GAME CENTRAL: SSU Tigers vs. Fort Valley Wildcats at Ted Wright Stadium

SAVANNAH, Georgia

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The Game

Savannah State
Last week, the Savannah State Tigers suffered its second tough loss of the season; a 66-3 defeat at Troy University in Troy, Alabama. The game was the first of two Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) opponents the Tigers will face this season.

This week, the Tigers will face the Wildcats of Fort Valley University in SSU's home opener. FVSU is the only Division II program SSU will face this year. The two institutions have a storied history (dating back to their first game in 1934). Since, the teams have played 49 more times with FVSU getting the better of SSU, 35-11-4.

The Tigers will look to snap a four-game losing streak to FVSU dating back to 2000 when SSU won, 37-13, under legendary coach William "Bill" Davis.
SSU will look to turn things around with the help of freshman starting quarterback Leon Prunty.

The Tigers are also eagerly anticipating the return of last season's starter Antonio Bostick, who will make his debut after sitting out the first two games due to academic issues. Despite his return, SSU head coach Earnest Wilson says Prunty will be this week's starter.

Defensively, the Tigers are led by Justin Dixon with 19 tackles and one sack.

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Fort Valley
Fort Valley State is led by quarterback Eugene Smith, who finished 17-of-37 passing (45.9 percent) for 287 yards against Valdosta State. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound senior from New Orleans was intercepted one time.

Smith's favorite target is wide receiver De'Angelo Smith, a 6-foot, 193-pound freshman from Camden County. Smith made three catches for 122 yards, including a 72-yard gain, against the Blazers.

Defensively, the Wildcats are led by defensive back Thomas Wolfe, a 6-foot, 190-pound senior from Marietta. He leads the team in tackles with 6.5. Defensive back Ja'Bioas Glenn, a 5-foot-10, 202-pound senior from Vienna, Ga., is second on the team in tackles with six. He also intercepted a pass.

The Wildcats gave up 285 yards passing against Valdosta State and allowed 169 yards on 28 carries.
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Notes
It's Been A While
The last time SSU defeated FVSU was October 28, 2000. SSU won 37-13 with William "Bill" Davis as head coach.

Back on the Scene
After an 11-year absence, Michael Wallace is back on the sidelines at SSU. Wallace came to SSU as a player in 1986 and left as an assistant coach in 2002. The Clyo, GA native is back at SSU working as inside linebackers/special teams coach.

Learning From Legends
Several SSU coaches have been taught by the best. Earnest Wilson and David Roberson coached under Joe Paterno at Penn State, Willard Scissum played under Paul "Bear" Bryant at Alabama, Corey Barlow played under Pat Dye at Auburn while Michael Wallace played and coached under William "Bill" Davis at SSU.

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