Football head coach Al Johnson calls over his offense to set up a play.
Football Set to Face Southern Nazarene for 2019 Homecoming
ADA, Okla. - The East Central University football team returns home this weekend to face Southern Nazarene in the 2019 Homecoming game. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21 at Koi Ishto Stadium.
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Tiger Quick Hits
• The Tigers are ranked No. 1 in the Great American Conference in Opponent First Downs &
Opponent 4th Down Conversions
• No. 1 Opponent First Downs -11.0
• No. 1 Opponent 4th Down Conversions - 1-of-2 (50%)
• ECU is ranked in the NCAA Division II Top-25 in eight categories
• No. 1 in the NCAA in Blocked Punts (2) and Blocked Punts Allowed (0)
•The Tigers also have three players that are ranked in the top-25
• RSo.
Ontario Douglas is ranked in two categories
• No. 24 All-Purpose Yards Per Game - 150.0
• No. 25 Rushing Yards - 199
• Ranked No. 1 in the GAC in both categories
• So.
Cameron Jones caught two interceptions at Southwestern Oklahoma State
• Ranked No. 1 in the GAC and No. 6 in the NCAA in Interceptions
• Jr.
Jack Preston is ranked No. 2 in the GAC and No. 6 in the NCAA in Punting (43.6)
• 2 interceptions (17 yards), 4 (2-2) total tackles
• Douglas recorded his fifth 100+ yard rushing game at SWOSU
• First since Oct. 28, 2017 vs. Arkansas Tech (111 Yards)
• 120 yards rushing, 18 carries, 15 yards receiving, 3 catches
• The Tigers only have 22 returners that saw action in 2018
• ECU has a total of 112 players on the roster for 2019
• 91 newcomers on the roster
• Sr.
Basiru Jobe was voted to wear the No. 1 jersey for 2019
• In 2018 Johnson started tradition for a player that was exemplifying the Tiger's program
• Character on and off the field, in the locker room and provide leadership
• 2018 vs. SNU - L, 20-45 (A)
• Jones had a 63-yard fumble recovery touchdown
• Preston had an 81-yard punt and finished with 4 punts for 199 yards
• ECU radio broadcaster Mike Manos working his 23rd consecutive season
• Called 235 games since 1997
• Most consecutive seasons by a GAC radio broadcaster
