Oct. 6, 2007
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Winston-Salem State 27, Florida A7M 23 (2007 Circle City Classic)
Post Game Notes
· The Rams' win evens the all-time series at 1-1 overall and marks the first WSSU victory over the Rattlers (the teams have met only twice)
· The win earns the Rams the distinction of winning the last Circle City Classic that is played in the RCA Dome. The Classic moves to Lucas Oil Stadium in 2008.
· The win evens WSSU head coach Kermit Blount's all-time record against the Rattlers and head coach Rubin Carter to 1-1 overall.
· With 126 net rushing yards, Jed Bines turns in his 18th 100-yard rushing performance in his WSSU football career. It is his third 100-yard rushing game this season.
· The Rams scored first against FAMU this evening. WSSU is a perfect 3-0 in 2007 when they score the first points of a ball game.
· WSSU fumbled five times in the contest marking the most fumbles WSSU has committed in a contest this season.
· WSSU earns their third win of the season and heads into an open week at .500 with a 3-3 record.
· The win marks Blount's 84th win as WSSU's head coach and moves his five wins behind Bill Hayes, WSSU's coaching wins lead who has 89 wins.
· The win marks the Rams' eighth win as a Division I-FCS program.
· The Rams improve to 337-248-21 overall in 65 years of varsity football.
· WSSU's Jed Bines, the Offensive MVP moves to 3,194 yards rushing overall in his career on 409 carries.
· WSSU head coach Kermit Blount moves to 84-67-3 overall in his head coaching career at WSSU.
· The Rams are off next weekend and will not return to action until October 20, 2007 in Daytona Beach, FL as they battle Bethune-Cookman College.
