Murray State University Athletics
Saturday, November 20
Stewart Stadium
1 p.m.
Murray State
vs
Tennessee State
Head Coach Chris Hatcher is going for his 100th career victory as a head coach on Saturday.
Photo by: Tab Brockman
Racers Close Out 2010 Season Against Tennessee State
11/18/2010 10:42:09 AM | Football
Hatcher goes for his 100th career coaching victory
Game Notes
Murray State (5-5, 4-3 OVC) vs. Tennessee State (3-7, 0-6 OVC)
Nov. 20, 2010 • 1 p.m. • Stewart Stadium • Murray, Ky.
Gameday Central
Stadium The Track
Capacity 16,800
Surface Field Turf
Post Time 1 p.m.
Television None
Radio Froggy 103.7 FM
Neal Bradley (PxP) and Paul Bubb (Analyst)
Internet www.GoRacers.com
Series Record Tennessee State leads 11-10-0
STORY LINES
Saturday's game marks the final appearance for 14 seniors in a Racer uniform. Playing their final game are Daniel Ard, Blake Booth, Ralph Calhoun, Justin Clark, Rashad Daniels, Jeff Ehrhardt, Alex Estes, Georges Fotso, Marcus Harris, John Jean-Baptiste, Zach Kutch, Harry McCall, Matt McWhorther and Richard Nelson.
The Racers enter the final game of the season with an overall record of 5-5. A victory over Tennessee State will give the Racers their first winning season since 2004. It will also be the fifth conference win of the season, marking just th third time since 2000 the Racers have five OVC victories.
Senior wide receiver Marcus Harris needs 57 receiving yards to become the school's all-time leader. He also needs 80 yards to become just the fifth Racer receiver to eclipse the 1,000-yard plateau.
Head Coach Chris Hatcher is going for his 100th career coaching victory against Tennessee State. Now in his 11th season, Hatcher owns a career record of 99-32.
The Game
The Racers close out the 2010 season as they play host to Tennessee State. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at 'The Track.'
The Series
The Racers trail 11-10 in the all-time series, but have won each of the last two meetings. The teams have split the previous 10 games played at Stewart Stadium.
Quest For Winning Season
Murray State will be looking for their first winning season since 2004 when they take the field against Tennessee State. That season also marks the last time the Racers have had at least five conference victories.
Hatcher Goes For Win 100
Closing out his 11th season as a head coach, head coach Chris Hatcher is just one win shy of his 100th career victory as a head coach. Hatcher enters the game with an overall record of 99-32.
14 Quarters and Counting
The Murray State offense has been putting up big numbers this season and has scored in 14-straight quarters. The last time MSU went scoreless in a quarter was the second quarter against Eastern Illinois.
Harris All-Time Rec Yards Leader
Senior wide receiver Marcus Harris is closing in on another school record as he needs only 56 yards to become the school's all-time leader. Terrance Tillman (1998-2000) is the current leader with 2,390 yards. Harris is already the all-time leader in receptions (205) and is tied for second in touchdowns (20).
Harris Leads FCS in Receptions
Marcus Harris has had a spectacular senior season. Despite missing two games, Harris leads the Racers with 73 catches for 920 yards and eight touchdowns. He leads the FCS in catches per game (9.13), while rannking third in yards per game (115.0).
Brady Goes Over 100
Freshman running back Duane Brady registered his first 100-yard game of his career as he went for 114 yards and two touchdowns against Austin Peay. Brady rushed for 83 of those yards in the second half, including carrying the ball eight times for 55 yards and a touchdown on the Racers final scoring drive.
Brockman/Brady Earn OVC Honors
Quarterback Casey Brockman and running back Duane Brady were honored by the OVC for the their efforts against Austin Peay as Brockman was named the Offensive Player of the Week and Brady the Co-Newcomer of the Week.
50-Point Games
Saturday's 61-point output against Austin Peay marked the third time this season the Racers have eclipsed the 50-point mark. The Racers also did this in 1999, but lost one of those contests. The game did mark the first time in school history the Racers have scored at least 60 points twice in the same season.
Harris Over 200 Receptions
Senior Marcus Harris continues to raise the bar in terms of receptions as the school's all-time leader in catches became just the third player in OVC history to reach the 200-catch plateau. His 11 catch effort raised his career total to 205 catches, ranking him second on the all-time OVC list.
Offense Sets 1st Down Mark
The Racer offense tied a school record when they registered 35 first downs against Austin Peay. They tied the mark that was set against the Governors in 1989. The 24 passing first downs broke the old record of 23 set against Southern Illinois in 1999.
Murray State (5-5, 4-3 OVC) vs. Tennessee State (3-7, 0-6 OVC)
Nov. 20, 2010 • 1 p.m. • Stewart Stadium • Murray, Ky.
Gameday Central
Stadium The Track
Capacity 16,800
Surface Field Turf
Post Time 1 p.m.
Television None
Radio Froggy 103.7 FM
Neal Bradley (PxP) and Paul Bubb (Analyst)
Internet www.GoRacers.com
Series Record Tennessee State leads 11-10-0
STORY LINES
Saturday's game marks the final appearance for 14 seniors in a Racer uniform. Playing their final game are Daniel Ard, Blake Booth, Ralph Calhoun, Justin Clark, Rashad Daniels, Jeff Ehrhardt, Alex Estes, Georges Fotso, Marcus Harris, John Jean-Baptiste, Zach Kutch, Harry McCall, Matt McWhorther and Richard Nelson.
The Racers enter the final game of the season with an overall record of 5-5. A victory over Tennessee State will give the Racers their first winning season since 2004. It will also be the fifth conference win of the season, marking just th third time since 2000 the Racers have five OVC victories.
Senior wide receiver Marcus Harris needs 57 receiving yards to become the school's all-time leader. He also needs 80 yards to become just the fifth Racer receiver to eclipse the 1,000-yard plateau.
Head Coach Chris Hatcher is going for his 100th career coaching victory against Tennessee State. Now in his 11th season, Hatcher owns a career record of 99-32.
The Game
The Racers close out the 2010 season as they play host to Tennessee State. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. at 'The Track.'
The Series
The Racers trail 11-10 in the all-time series, but have won each of the last two meetings. The teams have split the previous 10 games played at Stewart Stadium.
Quest For Winning Season
Murray State will be looking for their first winning season since 2004 when they take the field against Tennessee State. That season also marks the last time the Racers have had at least five conference victories.
Hatcher Goes For Win 100
Closing out his 11th season as a head coach, head coach Chris Hatcher is just one win shy of his 100th career victory as a head coach. Hatcher enters the game with an overall record of 99-32.
14 Quarters and Counting
The Murray State offense has been putting up big numbers this season and has scored in 14-straight quarters. The last time MSU went scoreless in a quarter was the second quarter against Eastern Illinois.
Harris All-Time Rec Yards Leader
Senior wide receiver Marcus Harris is closing in on another school record as he needs only 56 yards to become the school's all-time leader. Terrance Tillman (1998-2000) is the current leader with 2,390 yards. Harris is already the all-time leader in receptions (205) and is tied for second in touchdowns (20).
Harris Leads FCS in Receptions
Marcus Harris has had a spectacular senior season. Despite missing two games, Harris leads the Racers with 73 catches for 920 yards and eight touchdowns. He leads the FCS in catches per game (9.13), while rannking third in yards per game (115.0).
Brady Goes Over 100
Freshman running back Duane Brady registered his first 100-yard game of his career as he went for 114 yards and two touchdowns against Austin Peay. Brady rushed for 83 of those yards in the second half, including carrying the ball eight times for 55 yards and a touchdown on the Racers final scoring drive.
Brockman/Brady Earn OVC Honors
Quarterback Casey Brockman and running back Duane Brady were honored by the OVC for the their efforts against Austin Peay as Brockman was named the Offensive Player of the Week and Brady the Co-Newcomer of the Week.
50-Point Games
Saturday's 61-point output against Austin Peay marked the third time this season the Racers have eclipsed the 50-point mark. The Racers also did this in 1999, but lost one of those contests. The game did mark the first time in school history the Racers have scored at least 60 points twice in the same season.
Harris Over 200 Receptions
Senior Marcus Harris continues to raise the bar in terms of receptions as the school's all-time leader in catches became just the third player in OVC history to reach the 200-catch plateau. His 11 catch effort raised his career total to 205 catches, ranking him second on the all-time OVC list.
Offense Sets 1st Down Mark
The Racer offense tied a school record when they registered 35 first downs against Austin Peay. They tied the mark that was set against the Governors in 1989. The 24 passing first downs broke the old record of 23 set against Southern Illinois in 1999.
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