ALAMOSA, Colo. (October 28, 2015) – Adams State University looks to extend their winning streak to three games on Saturday as they host conference foe Western New Mexico University. With back-to-back wins the Grizzlies face a Mustangs squad that currently possesses a five-game losing streak. Saturday's game also marks the final conference game between the two programs as WNMU will join the Lone Star Conference for the 2016-17 athletic season.
Last Time Out For ASUA 14 play, 80 yard touchdown drive in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter propelled Adams State University to a 17-13 win over New Mexico Highlands University on Oct. 24
th. It marked the first road win in 2015 for the Grizzlies who trailed 13-10 at halftime before completing their comeback against the Cowboys.
The comeback was made possible by the ASU defense as
Wesley Brandon forced a fumble that teammate
Ryan Holland quickly grabbed.
The game-winning drive kept progressing down the field thanks to a pair of NMHU penalties and two crucial fourth down conversions by ASU. The Grizzlies quickly entered the red zone thanks to a double reverse play call with
Addie Brown on the receiving end of a 30-yard throw. The trick play pushed ASU to the 8 yard line. With momentum clearly on their side the Grizzlies reached paydirt with a 6-yard touchdown strike from
Johnny Feauto to Romero with 42 seconds remaining.
About The MustangsWNMU's five-game skid dates back to Sept. 26 when the Mustangs fell to Colorado State University-Pueblo, 42-27. Since that defeat WNMU has faced formidable RMAC opponents in Fort Lewis College, Colorado School of Mines, and Colorado Mesa University.
The team is paced by senior quarterback Mitch Glassmann who leads the conference in passing yards (3,039), passing yards per game (379.9), and total offensive yards per game (374.4). Wide receiver Xavier Ayers ranks first amongst RMAC players in receiving yards (1,087) and receiving yards per game (135.9). Running back Marques Rodgers also poses a threat and enters Saturday's tilt with 918 yards rushing and 7 touchdowns.
The Mustangs are under the direction of head coach Adam Clark who is in his sixth year at the helm.
Last We MetThe Mustangs defeated ASU in 2014 thanks to a last minute, go-ahead touchdown. The Shaine Tupua one-yard scoring run was enough to give the Mustangs a 40-36 win from Silver City, N.M. The Grizzlies possessed a 29-16 lead entering the fourth but the ASU defense was unable to find an answer to the WNMU offense that racked up 24 points in the final stanza.
It was a game the Grizzlies controlled until the fourth quarter. ASU galloped out to a 16-7 advantage after the first quarter and expanded upon that to take a 22-10 lead into halftime. For the game, the Mustangs totaled 618 yards of offense and were led by quarterback Mitch Glasmann and running back Marques Rodgers. Glasmann went 23-of-45 for 347 yards and two touchdowns while Rodgers had his way with the ASU defense to the tune of 222 rushing yards on 32 carries along with one touchdown.
RMAC Rankings for ASUScoring Offense: 8
th (of 10)……………..22.0 ppg.
Scoring Defense: 7
th (of 10)………….....39.6 ppg allowed
Total Offense (yards): 7
th (of 10)…….…377.0 yards per game
Total Defense (yards): 8
th (of 10)…….…497.2 yards allowed per game
The ASU Tailgating Experience (Order Form)Introduced for 2015 home games is a tailgating area located between the Student Union Building and the Administration Housing office. Tailgating will be made available three hours prior to game time and close 30 minutes before kickoff. Food and alcoholic beverages may be brought into the sectioned tailgate area but are prohibited from exiting the designated area. Only gas grills are allowed and must be accompanied with a mat underneath to catch grease. No open fires or charcoal grills are allowed.
Reserve a tailgating spot today for only $10 and send completed order forms to
diannelee@adams.edu or fax to 719-587-7276.
As in years past, fans can also reserve the Party on the Patio and the Grizzly Club Box for homes games. Fans are encouraged to order today as select games have already been reserved. For more information, pricing, and to reserve a game
click here. Please send completed orders to
diannelee@adams.edu or fax to 719-587-7276.
The 5th QuarterFollowing home games fans can partake in The 5
th Quarter! This postgame radio show--brought to you by KSPK--will take place in Vistas Restaurant immediately following the conclusion of every home game. Fans can take in food and beverage while KSPK's Andrew Stossmeister and Justin Taylor recap the game and talk with head coach
Timm Rosenbach.
New Year, New GearUnveiled for 2015 is a white matte finish helmet as well as a traditional green helmet that has been used in recent seasons. The biggest change comes in the form of the official Adams State U-Paw decal that is prominently displayed on both. Under the Schutt brand, both styles incorporate a green facemask with "Grizz" written on the nose bumper. Adams State last wore white helmets during the 1970's before switching to green.
Both helmets not only incorporate a new style but an upgrade in student-athlete safety by switching to the Schutt Vengeance VTD II and Schutt AiR XP Pro VTD helmet models. Both models have been evaluated and given the highest rating possible (5-Stars) according to
Virginia Tech helmet ratings.
Introducing Your Team CaptainsAdams State University head coach
Timm Rosenbach has announced captains for the 2015 season. Senior lineman
Austin Andrade was named captain of the offensive unit as senior defensive back
Ryan Holland received the defensive nod. Meanwhile junior defensive back
John Flowers was tabbed as the special teams captain.
About ASU FootballSince beginning play in 1930, Adams State has captured 10 conference titles with five seasons of postseason play. The program holds a 6-3 postseason record and served as the NAIA National Runner-up in 1988. The program has produced 32 All-Americans and one National Coach of the Year recipient (Jeff Geiser, 1989-NAIA).
Team PostersStop by the athletic department offices in Plachy Hall to pick up your 2015 ASU schedule posters! Fans can also view posters at
www.asugrizzlies.com by navigating to the "Fan Zone" tab.
Stay ConnectedFor any updates regarding Adams State athletics stay connected with
www.asugrizzlies.com! Updates are also available through the Grizzlies official Twitter (@ASUGrizzlies) and Facebook (/TheAsuGrizzlies) accounts.
