Carolina (7-4) in the FCS playoffs at Municipal
Stadium. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. and the game will air on ESPN 3.com.
"It's a good feeling to be in this position that but there is more football
to be played," B-CU coach Brian Jenkins said.
The Wildcats
are making their fourth playoff appearance and second in three years. They have
never won a playoff. An injury to then-quarterback Matt Johnson hurt the team,
contributing to a loss to New Hampshire in the 2010 playoffs.
"We are healthy heading into this one," Jenkins said. "This year we have had
very limited injuries. The work in the weight room is paying off too."
A B-CU win would be the first playoff win for a MEAC
or HBCU team since 1999 when Florida A&M made the semifinals and North
Carolina A&T the quarterfinals. In 1978, FAMU
was the only HBCU to win an FCS championship.
"I don't put that weight on my team," Jenkins said. "We do have the support
of our conference as calls have come in wishing us well."
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