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BY BILLY RUTLEDGE not himself. contribute, all of us have in- [email protected] “He works hard man and dividual skills to bring to the he is going to play through table. We’ve been clicking Senior wide receiver Jared any type of pain, so wheth- on all cylinders.” Dangerfield is getting back er he is 100% or not I really Dangerfield noted the to the form he saw last year couldn’t tell you because change in mentality from Senior wide receiver Jared Dangerfi eld attempts a catch during WKU’s game against Middle in his first season on the he wouldn’t tell me,” wide last year, where the receiv- Tennessee State University at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Hill. receiver coach JaMarcus ing core contributed to one Sept. 13, 2014. WKU lost 47-50 after three overtimes. ALYSSA POINTER/HERALD ARCHIVE After nursing a hamstring Shephard said. “This year, of the best passing offenses injury through the first few Jared has taken on quite of 2014. games of the season, Dan- a bit more of a leader- “No disrespect to the gerfield seems to finally be ship role with these guys, group we had last year, but back in the shape that saw encouraging them to put this year I feel we are more him break the singe-season forth their best effort ev- experienced, we have a dif- reception record (69) and eryday. He’s put these guys ferent hunger to this core,” tie the school record in ahead of his own personal he said. touchdown receptions (11) goals and that’s a big testa- Dangerfield has worked THE FLU in his first season as a Hill- ment to the kind of person hard to get to the premiere topper. he is.” role he finds himself in to- “Mentally, I think he’s back After a six catch, 59-yard day. BEFORE IT where he needs to be,” of- outing against Indiana and Before WKU, he played fensive coordinator Tyson being held scoreless for a nine games for Fort Scott KNOCKS OUT Helton said. “He’s feeling third-consecutive game, Community College where really good now, hitting on Dangerfield finally returned he caught 43 passes for all cylinders. Even Brandon to form, tallying new single- 690 yards and eight touch- (Doughty) said the other game career highs in receiv- downs. It was there where YOU day ‘Dangerfield’s back’ so ing yards (148) and recep- he was rated as the No. 15 I’m fired up for him and he’s tions (11) against Miami JUCO wide receiver and ready to roll.” (Ohio) while also adding his a three-star recruit that Dangerfield’s injury first TD of the season. caught the attention of the played a major role in the It was a breakout game for Hilltopper coaching staff. Health Services first few games of the 2015 the number one receiver; Now in a place of success, (270) 745-CARE [2273] season. and after posting a team- and a possible future await- Graves Gilbert Clinic In the season opener at high eight catches, 95 yards ing him in professional 1681 Normal Drive Vanderbilt, Dangerfield and a touchdown in the football, Dangerfield wants was held catch-less for the Hilltoppers’ last game at people to know what his Bowling Green, KY 42101 first time as a Hilltopper. Rice, Dangerfield is confi- true intentions are. Big Red Card Accepted He started to gain some dent in his ability to play at “I want fans to know I’m confidence back after a a high level once again. a hard worker and that I’ve four catch, 44-yard outing “We are hungry this year,” done everything I can to Mon - Thurs: 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM against Conference USA foe Dangerfield said. “Our make this program, the Fri & Sat: 8:00 AM to Noon Louisiana Tech, but the 6-3, group of receivers is pretty team and myself success- For more information, please visit 215 pound senior was still deep and we all come in and ful,” Dangerfield said. www.gravesgilbert.com/ggcwkuhealthservices Connect with us at /GravesGilbert @GravesGilbert TOPPER EXTRA 3 BEYOND THE ARC ‘100 Miles of Hate’ will test more than just skill

BY JONAH PHILLIPS 2011 in a contest that took two the defense to fi nally snap the [email protected] overtimes to conclude. grueling home losing streak Technically speaking, the associated with this heated Most coaches will tell you game presents the most his- rivalry. the most important game you toric rivalry currently in C- Everyone will follow the will play is the next one on USA; this is the 65th match of sixth-year veteran vs. fresh- the schedule. Taking a season the two programs. The Blue man quarterback narrative on game-by-game, most would Raiders lead the all-time series Saturday, but other matchups say, is the simplest way to fi nd 34-29-1. are also statistically interest- results as a During high-pressure con- ing. team. tests like this one, emotion Hilltopper junior wide re- But the Hill- can easily make or break the ceiver Taywan Taylor leads the toppers have game, so the Hilltoppers feel Hilltoppers in receiving yards had today’s matchup on their minds since a heart- A game doesn't get nicknamed breaking tri- '100 Miles of Hate' from simple Jonah Phillips ple-overtime loss to Middle rivalry between two competitors.” Tennessee last September, and with the “100 Miles of Hate” between these two confi dent in their offense be- with 571 and receiving touch- teams, a lot more is on the line ing led by a sixth-year veteran downs with fi ve. Blue Raider than wins and losses this time when their opponent’s quar- redshirt senior Ed’Marques around. terback is in his fi rst year of Batties leads MTSU with 528 Head Coach Jeff Brohm eligibility. yards and eight receiving would certainly tell you his The Blue Raiders’ offense is touchdowns. team’s main objective is to re- in the hands of redshirt fresh- A game doesn’t get nick- main in the top spot of Con- man Brent Stockstill. Stockstill named the “100 Miles of Hate” ference USA’s East Division, has compiled some impres- from simple rivalry between but this weekend the Hilltop- sive stats in his fi rst season at two competitors. pers will be playing for pride MTSU: an overall quarterback The WKU-MTSU rivalry just as much as they will be rating of 153.9, a completion transcends the term. It sur- playing for the win. percentage of 67.7 and 13 passes even the University The Hilltoppers will attempt touchdowns to just two inter- of Louisville vs. University of to snap a 26-year home-game ceptions. Kentucky game as the bitter- losing streak against the Blue But this isn’t your normal est rivalry in the surrounding Raiders. It has been nearly game of football. region. three decades since WKU had In a bitter rivalry game, com- With a win over MTSU to- an answer for MTSU when it posure can be key. Stockstill day, the Hilltoppers will have traveled to Bowling Green. has been impressive but gen- only Marshall — and Florida The last time the Hilltoppers erally untested. He may have Atlantic, if things get really beat MTSU at home, sixth- thrown only two interceptions ugly — to worry about in se- year quarterback Brandon this season, but one came in curing the East division. But Doughty was two years away his fi rst career start, and the there’s a good chance most from being born. other against No. 8 Alabama. WKU players are not think- Three of the last four games The Hilltopper defense has ing that far ahead. They may in Bowling Green were de- seen a solid turnaround from be thinking instead about 100 cided by fi ve points or less, last season, jumping nearly 70 miles of hate — about what and a total of just 12 points spots from the end of last sea- it would mean to “Hilltopper has decided the last four con- son to tie for No. 54 in scoring Nation” to bring a win, fi nally, tests both at home and away. defense nationally. This game back to Bowling Green. The last time WKU won was in is the perfect opportunity for 4 TOPPER EXTRA Weekend packed with C-USA games This weekend is full of Confer- Hilltoppers are the only team in sissippi (3-2, 1-0) traveled to Southern Mississippi has strug- see since 1989 if it wants to re- ence USA action, and several the league with two conference Huntington, West Virginia, to take gled this season against power- main No. 1. top-fl ight clashes could leave wins; so far, they have done ev- on East Division’s No. 2 Marshall house programs Mississippi State WKU plays division No. 3 Mid- the conference standings look- erything they can to keep victory (4-1, 1-0) last night, but the game and Nebraska. dle Tennessee this weekend in ing quite a bit different than they predictions alive. had not concluded by publication A loss from Southern Missis- a home game that has haunted currently stand. Over in the West Division, pre- time. sippi and a win for LA Tech over Hilltoppers for the better part of Just fi ve teams in the league season favorite Louisiana Tech Southern Mississippi has been current West Division No. 2 UTSA three decades. With Marshall, have played more than one con- has dropped to No. 3 with a 1-1 playing attractive football this (1-4, 1-0) would certainly sling LA current No. 1, and Florida At- ference matchup as they go into league record to compliment its season with big wins against Aus- Tech back into the division’s top lantic, current No. 4, still to play the weekend, so most of them are 3-2 season start. tin Peay (52-6) and divisional rival spot. down the road, every league game striving to establish themselves. By the time you read this, North Texas (49-14). But Marshall In the East Division, WKU could lead to a massive switch-up Preseason predictions tapped though, those standings may rose to that level of competi- has to play through “100 Miles in standings. WKU to win the C-USA’s East Di- have altered slightly. West Divi- tion when it trumped Purdue in of Hate” in a stadium where it vision. As of publication time, the sion frontrunner Southern Mis- the fi rst week of the season, and hasn’t beaten Middle Tennes- By Herald Sports Staff

CONFERENCE STANDING CHART TOPPER EXTRA5 KEY PLAYERS FOR TODAY'S GAME

Taywan Taylor Ed Marques Batties

T.J. McCollum T.T. Barber

Prince Charles Iworah Jeremy Cutrer 6TOPPER EXTRA 100 miles of hate Hilltoppers ready to renew storied rivalry game BY BILLY RUTLEDGE this season. Stockstill took a gray- [email protected] shirt for the 2013 season and then a redshirt in 2014. He entered his The most historic rivalry game fi rst year of eligibility three years in Conference USA will be played after graduating from Siegel High this weekend, and the Hilltop- School in Murfreesboro. pers will come out with a point to Other players to watch include prove. senior running back Jordan Parker, The annual football game be- who has six rushing touchdowns, tween WKU and Middle Tennes- and redshirt senior receiver Ed see State University — known as Batties, who leads the team with the “100 Miles of Hate” — will be 528 receiving yards and eight played at Smith Stadium on Satur- touchdowns. day at 11 a.m. “This is a very important game In the two programs’ 65th con- for our team because it’s such a test since 1914, the Hilltoppers will tough divisional match up, and look to shorten the Blue Raiders’ luckily we get them at home,” lead in the all-time series, which Brohm said. “We’re looking for- stands at 34-29-1. ward to getting our crowd out In addition to being on the losing there and them helping propel us end of that record, the Hilltoppers to a victory.” have not defeated MTSU in Bowl- Kickoff at Smith Stadium will be ing Green for almost 26 years. They at 11 a.m. The game will also be lost last season in Murfreesboro in broadcast on Fox Sports Network. a 3-point triple-overtime defeat. The last home game for the Hill- “I know we haven’t won at home toppers, a 56-14 win against Mi- since 1989 against Middle Tennes- ami (Ohio), saw an attendance see, so this is an important game of 20,320– the most for a Hilltop- for us,” Head Coach Jeff Brohm Redshirt senior tight end Tyler Higbee (82) catches the ball during the MTSU vs. WKU rivalry at Floyd Stadium in pers game under Head Coach Jeff said. “They’re on our side of the di- Murfreesboro on Sept. 13, 2014. The Hilltoppers lost 50-47 in triple overtime. NICK WAGNER/HERALD Brohm and the most since the vision, and we have to fi nd a way 2013 home opener against Mor- to win, but it’s going to be a tough don Doughty threw for just shy of Brohm. This is their longest win- defended with fi ve. gan State. physical battle. We’re looking for- 600 yards with four touchdowns ning streak at home since winning The Blue Raiders (2-3, 1-0) come Hilltopper players said this week ward to Saturday morning.” and three different WKU receivers 10 between 2003-2005. into the game riding a two-game they need the fans to show up. Adding to the frustration of not tallied over 100-yards receiving. “I’m just excited. I can’t wait,” losing streak. They lost to Big Ten “Like Prince said, we know 11 beating the Blue Raiders at home The rivalry has brewed for over redshirt senior cornerback Prince opponent Illinois and Southeast- a.m. is early, but we need every- since 1989, three of the last four a century, and this year, there is Charles Iworah said. “I love the ern Conference foe Vanderbilt. one there,” redshirt junior Forrest games in Bowling Green have even more on the line. thrill. I love the rivalry. I love the Much of their success comes Lamp said. “We need the student been decided by fi ve points or less. WKU will be looking to move to 100 Miles of Hate. I love all of it. I’m from redshirt freshman quarter- section to be screaming. We need The most recent matchup be- 3-0 in conference play for the fi rst just truly, truly excited and can’t back Brent Stockstill. He currently the whole berm to be packed. It’s tween the two schools last season time since joining the Football wait to play this game.” leads all fi rst-year players nation- really hard when it’s not a good at- in Murfreesboro saw the Hilltop- Bowl Subdivision in 2005. Iworah is the only Hilltopper ally in passing yards with 1507 mosphere, so shout out to all our pers bested in a 50-47 overtime The Hilltoppers (4-1, 2-0) are with multiple interceptions — two and has thrown 13 passing touch- fans and come pack the [stadium] thriller. During the contest, Bran- 7-1 at home under Head Coach — and leads the team in passes downs and only two interceptions at 11 a.m.” TOPPER EXTRA 7 Quarterback Draw 6'3" | 220 lbs | Graduate student | Quarterback 6'0" | 200 lbs | RedShirt Freshman | Quarterback Yards Passing | 2000 Yards Passing | 1507 Completion/Attempts | 143-193 Completion/Attempts | 130-192 QB Rating | 184.7 QB Rating | 153.92

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