By Everett Dunlap
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Middle Tennessee State University football team defeated the University
of North Texas on Nov. 21, honoring 28 seniors, saluting the service men and
women of Murfreesboro, and securing a bowl game opportunity.
The
Blue Raiders’ 41-7 victory closed out their home season. The game marked the
last game for 28 MTSU seniors this season. Before the game, the friends and
families of the players cheered as the men rushed into Floyd Stadium for one
last time.
The
game was very one-sided with MTSU handily defeating the Mean Green. Some of the
top-ranking seniors that were honored were Jordan Frost- Dixon, Jordan Parker,
Trey Wafford, and Kevin Byard. One of the most memorable moments was when senior
safety Kevin Byard had his 18th career interception, setting a
school record.
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“He
is a leader on and off the field, and it was big to see him accomplish his
goals,” said William Beaird, one of Byard’s backups at the safety position.
The
game was also there to commemorate all of the service men and women in the
Middle Tennessee area. The sound of sirens could be heard with the fireworks after
each MTSU touchdown, harking to the much-needed duty those individuals fulfill.
The
victory brought the team to six wins and five losses, making the Blue Raiders
bowl-eligible. The team received an invitation on Nov. 24 to the Popeye’s
Bahamas Bowl on Dec. 24 against an unannounced opponent from the Mid-Atlantic
Conference. The game will be held in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas.
"This is a unique bowl and a tremendous location, so we can't wait
to get down there and enjoy the experience,” said MTSU coach Rick Stockstill in
a press release from the school.
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| Photo By Everett Dunlap |
For more information on all
things MTSU Blue Raider sports related such as rosters and schedules, please
visit http://www.goblueraiders.com/.
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