Author: Jeff Patterson
With surnames like Carey (Andrew, #24), Steed (Jeremy, #75) and Handler (Sam, #46), one would think that the Colby football team is built around a ground attack that runs opposing teams into the ground. But last year the Mules ranked eighth in the NESCAC in rushing. The passing game, which also ranked eighth in the league, is so poor, even if they passed the hat around Alumni Stadium, they would still need additional help.
No offense, but the Mules have no offense. After being shutout by Trinity 20-0 at home last weekend, Colby has gone six straight games without scoring more than 10 points.
With a Gagne (Victor, # 7) on their roster, it is safe to say that even if the Mules got a big lead, they would have trouble closing out the game.
Middlebury leads the all-time series 23-19, thanks to reeling off 12 consecutive wins beginning in 1954. Nonetheless, Saturday's game, Middlebury's home opener, is still a big one. It will not be as big as Colby's 6-4, 300-pound offensive lineman, #77 Robert Dillon, but not as small as the Mules' 5-9, 160-pound defensive back #21 Andrew Oakes. Just between you and me, it should be somewhere in between.
The Scouting Report Inside the Huddle with Colby
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