DSU vs. Humboldt State University

After and agonizing 20 hour bus ride to Arcata, California the DSU Red Storm were victorious and earned their first win of the season. The Humboldt Jacks were the first to get on the board with a touchdown. But the Red Storm came storming back with a touchdown of their own the score was 7-7 early in the fist quarter. Both DSU offense and defense continued to play well the rest of the quarter and throughout the half. The halftime score was DSU 42 HSU 10.

The Jacks struck first in the third quarter with a quick drive down field eventually scoring with a run by their running back. Dixie struggled on offense and defense and allowed one more touchdown by the Jacks to make the score 42-24 at the end of the 3rd quarter. The 4th quarter saw Dixie find the end zone again with a 17 yard touchdown pass to Duncan which gave Robles 6 total touchdowns for the day; 3 passing and 3 running. The final score was 49-24 and Dixie got their first win of the season.

Next Game: October 5th vs. SFU in St. George.

Random Football Thoughts

Early Football Helmet

And now a break from our regular blog schedule. I wanted to take a moment at talk about some NFL football. This is one of the main sports I follow along with playing it here at Dixie. I am a very passionate NFL fan and love all aspects of the game and what is provided to us as fans. I also want to thank the league for focusing more and more on player safety and player health. This is always something that I take to heart since this is a game I love. I want to be safe while playing and the NFL is making to ensure their own players safety, the advancements in rules and safety measures makes an impact on players of all skill levels and ages.

We constantly hear fans complaining that the hits are getting softer and soon players won’t be able to even hit each other; but changes need to happen. My only concern is restricting hitting high on the players will only allow lower hits near the knees. And if a knee is injured, it can be a career ending incident. Cut blocks by linemen need to be looked at next, there have been many players seasons that have been ended in just 4 weeks of the new NFL season from linemen going low and cutting the legs out from under opposing players. I believe the NFL needs to adjust their rules, and allow for higher hits but not with the crowns of their helmets; and keep the lower hits down.

I love the sport of football, it is my passion; but I also want to keep playing as long as I can. With the advancements being made I know that I will be able to keep playing as long as possible.

DSU vs. Western Oregon University

DSU traveled to Western Oregon University in Monmouth, Oregon. It was a dreary rain soaked afternoon.  The Wolves of WOU scored first during their first possession of the game. The score was 7-0. The DSU offense struggled again early and didn’t score. WOU scored again with 4 minutes left in the 1^st quarter. The score after the first quarter was 14-0.

DSU scored early in the 2^nd quarter but the PAT was blocked, WOU 14 DSU 6. The DSU defense held WOU through most of the quarter. DSU scored again but failed to convert the 2 point conversion, WOU 14 DSU 12. With one minute left till halftime WOU intercepted a pass and scored a touchdown. The score at halftime was 21-12.

The DSU defense held strong through the first 8 minutes of the third quarter but WOU scored at the 7 minute mark. The score was WOU 28 DSU 12. The DSU offense connected a touchdown pass to Duncan but were unable to get the 2pt conversion score WOU 28 DSU 18. The offense continued to struggle with a couple of turnovers that were converted into two touchdowns for WOU.  The score after 3 quarters was 42-18.

The 4^th quarter began with a DSU touchdown pass to Duncan but the 2pt conversion again failed and the score was WOU 48 DSU 24. The DSU defense held WOU and DSU scored again on a 5 yard run and were finally able to get the 2pt conversion WOU 48 DSU 32. The DSU defense held WOU and gave up a field goal making the final score WOU 51 DSU 32.

DSU vs Azusa Pacific

DSU dropped its home opener to Azusa Pacific by the score of 36-20. Azusa Pacific scored the first a touchdown of the game but missed the two point conversion attempt to make the score 6-0. The DSU offense struggled throughout the 1^st quarter and was unable to get in scoring position. The score after the 1^st quarter was 6-0. 

At the beginning of the 2^nd quarter a storm rolled in and forced the game to be delayed due to severe lighting. The players and spectators were cleared from the stadium while waiting for the storm to pass.  Two hours and twenty minutes later the game resumed. Azusa Pacific came out firing on all cylinders and scored a touchdown making the score 13-6. DSU finally got on the board at the 10:56 mark on the clock on a touchdown pass to Joel Davis. Azusa Pacific scored again with 1:22 left in the 2^nd quarter making the score 19-7. DSU took possession of the ball but Azusa intercepted a pass which gave them prime field position which allowed them to score right before half time. The Halftime score was 26-7

The highlight of the game was during halftime during the halftime hall of fame inductee ceremony. The honoree’s included the 1963 Dixie College football championship team members.  Sark Arslanian was also honored and the Hansen Stadium football field was named in his honor. The football field is now named “Sark Arslanian Field”.

The DSU offense continued to struggle in the 3^rd quarter. The defense held Azusa Pacific to 1 touchdown making the score 33-7.

Finally during the 4^th quarter, Garr was put in as the new DSU new quarter back and he immediately led the team down the field for a touchdown pass to Duncan. Score was 33-14, Azusa Pacific took possession of the ball the DSU defense held them but they were able to complete a 52 yard field goal which made the score 36-14. DSU took possession, the offense was on the march down the field but had a fumble in which Azusa Pacific recovered. The DSU defense held and the offense got the ball back. Garr marched the offense back down the field and made a touchdown pass which made the score 36-20. The DSU comeback was cut short because of the final buzzer. The final score was Azusa Pacific 36 DSU 20.

Dixie State at Idaho State

The Red Storm visited the Bengals of Idaho State of the Big Sky Conference. Our boys in red had a great game with some great plays on both sides of the ball. But in the end, the Red Storm fell to the Bengals by a score of: 40 to 14.