Tag: Final Score

Truck Sticked: Cowboys ran past, over, through by Browns 49-38

The Dallas Cowboys set a COIVD-19 attendance record with over 25,000 fans in attendance at AT&T Stadium in Week 4. Unfortunately, security nor protocols kept the Cleveland Browns and their 53-man roster from coming into the arena. They may have been …

The Dallas Cowboys set a COIVD-19 attendance record with over 25,000 fans in attendance at AT&T Stadium in Week 4. Unfortunately, security nor protocols kept the Cleveland Browns and their 53-man roster from coming into the arena. They may have been searched, they may have had to go through metal detectors, but they certainly couldn’t have had their temperatures taken because their offense was so red hot they seared the Cowboys at every turn once the whistle blew.

The Cowboys came into the game hoping to find firm footing in order to plant themselves and head in the right direction after a rough first quarter of the schedule. Instead, they found themselves walking through a bed of hot coals known as the Browns rushing attack. Dallas’ porous defense is short handed, but at some point players need to step up and defend their turf. Sunday was not that day as Cleveland racked up over 300 yards on the ground to race out to a 41-14 lead, and a final score of 49-38.

The Browns opened up the scoring with a trick play, a WR pass from Jarvis Landry to noted Cowboys foil Odell Beckham, but the Cowboys had answers, at least early in the contest. A big play over the middle to CeeDee Lamb and a needle-threading laser to Amari Cooper had Dak Prescott ending the first quarter on fire, going 10-for-11 with the two scores and a perfect 158.3 passer rating.

It was all downhill from there.

Despite losing star running back Nick Chubb to a knee injury, Bill Callahan’s offensive line was the star of the game, opening up lanes for Kareem Hunt, Dontrell Hilliard and D’Ernest Johnson. The backups – and it’s unfair to call Hunt a backup – but the backups tormented the much maligned Dallas defense repeatedly gaining chunk yards at every opportunity.

Dallas’ offense attempted to mount a comeback, scoring 24 points to open the fourth quarter as Prescott moved towards a 500-yard passing day. But in the end, an end around to Beckham padded the score and a final interception near the goal line ruined any thought of another onside kick miracle.

Dallas falls to 1-3 on the season, with that watermelon kick being their only victory. The coming week will be filled with a lot of hand wringing and mean spirited questions, but that is what this club, head coach Mike McCarthy and his staff deserve.

 

Tennessee rolls past Alabama State

Tennessee rolls past Alabama State.

KNOXVILLE — The Tennessee men’s basketball team extended their Division I-leading home winning streak to 29 games after defeating the Alabama State Hornets on Wednesday night, 76-41.

The Hornets jumped out to a three point lead on the opening possession, but the Vols answered back and tied the score just one minute into the game; UT took the lead on their next possession and held it for the rest of the game. Their largest lead of 37 came at the 1:01 mark of the second half after a late-game surge, and Alabama State managed to sink a couple of free throws in the final minute to clinch the ending score.

Tennessee was led by Jordan Bowden, who notched 16 points to pace the Vols, while adding a couple of rebounds and an assist. Three other starters also posted double-digit points, with Lamonte Turner adding 13 of his own along with six dimes, Yves Pons adding 11 with five rebounds, and John Fulkerson scoring 10 points with three rebounds in support. Guard Josiah-Jordan James pulled down 13 boards and dished out five assists.

The Vols hit 46 percent of their shots from the field, though that includes a sub-par 29 percent mark from beyond the arc. They only shot 64 percent from the charity stripe on 25 attempts, which could stand for some improvement. Tennessee’s 12 turnovers to ASU’s 19 is a respectable margin, and the team total of eight blocks is encouraging.

The Vols’ next game is on November 25 against the Chattanooga Mocs at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tip-off is schedule for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on SEC Network+.

Vols rally for win against Racers

Vols rally for win against Racers.

KNOXVILLE — The Murray State Racers came into Knoxville to play, and it took a second half rally for the Tennessee Volunteers to emerge with a 82-63 victory.

The win extends the nation’s longest current home winning streak to 28 games in a row at Thompson–Boling Arena.

Murray State kept the Vols in check for a good portion of the game, taking their first lead at the 16:05 mark of the first frame and holding it until midway through the second half. After a bit of back-and-forth, the lead was finally relinquished and Tennessee rode the rest of the way to victory. They held the Racers scoreless for the final seven-and-a-half minutes to seal the deal.

The Volunteers were led by Jordan Bowden’s 26 points, along with a couple of rebounds and an assist. Yves Pons was the only other player in double figures for the Vols, adding 19 points along with four rebounds and just as many blocked shots. Lamonte Turner dished out 14 assists in the winning effort.

Tennessee shot 50 percent from the floor, including an eye-popping 55 percent from behind the arc. They only coughed up the ball eight times, compared to 12 for Murray State. Their 68 percent mark from the charity stripe still leaves something to be desired, but a win is a win.

The Volunteers next face the No. 20-ranked Washington Huskies on Saturday, November 16, in Toronto, Ont. for the James Naismith Classic. Gametime is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET.