Quarterback Quade Coward, exercise physiology senior, runs to a down during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
At halftime the score was 21-0. It looked like an MSU rout. Then with 11:10 in the third, ASU Rams scored. 21-7. Then with 2:43 in the third, ASU scored. 21-14. The with 8:45 in the fourth, ASU scored. 21-21. Finally, with 16 seconds left in the game, MSU scored. 28-21, continuing the team’s six-game winning streak.
“Coming out 21-0, we haven’t been in that situation yet this season. We did a good job of starting fast,” Adam Austin, offensive coordinator, said, noting the first three touchdowns by Deandre Black, junior wide receiver, and Vincent Johnson, junior running back.
However, Austin said there was a setback at the beginning of the third quarter.
“We came out in the second half, and shot ourselves in the foot. We went backwards with penalties, and it just seemed like our guys were just going through the motions,” Austin said.
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Sir’Vell Ford, sophomore safety, agreed.
“The energy level was down at first, so we had to find that spark as a team,” Ford said.
With the score tied at 21-21 with less than nine minutes left in the game, Austin said that is when the team, ranked No. 4 in the AFCA Division II coaches poll, started to fight for the win again.
“It seems like our guys want to wait to start playing until things get interesting,” Austin said.
With 8,211 people in attendance, in the last minute of the game, Quade Coward, senior quarterback, threw a touchdown pass to Jerry Yarbrough, junior wide receiver, to win the game.
“It felt awesome. We knew we had been in this situation plenty of times before, so we just made sure whenever we got back on offensive we took advantage of the opportunity,” Yarbrough said. “Obviously, the game wasn’t perfect, but all that matters is that we came out with the win. It was a great game, and a great team win.”
Austin said he was happy for the win, but also had to commend Angelo State on its performance.
“It was like a thousand-pound weight was lifted off of our shoulders because we should have never been in that situation, but you have to give credit to Angelo State. They did a great job in the second half making some adjustments, their defense stepped up, but also we helped them out by just not executing,” Austin said. “But, it’s good to see us pull it out again.”
Additionally, the team encouraged fans to wear black which matched the team’s new uniforms to “blackout Memorial Stadium.”
“We wanted to do something special at home. Unification of the crowd and the team is important. When the great gets hyped, we get hyped,” Ford said.
Austin agreed.
“It was to get some excitement going. It’s a college atmosphere; it gets everyone involved and feeling like they’re a part of [the game],” Austin said.
Players said they hope to continue to receive support from the fans, and continue on their win streak.
“This just brings us one step closer to the post-season. I’m just really excited that we’re 6-0, undefeated,” Yarbrough said.
Mustangs vs. Angelo State Oct. 15, 2016
Adam Edwads is firing up the bbq during the tailgate party before the start of the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Adam Edwads is firing up the bbq during the tailgate party before the start of the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Adam Edwads is firing up the bbq during the tailgate party before the start of the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Caitlin Cooper, BAAS senior, & Zach Alvarez, education freshman enjoying the tailgate party before the start of the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Caitlin Cooper, BAAS senior, & Zach Alvarez, education freshman enjoying the tailgate party before the start of the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Caitlin Cooper, BAAS senior, & Zach Alvarez, education freshman enjoying the tailgate party before the start of the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Brian Warren, finance senior, is grilling during the tailgate party before the start of the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Brian Warren, finance senior, is grilling during the tailgate party before the start of the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Brian Warren, finance senior, is grilling during the tailgate party before the start of the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Sonata Brown, education freshman, & Thomas Herrera, criminal justice freshman, playing games during the tailgate party before the start of the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Sonata Brown, education freshman, & Thomas Herrera, criminal justice freshman, playing games during the tailgate party before the start of the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Sonata Brown, education freshman, & Thomas Herrera, criminal justice freshman, playing games during the tailgate party before the start of the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
DaMarcus Wilson, nursing freshman, celebrating his interception during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
DaMarcus Wilson, nursing freshman, celebrating his interception during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
DaMarcus Wilson, nursing freshman, celebrating his interception during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Quade Coward, exercise physiology senior, running to a down during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Quade Coward, exercise physiology senior, running to a down during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Quade Coward, exercise physiology senior, running to a down during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Quade Coward, exercise physiology senior, running to a down during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Quade Coward, exercise physiology senior, running to a down during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Quade Coward, exercise physiology senior, running to a down during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Drew Bolin, criminal justice sophore, going for a sack during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Drew Bolin, criminal justice sophore, going for a sack during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Drew Bolin, criminal justice sophore, going for a sack during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Drew Bolin, criminal justice sophore, going for a sack during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Drew Bolin, criminal justice sophore, going for a sack during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Drew Bolin, criminal justice sophore, going for a sack during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Coach Bill Maskill arguing with the referee during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Coach Bill Maskill arguing with the referee during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Coach Bill Maskill arguing with the referee during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Coach Bill Maskill arguing with the referee during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Coach Bill Maskill arguing with the referee during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Coach Bill Maskill arguing with the referee during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Coach Bill Maskill arguing with the referee during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Coach Bill Maskill arguing with the referee during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Coach Bill Maskill arguing with the referee during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Robert Kitchen, sport & leisure senior, giving his team a speech during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Robert Kitchen, sport & leisure senior, giving his team a speech during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Robert Kitchen, sport & leisure senior, giving his team a speech during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Dante Taylor going for a down during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Dante Taylor going for a down during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Dante Taylor going for a down during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Jerryl Yarbrough, accounting/finance senior, making the deciding touchdown during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Jerryl Yarbrough, accounting/finance senior, making the deciding touchdown during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Jerryl Yarbrough, accounting/finance senior, making the deciding touchdown during the football game against Angelo State on Oct. 15. Photo by Izziel Latour
Linebacker Tristan Sherman, geoscience sophomore stopping a play at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Linebacker Tristan Sherman, geoscience sophomore stopping a play at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Linebacker Tristan Sherman, geoscience sophomore stopping a play at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Quaterback Quade Coward, exercise physiology senior, plowing through at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Quaterback Quade Coward, exercise physiology senior, plowing through at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Quaterback Quade Coward, exercise physiology senior, plowing through at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Wide reciever Jerryl Yarough, accounting/finance junior and offensive lineman Kevin Fisher Jr., business management sophomore celebrating the touchdown in the final minute at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Wide reciever Jerryl Yarough, accounting/finance junior and offensive lineman Kevin Fisher Jr., business management sophomore celebrating the touchdown in the final minute at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Wide reciever Jerryl Yarough, accounting/finance junior and offensive lineman Kevin Fisher Jr., business management sophomore celebrating the touchdown in the final minute at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Linebacker Dontae Armstrong, management information systems senior, getting a nice surprise from linebacker Paul Eteaki, sport and liesure studies senior after the exciting win at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Linebacker Dontae Armstrong, management information systems senior, getting a nice surprise from linebacker Paul Eteaki, sport and liesure studies senior after the exciting win at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Linebacker Dontae Armstrong, management information systems senior, getting a nice surprise from linebacker Paul Eteaki, sport and liesure studies senior after the exciting win at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Linebacker J.P. Cognasi, mechanical engineering sophomore saluting the crowd after a nailbiting game at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Linebacker J.P. Cognasi, mechanical engineering sophomore saluting the crowd after a nailbiting game at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Linebacker J.P. Cognasi, mechanical engineering sophomore saluting the crowd after a nailbiting game at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Leroy pumping up the crowd at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by
Leroy pumping up the crowd at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by
Leroy pumping up the crowd at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by
Quaterback Quade Coward, exercise physiology senior, preparing to throw at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Quaterback Quade Coward, exercise physiology senior, preparing to throw at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Quaterback Quade Coward, exercise physiology senior, preparing to throw at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Trumpt player at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Trumpt player at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
Trumpt player at the MWSU vs. Angelo State game Oct. 16. MSU won in the final minute 28-21. Photo by Bridget Reilly
John Purcell • Oct 16, 2016 at 7:07 PM
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