Game Preview - Cheyney

The West Chester Golden Rams (5-3, 4-1) play their final road game of the season when they drive eight miles to take on the Cheyney Wolves (0-8, 0-5). Kickoff on Halloween is scheduled for noon.

Series History:
West Chester leads the series with Cheyney 46-2-1 with Cheyney's last win coming in 1979 by a score of 36-34. The Wolves scored 34 against the Golden Rams in 2010, but have scored only 33 points in the past four meetings combined. Cheyney is under the direction of interim head coach Chris Roulhac who previously served as the team's head coach from 1993-1995, winning PSAC Coach of the Year in 1995.

Last 10 Meetings:

Year	H/A	W/L	Score	Year	H/A	W/L	Score
2005	Home	Win	64-0	2010	Home	Win	48-34
2006	Home	Win	53-12	2011	Away	Win	23-7
2007	Away	Win	35-13	2012	Home	Win	59-14
2008	Home	Win	60-6	2013	Away	Win	66-14
2009	Home	Win	59-0	2014	Home	Win	58-0

Last Meeting:

11/01/2014 West Chester 58 - Cheyney 0

West Chester dominated the game from start to finish on both sides of the ball in routing neighboring Cheyney. West Chester racked up 301 yards rushing led by Jarel Elder (107 yards, 1 TD), Brandon Monk (89 yards, 2 TD's), and Anthony Brown (77 yards). Tight end Tim Brown had five catches for 43 yards and a touchdown.

The defensive performance was probably more amazing as the Wolves were limited to just three first downs, nine yards rushing and 38 yards passing for 47 total yards. Pete Galiano had six total tackles and one of four fumble recoveries. Drew Formica had three solo tackles and Kevin Duggan had a fumble recovery.

Scouting the Opponent:

The Wolves still haven't won a PSAC game in five years since they defeated winless Millersville in October of 2010. Although their offense stuggles, when it does go, it goes through sophomore quarterback Dominick Trautz (66-152, 755 yards, 5 TD's, 8 interceptions, 28 sacks). Passes have been completed to a dozen different receivers, but his top targets are running back Jowan Lewis Kearse (11 catches, 200 yards), tight end Christian Sanchez (12 catches, 177 yards, 1 TD), and running back Deshawn Freeland (10 catches, 160 yards, 1 TD). Brandon French (91 carries, 392 yards, 1 TD) and Marice Tillman (34 carries, 105 yards) are Cheyney's leading ground gainers.

Cornerback Marvin Easter (42 tackles), linebacker Keyson Dingle (40 tackles), and defensive tackle Terrick Carson (40 tackles) are the team's top tacklers. Carson, lineman Julian Feggins and linebacker Rashod Knight each have seven tackles for loss. Linebacker Daryll Ellison and defensive back Shaquille Benjamin have two interceptions each.

Brendyn Van Demark handles all of the kicking duties, averaging 32 yards per punt, with four over 50 yards and seven inside the 20. He is 4 of 7 on PAT's and has yet to attempt a field goal.

Analysis:

Cheyney ranks last in the PSAC in scoring offense, rushing offense, passing offense, total offense, first downs, sacks allowed, scoring defense, passing efficiency defense, interceptions, opponent third down conversions, kickoff coverage, punting, and PAT kicking. Atomic football gives Cheyney a 0.1% chance of winning this game.

Game Coverage:

Audio  

PSAC Site - Football Notes Week 9

KYW Newsradio - West Chester Looks To Build Off Huge Win Over Bloomsburg

D2football - PSAC Columnist - Previewing Week 9 in the PSAC