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22013013 WWestest TTexasexas AA&M&M GGameame NNotesotes 22013013 WWestest TTexasexas AA&M&M BBuffalouffalo FFootballootball LLSCSC CHHAMPIONSAMPIONS • 11986986 • 22005005 • 22006006 • 22007007 • 22012012 NNCAACAA PLLAYOFFAYOFF APPPEARANCESPEARANCES 22005005 • 22006006 • 22007007 • 22008008 • 22010010 • 22012012 Kit Strief • West Texas A&M Assistant A.D. for Media Relations Offi ce • 806.651.4430 | Cell • 515.490.4627 | Fax • 806.651.4409 Email • [email protected] | www.GoBuffsGo.com GGameame DDayay IInfornationnfornation ##44 WEESTST TEEXASXAS AA&M&M VVSS. CEENTRALNTRAL STTATEATE, OCCTOBERTOBER 55,, 22013013 Date: October 5, 2013 Kickoff: 3 p.m. (CT) #4 West Texas A&M Buffaloes Central State Marauders Location: Canyon, Texas 2013 Record (LSC): 4-0 (2-0 LSC) 2013 Record (SIAC): 0-4 (0-3 SIAC) Stadium: Kimbrough Memorial Stadium Interim Head Coach: Mike Nesbitt Head Coach: E.J. Junior III Capacity: 20,000 Career Record: 4-0 Career Record: 7-41 Television: None WTAMU Record: 4-0 CSU Record: 7-41 Radio: KGNC-710 AM 2013 Leaders: 2013 Leaders: Internet Streaming: www.gobuffsgo.com Dustin Vaughan (SR-QB, 128-194-0 1560 yds, 12 TD) Stats not available Series: First Meeting Torrence Allen (SR-WR, 35 rec., 472 yds, 2 TD) Last Meeting: N/A Curtis Slater (SR-DB, 28 TAK, 6.0 TFL, INT, 3 Sacks, FR) Taylor McCuller (SR-LB, 43 Tackles, 1.0 Sk, 3.0 TFL, INT) 22013013 WWestest TTexasexas AA&M&M SSchedulechedule September Time/Result WEST TEXAS A&M HOSTS CENTRAL STATE FOR HOMECOMING 2013 7 at Western State W, 48-21 12 vs. #18 Chadron State! W, 34-31 THE MATCHUP - No. 4 West Texas A&M returns home for Homecoming 2013 to host Central State at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5. 21 Texas A&M-Commerce* W, 62-28 The Buffs enter with a 4-0 record, while the Marauders are 0-4. WT is coming off of a 69-7 drubbing of Texas A&M-Kingsville 28 at Texas A&M-Kingsville* W, 69-7 last week, while Central State lost 73-6 to Football Championship Subdivision foe Tennessee State in St. Louis, Mo. October HOW TO CATCH THE GAME - The game will be streamed live on www.gobuffsgo.com and radio coverage can be heard 5 Central State (Homecoming) 3 p.m. throughout the Texas Panhandle on KGNC 710 AM with Neil Horn and Brice Sheets having the call. Live stats and links for the 12 at Tarleton State* 7 p.m. audio and video can be found at www.gobuffsgo.com. The game also can be heard on 19 Angelo State* 6 p.m. 26 at McMurry 2 p.m. THE SERIES - This is the fi rst meeting between the two teams and the second consecutive season WT has played a team from Ohio. Last season WT won 33-28 at Ashland University in the second round of the NCAA playoffs. WT is 8-2 all-time against teams from Ohio. November 2 Eastern New Mexico* 6 p.m. HOMECOMING - WT is 42-26-2 all-time in Homecoming games and has won the past eight, outscoring the opposition 322-171. 9 West Georgia 6 p.m. Last season WT blanked Abilene Christian 36-0 on Homecoming. 16 at #13 Midwestern State* 1 p.m. THE COACHES - West Texas A&M interim head coach Mike Nesbitt took over the reigns of the program on Aug. 22 after All Times Central former head coach Don Carthel was relieved of his duties. Nesbitt is no stranger to WT as he was on Carthel’s staff from 2007- * - Lone Star Conference Game 2010 prior to stints at Stephen F. Austin and University of Houston before returning to Canyon for the 2013 season. Before ! - Game at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas taking over the interim duties, Nesbitt was assistant head coach and coached the offensive line. MMediaedia IInformationnformation Central State head coach E.J. Junior III is in his fi fth season at the helm of the Marauders. He was an All-American linebacker at Alabama under Paul “Bear” Bryant where Junior helped lead the team to two national championships and was RADIO BROADCAST - All WT Football games can be selected in the fi rst round of the 1981 NFL draft by the St. Louis Cardinals. He played 13 seasons in the NFL (1981-1993) and heard KGNC-AM NewsTalk 710. Calling the action will was a two-time Pro Bowl selection. He also played for the Miami Dolphins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Seattle Seahawks. be Neil Horn (play-by-play) and Brice Edwards (color He served with a number of NFL teams on the coaching staff and in the front offi ce and was inducted into Alabama Sports Hall commentary). • KGNC (710 AM) Amarillo of Fame in 2012. VIDEO STREAMING - WT Football home games are A WIN OVER CENTRAL STATE WOULD. streamed live over the internet, by logging onto www. • Give WT a 5-0 record for the fi rst time since 2008 (11-2, NCAA Second Round) GoBuffsGo.com. • Be the fi rst win in the series vs. Central State and ninth win against a team from Ohio in school history WEEKLY INTERVIEWS - Coaches and players will • Give WT a 9-0 record in the past nine seasons on Homecoming be available for interviews prior to or immediately • Be the 483rd win in school history and give WT a .500 record all-time (482-483-22) following practice. To arrange all non-game day • Be the 43rd win on Homecoming (42-26-2) interviews, please contact WTAMU Assistant A.D. for • Be the 188th home win since 1946 (187-147-4) Media Relations, Kit Strief, at least 24 hours prior to desired time. ON THIS DAY - The Buffs are 4-4 since 1946 on Oct. 5 and all eight games have been played at home. Angelo State won the MEDIA CREDENTIALS - Media members wishing to last meeting on this day, 19-0 in 2002. cover WT Football must request credentials through the WTAMU Athletic Media Relations offi ce at least 24 A LOOK AT CENTRAL STATE - The Marauders enter with an 0-4 record after a 73-6 loss in St. Louis, Mo., to Football hours prior to the game. Credentials are issued for working media members only and can be revoked at Championship Subdivision (FCS) foe Tennessee State last Saturday. Central State has been outscored 195-52 thus far (48.75 any time. Priority is given to daily newspapers, radio ppg. to 13). Quarterback Michael Wilson has 243 rushing yards on the season and 203 passing yards, while Jonathon Jones and TV stations regularly covering Buffalo Football. leads the team in solo tackles averaging 4.3 per game and tackles for loss at 1.0 per game. Zachary Thomas leads the team in receiving yards per game at 42.0, while Aaron Wade leads the team in receptions per game at four. As a team, the Marauders PHOTOGRAPHY - Photographers bearing photo credentials wishing to shoot from the fi eld during are 17th nationally in passing yards allowed at 171.5 per game. They are 18th in punt returns at 16.33 per return. games must abide by both NCAA and WTAMU photo regulations. BUFFS REMAIN FOURTH IN BOTH POLLS - The West Texas A&M Buffaloes remained fourth in both the AFCA Coaches Poll and the D2Football.com Poll this week. It is the fourth-straight week the Buffs have been fourth in both polls. 2013 West Texas A&M Football Game Notes | www.GoBuffsGo.com 22013013 WWestest TTexasexas AA&M&M GGameame NNotesotes Game #5 vs. Central State CASTILLO AND McCULLER NAMED LSC PLAYERS OF THE WEEK - Senior kicker Sergio Castillo, Jr., and senior 2013 Stat Comparison linebacker Taylor McCuller were named LSC Players of the Week. It was the fi rst weekly honor for Castillo this season and second for McCuller. Team Stats WT Offense CSU Defense BACK-TO-BACK 60-PLUS - In the last two games, the Buffs have scored 60-plus points in each for the fi rst time in 53.2 Scoring Average N/A school history. WT tallied 69 points in its last outing in a 69-7 throttling of Texas A&M-Kingsville and scored 62 in the home-opener in a 62-28 win over Texas A&M-Commerce (Sept. 21). The 69 points were the most since scoring 75 in a 2033 Total Yardage N/A 75-13 win over Azusa Pacifi c Sept. 13, 2008. WT is 15-1 all-time when scoring over 60 points. 395 Rushing Yardage N/A 1638 Passing Yardage N/A STOUT ON D - The Buffs strong performances in rushing yards allowed, passing yards allowed and total yards allowed 308 Total Plays N/A against TAMUK. WT allowed just 96 yards rushing after the Javelinas had over 500 yards rushing last week versus McMurry. TAMUK had just a WT season-best just 92 yards passing and a season-best 188 total yards. WT forced fi ve 105 Rushing Plays N/A sacks for 54 yards and 10 tackles for loss for 68 yards, along with two fumble returns for 26 yards and a touchdown. 203 Passing Plays N/A 6.6 Average Per Play N/A 482 - The win Saturday was the 482nd in the program’s history as the Buffs are closing in on the .500 mark at 482- 483-22 all-time. It will be the 988th game in school history Saturday versus Central State. 3.8 Average Per Rush N/A 8.1 Average Per Pass N/A CASTILLO SETS CAREER RECORDS - Senior Sergio Castillo, Jr., set a school and conference career record Saturday as 12.2 Average Per Catch N/A he became the all-time leader in scoring with 343 points.