In a complete turnaround from last season's 3-6 record, Tech's 6-3 season seeded them 8th in the playoffs. It was the first time in five years that Tech had made it to the playoffs.
James Brown's kickoff was to the 28, and the defense came in. A ten yard run by Lincoln was followed by a 24 yard run. After that, Tech’s defense would only allow a total of 3 yards over the next 4 plays, allowing Tech to get the ball on the 28. Tarrance Taylor ran the ball for 20 yards over 4 plays, and for 2 first downs. Denzel McLarty ran 3 times for 6 yards. After a snap which went past the punter, Lincoln recovered the ball on Tech's 35.
The defense allowed a 16 yard run which would set up the first score of the game, and Lincoln led 6-0, after Tech’s defense prevented the 2 point conversion. Tech returned the ball to the 45. Taylor ran 3 times for 11 yards, and the first down. Hisham Dola ran for 7 yards, followed by a Taylor run for 20 yards, ending the quarter.
Jamere Lanier ran for 3 yards. After 2 runs totalling a loss of 2, Dola was sacked for 20 yards.
Lincoln's quarterback ran 60 yards, but the defense prevented the touchdown by getting a sack on 4th down. Tech recovered at the 9.
McLarty ran for 5 yards over 3 plays. James Brown punted to the 37. After a 25 yard pass, and a few short runs, on the 13 yard line, Lincoln would score a touchdown, but again the 2 point conversion was prevented.
The kickoff was returned to the 37. McLarty ran for 6 yards, followed by a James Brown run for 3 yards, followed by another 2 runs for a total of 10 yards, which ended the half. The kickoff was returned to the 42, and after an incompletion and run for a yard, Marcin Wrobel had a reception for 9 yards. James Brown ran for 2 yards, followed by a run by Taylor for a loss of 4. A false start was followed by a sack of James Brown for 15 yards. After two holding plays, and short yardage gains, Lincoln was forced to punt. The ball was returned to the 35. Taylor had a five yard run, followed by runs of 34 and 21 yards. McLarty ran 4 yards to the 1, then again for the touchdown. The 2 point conversion was missed. The kickoff was returned to 39. After a 20 yard, and two runs totalling 7 yards, the 3rd quarter was over.
The next play was a touchdown, and the 2 point conversion was made.
The return was to the 38. After an incompletion and a run by McLarty, Wrobel made the first down. After three incompletions, the ball was punted to the 49.After a yard run, and a delay of game, Lincoln had a 30 yard run. A false start, followed by a few short gains, set up 3rd down, but Lincoln ran for 10 yards, which would set up the touchdown and the following 2 point conversion. The ball was returned to the 3. After two runs for short yardage, James Brown ran 30 yards. Dola threw to Tanber Zaman for 5 yards. After a sack and two incompletions, Lincoln took over, had a 15 yard run, and took two knees to end the game. The final score was 28-6.
Tech had a great season, and the team would like to thank everyone for their support. Check the blog regularly for updates throughout the year.
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