GUNNINGHAM "STELLAR" AS MIDSHIPMEN SINK RAGIN' CAJUNS
Junior quarterback uses multiple tools in victory over UL-Lafayette
Peter Gunningham's progress as a quarterback has been a rocky one, to say the least. He was a long shot to make a Navy roster that boasts such luminaries as Jason Polanco and Scott Sanderson, let alone taking the reins as starting quarterback. However, rare is the occasion that a signal-caller for the Midshipmen will enjoy success on the level of what Gunningham experienced this past week, staking out an early 14-0 lead and then leading his team back from 28-14 to win 31-28.
Gunningham hit another level, running and passing for over 220 yards. Hardly dart-precise, Gunningham was, nevertheless, responsible for a touchdown pass to Potter early in the game and seemed uncannily prescient in his decisions in the option game. Both Pegram and Donnelly had big games, and Gervais, who came into this game with 0 career touchdowns, left with two.
The defense was far from air-tight, however, they flexed their muscle when the game was on the line, stopping QB#5, WR#82 and RB#32 on three straight plays when a stop was desperately needed, and then held on when Navy regained the lead, early in the fourth quarter. Cooper and Smith both had timely interceptions, ending dangerous Lafayette drives and sending the Ragin Cajuns home, one loss richer.
Next for the Midshipmen, after their bye week, is a date with SMU, a team that, historically, has had Navy's number. It remains to be seen if Gunningham can stay as hot as he has, but it is well worth the wait.
Peter Gunningham's progress as a quarterback has been a rocky one, to say the least. He was a long shot to make a Navy roster that boasts such luminaries as Jason Polanco and Scott Sanderson, let alone taking the reins as starting quarterback. However, rare is the occasion that a signal-caller for the Midshipmen will enjoy success on the level of what Gunningham experienced this past week, staking out an early 14-0 lead and then leading his team back from 28-14 to win 31-28.
Gunningham hit another level, running and passing for over 220 yards. Hardly dart-precise, Gunningham was, nevertheless, responsible for a touchdown pass to Potter early in the game and seemed uncannily prescient in his decisions in the option game. Both Pegram and Donnelly had big games, and Gervais, who came into this game with 0 career touchdowns, left with two.
The defense was far from air-tight, however, they flexed their muscle when the game was on the line, stopping QB#5, WR#82 and RB#32 on three straight plays when a stop was desperately needed, and then held on when Navy regained the lead, early in the fourth quarter. Cooper and Smith both had timely interceptions, ending dangerous Lafayette drives and sending the Ragin Cajuns home, one loss richer.
Next for the Midshipmen, after their bye week, is a date with SMU, a team that, historically, has had Navy's number. It remains to be seen if Gunningham can stay as hot as he has, but it is well worth the wait.
posted by Liam J. | 5:58 AM
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