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Mann, Clifford Have Record-Setting Day in 52-13 Football Rout

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FERRUM, Va. -- Ferrum College's football team rolled up 512 yards of total offense and had five individual school records set or tied in a 52-13 USA South win over Greensboro College this afternoon at W.B. Adams Stadium. Prior to the game, a ceremony was held to honor 15 graduating seniors.

RECORDS
Ferrum (7-2, 4-2 USA South)
Greensboro (1-8, 0-6 USA South)

THE BASICS
The Panthers scored early and often in the rout, while the defense held Greensboro to just 137 yards of total offense. Brian Mann had his fourth straight 200-yard game and his seventh straight 100-yard game, rushing for 208 yards and five touchdowns on 26 carries and tying or breaking three school records. Mann tied his own school record for single game rushing touchdowns (5), and broke his own season rushing yards record (now has 1,462 yards). He also tied the school record for season rushing touchdowns (17), a record set by Chris Warren in 1988.

Zack Clifford was 9-14 passing for 124 yards, setting school records for season pass completions (121) and season pass attempts (227). KwaJay Witcher had back-to-back interceptions in the second quarter, including one he returned 50 yards to set up a Ferrum score. Sam Martin and Khari Chase each scored a rushing touchdown for the Panthers, while Brad Green booted a 22-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter to close out scoring.

KEY STATS
Ferrum: Mann 26 rushes, 208 yds, 5 TD; Clifford 9-14 passing, 124 yds; Witcher 6 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 int, 1 FR, 1 FF, 1 pass breakup
Greensboro: Derrin Little 10-22 passing, 96 yds, TD, James Pegues 9 tackles, 3 TFL

COACH'S THOUGHTS
"Great weekend for our seniors and Hall of Fame class," said Head Coach Rob Grande. "Real proud of our team on how hard they played, it's important to win at home. Looking forward to a great challenge on the road next week against Maryville."

NEXT GAME
Grande's team will close out the season Saturday, Nov. 11, at Maryville College. The USA South game is scheduled to get underway at 1:00 p.m. in Maryville, Tennessee.
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Players Mentioned

Khari Chase

#26 Khari Chase

Running Back
5' 10"
Sophomore
Zack Clifford

#7 Zack Clifford

Quarterback
5' 9"
Sophomore
Brad Green

#37 Brad Green

Kicker
6' 1"
Redshirt
Brian Mann

#5 Brian Mann

Running Back
5' 10"
Sophomore
Sam Martin

#11 Sam Martin

Running Back
5' 9"
Senior
KwaJay Witcher

#13 KwaJay Witcher

Defensive Back
6' 3"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Khari Chase

#26 Khari Chase

5' 10"
Sophomore
Running Back
Zack Clifford

#7 Zack Clifford

5' 9"
Sophomore
Quarterback
Brad Green

#37 Brad Green

6' 1"
Redshirt
Kicker
Brian Mann

#5 Brian Mann

5' 10"
Sophomore
Running Back
Sam Martin

#11 Sam Martin

5' 9"
Senior
Running Back
KwaJay Witcher

#13 KwaJay Witcher

6' 3"
Senior
Defensive Back
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