Quincy @ Galesburg
(10/8/10)
Tonight's game at C.C. Van Dyke Field at Galesburg High School can be heard on AM 1590 WAIK (www.1590waik.com). Pregame coverage starts at 6:45, as Galesburg Register-Mail local history columnist Tom Wilson joins me as guest commentator. Pregame show features GHS athletic director Ralph Henning, Galesburg head coach Wes Olson, Quincy head coach Rick Little, and Galesburg sophomore head coach Jake Miller. Register-Mail sportswriter Aaron Frey stops up at halftime, and defensive coordinator Shawn Hickey talks in the postgame show.
Quincy Blue Devils Game Notes
Last Week: Beat United Township (14-13). G.W. Scott (22-147). UT's Raimon Clay blocked a FG, and also scored both TD's (rushing/receiving). Coach Little told Moline Dispatch that "we didn't overlook them, but it was one where we felt like we had a huge advantage."
Offense: 5 running backs have rushed for over 150 yards. G.W. Scott leading rusher with 500+ yards on the ground. Two freshman running backs have stood out: Malique Robbins and Mikale Wilbon. Robbins rushed for 101 yards on 16 carries vs. Alleman and 76 yards on 12 carries vs. Moline. Wilbon rushed for 28 yards on 6 carries last week vs. UTHS.
Defense: Most points allowed (14 vs. Moline). Gave up 13 points against Alleman. Team has yielded just 59 points on the season, 2nd to Alleman (48).
Special Teams: Brandon White is (16-17) on P.A.T. kicks. Also had a touchdown saving tackle after blocked FG last week.
Playoffs: Quincy is (5-1), but have just 21 playoff points (least among Class 6A teams). QHS is largest 6A team in this week's IHSA Playoff Outlook.
Head Coach: Rick Little was an All-State Quarterback at Carthage High School. First attended Augustana College for football, transferred to Blackburn University, where he became all-time leading passer, a preseason All-American, and was scouted by the Green Bay Packers. Played indoor football as starting QB with Flint Flames, St. Louis Renegades, and Show-Me Believers. First head coaching job was at Hamilton, later the West Hancock co-op.
Defensive coordinator, Travis Cook, was also a Carthage Blueboy with Little. Cook has been with Little on coaching staffs for 8 years.
Assistant coach Jim Wosman was drafted in the 8th round (155th overall pick) of the 1967 Major League Baseball amateur draft by the Detroit Tigers.
Former Blue Devils head coach Randy Dickens (2002-06) is the defensive line coach. He was head coach at Quincy University from 1986-91.
Streaks Game Notes
Last Week: Fell by two points at Rock Island (22-24). Chaz Benton pulled the Streaks within a point on a 13-yard TD run on 4th & 3. Drew Carlson injured on the play, and did not attempt PAT, instead Andrew Steck kicked. Rocks scored on ensuing drive to lead by 8. Galesburg scored and missed the two-point conversion with less than 2:00 to play. Streaks recovered onside kick, but went 4-and-out.
Offense: Running game is 2nd in the Western Big 6 (1,826 yards). Robert Jackson leading the way (96-741). Steck is second leading rusher. Galesburg has scored 179 points, second only to Rock Island (212). Offensive lineman Austin Finley (6'2" 260 Sr.) is back, though will not start. A huge boost for the Streaks "O".
Defense: Defense has given up 71 points, third behind Alleman & Quincy. Streaks held the Rock Island offense to -11 yards on three plays in the entire first quarter last week. Inside Linebacker Drew Carlson is out, Aslan Butler (6'3" 175 Jr.) will start at ILB. Steven Harger (6'3" 385 Jr.), who saw plenty of action against Alleman and United Township, is back from injury after sitting out last week.
Special Teams: Kicker Drew Carlson is out. Jake Van Velsor (5'10" 190 Sr.) will handle kickoffs and P.A.T.
Playoffs: The Streaks must win two of final three games, sitting at (3-3). Unlike 2008, a 5-4 record should get the Streaks into the postseason. Galesburg has 33 playoff points, the most among 3-3 teams in Class 5A. The Streaks were in the Class 6A playoffs in their most recent appearance in 2002. At the beginning of the season, Galesburg was projected as the 4th smallest 6A team. They are currently the 17th largest Class 5A team, still playoff eligible.
Last Year: In an extremely ugly game, Quincy beat Galesburg at Flinn Stadium, 27-14. The Streaks turned the ball over on 4 consecutive posessions, and finished with just 171 yards of offense.
Last 5 Meetings
2009: Quincy won 27-14
2008: Galesburg won 28-13
2007: Quincy won 27-20
2006: Galesburg won 27-13
2005: Quincy won 43-7
| TONIGHT'S STARTERS | ||||||||||||
| GALESBURG | QUINCY | |||||||||||
| QB | 11 | Andrew Steck | 5'11" | 180 | SR | DE | 11 | DeAngelo Dean | 6'5" | 170 | JR | |
| FB | 24 | Robert Jackson | 5'10" | 165 | SR | DE | 54 | Brody Janssen | 6'1" | 210 | SR | |
| Slot | 5 | Andy Holloway | 5'8" | 165 | SR | DT | 76 | Jordan Huber | 6'2" | 270 | SR | |
| Slot | 22 | Travon Diggins | 5'8" | 160 | SO | DT | 70 | Wes Irvin | 6'5" | 220 | JR | |
| WR | 10 | Nathan Mines | 5'9" | 155 | SR | NG | 62 | Chris Koogler | 6'0" | 230 | SR | |
| WR | 14 | Jared Carl | 6'4" | 170 | SR | LB | 53 | Shaun Woods | 6'0" | 185 | SR | |
| OG | 66 | Tyler Brackett | 6'0" | 195 | JR | LB | 35 | Spencer Emrick | 5'10" | 190 | SR | |
| OG | 50 | Cole Spinks | 6'1" | 225 | SR | CB | 17 | Alex Kaufman | 6'0" | 165 | JR | |
| C | 63 | Ryan Ricketts | 6'4" | 265 | SR | CB | 37 | Tomas Dean | 5'9" | 155 | SR | |
| LT | 55 | Kevin Heard | 6'2" | 250 | SR | SS | 36 | Dan Gerth | 5'11" | 190 | SR | |
| RT | 75 | Matt Taylor | 6'3" | 230 | SR | FS | 84 | Kendal Kendrick | 6'1" | 180 | SR | |
| QUINCY | GALESBURG | |||||||||||
| QB | 2 | Mitch Marold | 6'0" | 175 | SR | NG | 55 | Kevin Heard | 6'2" | 250 | SR | |
| FB | 22 | G.W. Scott | 5'11" | 230 | SR | DE | 63 | Ryan Ricketts | 6'4" | 265 | SR | |
| HB | 10 | Andre Givens | 5'10" | 175 | SR | DE | 15 | Tyler Inness | 6'3" | 200 | SR | |
| WB | 3 | Malique Robbins | 6'0" | 165 | FR | ILB | 20 | Aslan Butler | 6'3" | 175 | JR | |
| TE | 26 | Drew Forrest | 6'2" | 180 | SR | ILB | 25 | Trimaine Carson | 6'1" | 185 | SR | |
| TE | 84 | Kendal Kendrick | 6'1" | 180 | SR | MLB | 50 | Cole Spinks | 6'1" | 225 | SR | |
| LT | 61 | Eddie Holzgrafe | 6'2" | 270 | SR | OLB | 14 | Jared Carl | 6'4" | 170 | SR | |
| LG | 65 | Matt Shepherd | 5'10" | 220 | SR | OLB | 2 | Dee Dortch | 5'5" | 160 | SR | |
| C | 55 | Andrew Paul | 6'2" | 275 | SR | CB | 1 | Chaz Benton | 5'9" | 145 | SR | |
| RG | 54 | Brody Janssen | 6'1" | 210 | SR | CB | 24 | Robert Jackson | 5'10" | 165 | SR | |
| RT | 73 | Bryar Hockman | 6'1" | 225 | JR | FS | 5 | Andy Holloway | 5'8" | 165 | SR |
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