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October 20, 1994 Sports Elon breaks 3 game losing streak Bob Grimmie Staff Reporter The Fightin’Christians rallied I in the fourth quarter to beat the [Pfcsbytenan Blue Hose 28-21 last I Saturday at Burlington Memorial I Stadium. The Fightin’ Christians, who I have struggled in recent founhquar- j Itrs, exploded for 21 straight points to snap a three game losing streak Bid give them their fifth straight win over South Atlantic Confer- I oice foe Presbyterian. “To lose as many close games as we have is very disappointing, and to finally win one of those ■lames felt real good,” said head i coach Leon Hart. Elon started the game with a ' bang when senior running back Quentin Mitchell went for 60 yards and a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage of the day. After that, however, the Fightin’ Chris tians' offense would be shut out until the fourth quarter. The Fightin’ Christians’ de fense, which spent close to 40 min utes on the field, was led by senior linebacker James Washington who had 12 tackles. At the half, Elon had yielded only seven points. They ; went into the locker room tied at If seven a piece. The second half did not begin IS smoothly for the Fightin’Chris tians as the first half had. The Blue Hose kept the Elon offense off the icoreboard the entire third quarter. In that time they also managed to ‘ Kore twice. Once in the third quar ter, and again on their first drive of the fourth quarter. TTiis sequence leftthe Fightin’Christians Hpoints down with 13:44 remaining in the game. As it turns out, Elon would need almost every second. The fourth quarter surge was started by »n eight -yard touchdown pass from Football Player Profile "Bull" continues tobeconsist^ April Perkins Sports Editor Quentin Mitchell fights off a defender as junior quarterback Maurice Blakeney to junior wide receiver Corey Hatchell. The extra point attempt was good; cutting Presbyterian’s lead to seven. The Blue Hose’s next drive was halted by the Fightin’ Chris tians' defense. Rod Clark took the ensuing punt and raced 56 yards for the game tying touchdown. He s (Clark) been a big play guy for us all year.” said coach Hart. Of course the game was not over yet. The defense still had to hold the B lue Hose offense in check, and they did. The Fightin’ Chris tians got the ball back late in the fourth quarter with one last chance to win the game. The victory drive lasted six plays, chewed up 75 yards and cul minated in a 12-yard touchdown run by Quentin Mitchell. The game winning touchdown was Mitchell’s second of the day, and his seventh of the season. “He has a knack for making people miss down at the endzone, replied coach Han when asked about his running back’s scoring ability. The Fightin’ Christians have this weekend off. Hart plans to uti lize the bye-week to “work a lot on fundamentals,” and “give the banged up players a rest.” Elon’s next game is on Oct. 29 at Burlington Memorial Stadium against Gardner-Webb. Kickoffis at 2 p.m. SAC Scores SAC Standinf^ Mars Hill 36, Carson-Newman 32 Lenoir-Rhyne 35, Wingate, 33 Gardner-Webb 63. Catawba 19 Elon 28. Presbyterian 21 Elon 2-3 Lenoir-Rhyne 4-0 Carson-Newman 4-1 Mars Hill 1-1 Gardner-Webb 0-1 Wingate 1-3 Presbyterian 0-2 Catawba 1-4 I Karl Stewart, also known as “Bull." is one of the football team’s most consistent players this sea son. Stewart is a 6’5”, 280 pound fiflh-year senior from Groveland, Mass. He came to Elon in 1990 as a walk-on and is now on a full grant and aid athletic scholarship. Bull is the type of guy who’s always gonna give you everything he s got. He’s a solid performer and has developed into a big leader on the field,” co-offensive coordi nator, John Patterson said. Last season Stewart played tight end; but since then, has moved to right offensive tackle. During that time period he was able to gain 100 pounds which contrib uted to his transition. ‘I just ate five to six times a day and lifted a lot of weights, Stewart said. “I don’t mind play ing offensive tackle, it’s whatever is best for the team.” According to coach Patterson, last week’s game against Presby terian was Stewart’s best game overall, “He will get the recogni tion in our group as the Offensive Player ^f the Week.” Patterson said. Bull” felt very optimistic about last week’s game. “I feel great about it. I'm actually glad wc could turn the season around, we haven’t won in three weeks, \ Courtesy of Sports Information Karl Stewart Stewart said. “Overall though. I don’t feel we play as a unit. In that game we did. It wasn’t just the defense doing well or just the of fense, we all played as a whole. Stewart is 22-years old, ma joring in leisure sports manage ment. Following graduation in May of 1995, he plans to move backtoMassachusetts. “Afterthat I have no clue what I’m gonna do,” Stewart said. Stewart has been playing foot ball for 10 years and played other sports as well in high school. His senior year of high school he was named Lineman of the Year in football. Most Valuable Player in basketball, and Player of the Year in baseball. “Bull’s" biggest influence is his mother. “My mom has over come a lot of things in her life, including escaping from East Ger many during the Cold War," Stewart said. “Her strength has given me strength.” Brian Corrado/ The Pendulum nMitc/iell runs past J^resbyterian defertse with the help of hj^ teammates m Schedule of Events Oct. 20 Women’s Soccer vs. St. Andrews Presbyterian (away) 4 p.m. Oct. 22 Volleyball vs. Carson-Newman College (away) Women's Soccer vs. Barton College (away) 2 p.m. Oct. 24 Volleyball vs. NC Central University (HOME) 6:30 p.m. Oct. 25 Women's Soccer Food Lion SAC Tournament 2 p.m. Oct. 26 Volleyball vs. Wingate College (away) 6:30 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Wingate College (HOME) 4 p.m. Students must have u valid Fall '94 .sticker on Student ID for admission to sports events. McEWEN x94
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