2008 Woodie Awards
FOOTBALL: Ball State sinks Navy with aerial assault
Ryan Wood
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A couple possessions later, the Cardinals discovered it's always a mistake to underestimate the amount of fight in a Navy cadet.
Facing an 11-point deficit midway through he first quarter, Navy fought back to take a two-point lead in the second half before Ball State rallied to win 35-23. The win, which was broadcasted on ESPN and in front of a school-record 10,521 students, pushed the Cardinals record to 2-0 for the first time since 1995.
Senior receiver Dante Love earned player of the game honors with 165 receiving yards on nine receptions and two touchdowns catches. He also rushed the ball for 37 yards on six carries, one of which was a six-yard touchdown.
After breaking Navy's single-game school rushing record in its season opener, running back Shun White led the Midshipmen with 128 rushing yards. It was the first time in his career the senior has record two consecutive 100-yard rushing games.
For more coverage on Ball State's win, read Monday's issue of The Ball State Daily News
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JK
posted 9/06/08 @ 12:30 AM EST
Way to go Cards...
Great win for the team and even better for the University. I am extremely proud of the both the Student crowd and the community crowd. (Continued…)
Steve
posted 9/06/08 @ 2:15 AM EST
Get over the booing thing. Really we know that the Navy and all of are armed forces give their lives to protect us. But this game had nothing to do with war, it was all about football. (Continued…)
anonymous
posted 9/06/08 @ 11:21 AM EST
a huge thank you for the best student section in country, you guys were awesome and loud as hell, thanks for the support and I'm glad you made it on the field with us after the game
bsustudent
posted 9/06/08 @ 12:31 PM EST
glad to see that the student section stayed throughout the entire game, was an awesome match up to watch and hope to see that sort of student attendance at more of the games
Proud Alum
posted 9/06/08 @ 1:11 PM EST
Not being able to make the trip to Muncie, but being able to sit at home and watch this nationally televised game was a treat in itself for me. What made me even more proud of my Alma Mater though was the sheer energy of the crowd! What a wonderful turnout to show the nation we are no longer the "Other" Indiana college! Great Win. (Continued…)
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