Looking at Game 3, The Citadel

Who: The Citadel Bulldogs

When: Saturday, September 14th

Where: Bob Waters Field at E.J. Whitmire Stadium - Cullowhee, NC

Series history: WCU trails in the series, 15-21-1

Their coach: Kevin Higgins, record at the Citadel: Higgins enters the 2012 season with a record of 38-51 at The Citadel and 94-76-1 in 15 seasons overall. Last year’s record: 7-4 (5-3)

How they got there: In 2012, the Bulldogs posted a 7-4 record, winning five Southern Conference contests. The Bulldogs posted victories over top 10 conference rivals Appalachian State and Georgia Southern. The Bulldogs’ finished fourth in the nation in rushing with an average of 300 yards per game behind the rushing of fullback Darien Robinson.  Robinson rushed for over 1,000 yards on the season.  The Citadel finished the season very strong with three straight wins with victories over Elon, VMI and Furman.

Offense: Triple-option offense

Defense: 4-3

Total Lettermen Returning/Lost: 39/17

Offensive starters returning/lost: : 6/5

Defensive starters returning/lost:: 9/2

2012 Stats:
Rushing Yardage:  3307 -  Avg. per rush:  5.7
Avg. per game: 300.6 yards
Passing Yardage:  900  - Avg. per pass:  7.7
Avg. per game:  81.8 yards

Biggest losses: defensive line, Chris Billingslea.

Watch out for: Bulldog senior quarterback Ben Dupree, linebacker Carl Robinson, B-back Darien Robinson, and defensive tackle Derek Douglas, center Mike Sellers

Strengths: Ben Dupree has started 24 straight games and will again team with Aaron Miller to give the Bulldogs a pair of experienced and talented signal callers. The most experienced position on this year's team will be the offensive line, a unit that returns all five starters

Weaknesses: B-Backs While the Bulldogs are set as far as the starter is concerned, there is little depth at this position


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