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Senior Day

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NR/RV The Citadel (6-5, 4-3 SoCon)
vs. 17/14 Wofford (7-3, 6-1 SoCon)
Nov. 23 - 12:04 p.m.
Johnson Hagood Stadium - Charleston, S.C..

GENERAL GAME INFO
When Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 12:04 p.m.
Where Charleston, South Carolina
Facility Johnson Hagood Stadium (11,332)
Tickets
Adult/Faculty-Staff/Student		 West Midfield - $40 / $32 / $30
West Red Zone - $30 / $17 / $15
General Admission - $15 / $14 / $13
Active Military/First Responders (with ID) - $10 GA (limit 4)
Title Sponsor Pepsi
Theme Senior Day
Kids Zone Facepainter
TV ESPN+
Matt Dean(PxP), Dominique Allen (Analyst) and Emily Crevani (Sideline)
Radio Charleston
WQNT (92.1-FM-102.1-FM/1450-AM)
Columbia
WQXL (100.7-FM/1470-AM)
Sumter
WDXY (105.9-FM/1240-AM)
Luke Mauro (PxP) Ted Byrne (Analyst)
Live Stats CitadelSports.com

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All patrons attending Citadel football at Johnson Hagood Stadium are reminded of new security policies for the 2019 season.  All patrons will be inspected by metal detection upon entering stadium.  Please arrive early to avoid long lines.
 
Permitted-(bags will still need to be checked for prohibited items)
  • Clear bags 12"x 6"x 12"
  • One gallon freezer bag (Ziploc)
  • Small clutch bag 4.5"x 6.5"
  • Diaper bag with infant present
  • Strollers with infant (strollers can be parked out of the way next to entry gates)
Prohibited items
  • Purses larger than a clutch purse
  • Backpacks or fanny packs
  • Cinch or drawstring bags (even if clear)
  • Computer, binocular or camera bags or cases
  • Knives or firearms of any size even if permitted with concealed weapons permit
  • Mace or pepper spray
  • Outside food or drink including alcohol
  • Pets (trained service dogs are permitted)
  • Laser lights or pointers
For the complete policy please Click Here

2-Minute Drill
  • The Bulldogs close out the regular season as they welcome Wofford to Johnson Hagood Stadium for Senior Day.
  • Saturday's game will kick at noon on ESPN+.
  • Matt Dean (PxP), Dominique Allen (analyst) and Emily Crevani (sideline) will be on the call.
  • The Bulldogs will honor 19 seniors prior to the start of the game.
  • The meeting is the 73rd all-time between the two schools with the Terriers holding a 42-29-1 advantage in the series.
  • Saturday's game will be a ball possession game as the two teams rank first and second nationally in time of possession. The Bulldogs lead the country at 35:37, while the Terriers are not far behind at 35:11.
  • The game will also feature two of the top dual-threat quarterbacks in the league. Bulldog signal caller Brandon Rainey has rushed for 825 yards and 17 touchdowns, while throwing for 990 yards and 12 touchdowns. Wofford quarterback Joe Newman has run for 845 yards and 13 touchdowns, while throwing for 984 yards and seven touchdowns.
  • Rainey is just 10 yards shy of becoming the first Bulldog to throw for 1,000 yards in a season since Bart Blanchard in 2008.
  • Wide receiver Raleigh Webb caught his 10th touchdown of the season against Chattanooga to become just the fourth Bulldog with 10-plus TD receptions in a season. He is the first to accomplish since Andre Roberts did it in back-to-back seasons in 2007 and 2008.
  • Fellow wide receiver Ryan McCarthy caught his first touchdown of the season when he hauled in a 53-yard pass against Chattanooga.
  • Running back Remus Bulmer had his first 100-yard game as a Bulldog when he ran for 130 yards against Chattanooga. He is the different ball carrier to eclipse the century mark this season.
  • Linebacker Willie Eubanks III filled the stat sheet against UTC with nine solo tackles, 4.0 tackles-for-loss, 2 sacks and a forced fumble.
Inside The Numbers
990 - Quarterback Brandon Rainey is closing in on a 1,000-yard season through the air. The junior needs just 10 yards to become the first signal caller since 2008 to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark.
101 - Linebacker Willie Eubanks III posted nine tackles against Chattanooga and now has 101 on the season. He is the first Bulldog to eclipse the century mark since Kailik Williams in 2016.
17 - Brandon Rainey has also rushed for 825 yards and 17 touchdowns this season. He is one rushing touchdown shy of equaling the all-time mark for rushing TDs by a quarterback set by Ben Dupree in 2013.
10 - Wide receiver Raleigh Webb caught his 10th touchdown pass of the season to become just the fourth player in program history to reach double digits in touchdown receptions in a season.
3,000 - The Citadel eclipsed the 3,000-yard mark for rushing yards this season. It marks the ninth-straight season the Bulldogs have rushed for over 3,000 yards.

On This Date
In 1991, quarterback Jack Douglas scored from two yards out with 6:27 to play to give The Citadel and head coach Charlie Taaffe a 10-6 victory over Furman in front of a then-stadium record crowd of 21,623. Douglas led the ground attack with 71 yards on 30 carries, and the game's only touchdown. He also completed four passes for 70 yards.The victory gave the Bulldogs and coach Taaffe back-to-back seven-win seasons for the first time since the 1980-81 seasons.

The Game
The Citadel closes out the regular season Nov. 23 as they welcome Wofford to Johnson Hagood Stadium. Kickoff is set for noon.

Radio Coverage
All games this season can be heard live on 92.1-FM/102.1-FM/1450-AM in the Charleston. The new voice of the Bulldogs, Luke Mauro, will be joined by Ted Byrne in the booth.

ESPN+
Saturday's game will be broadcast on ESPN+. Matt Dean will have the call. He will be joined in the booth by Dominique Allen and Emily Crevani on the sideline.

Saturday Weather
The early forecast is calling for partly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-60s during the day.

vs. Wofford
Saturday's game marks the 73rd meeting between the two schools with the Terriers holding a 42-29-1 advantage in the series.

Last Year vs. Wofford
The Citadel fell behind 21-0 nothing before battling back to pull within a touchdown. A late drive ended inside the five-yard line in the 28-21 loss.

Senior Day
Saturday's game will be the final home game for 19 seniors. The group will be honored prior to kickoff.

Time of Possession
Saturday's game against Wofford will feature the top two teams nationally in time of possession. The Bulldogs lead the country at 35:37 per game, while the Terriers are second at 35:11.

499 Yards
The Citadel recorded a season-high 499 yards of offense against Chattanooga. The Bulldogs rushed for 351 yards, while throwing for 148. It bests the previous season high of 412 set against Western Carolina.

Safety
The Bulldogs defense recorded its second safety of the season when the tackled the Mocs ball carrier in the end zone on the opening drive. The Citadel also recorded a safety against Charleston Southern.

Bulmer Over 100 Yards
Graduate transfer Remus Bulmer had his first 100-yard performance as a Bulldog as he ran for 130 yards on just 12 carries against Chattanooga. He has rushed for 469 yards and six touchdowns on the season.

Eubanks Stat Line vs. Chattanooga
Linebacker Willie Eubanks filled the stat sheet against Chattanooga as he posted nine solo tackles, 4.0 tackles-for-loss, 2.0 sacks and forced a fumble.

Closing In On 1,000
Quarterback Brandon Rainey is closing in on 1,000 passing yards this season. The junior enters the final game of the season with 990 yards and 990 yards and 12 touchdowns. He is on pace to be the first signal caller to throw for over 1,000 yards since the 2008 season.

Eclipsing 100 tackles
Linebacker Willie Eubanks added nine tackles against Chattanooga and now has 101 tackles on the season. He is the first Bulldog since Kailik Williams in 2016 to reach the century mark.
Tackle Leaders (since 2000)
144    Travis Stephens    2000
134    Denny Haywood    2000
103    Rod Harland    2011
103    James Riley    2015
103    Kailik Williams    2016
102    Andrew Rowell    2007
101    Willie Eubanks III    2019
100    Travis Stephens    2001

Rushing Into the Record  Books
Quarterback Brandon Rainey is rushing his way to the top of the record books. Rainey has rushed for 17 touchdowns. He is closing in on the record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback and overall.
Rushing Touchdowns
19    Tory Cooper (RB)    2007
18    Ben Dupree (QB)    2013
17    Brandon Rainey (QB)    2019

Rushing TDs by QB
Quarterback Brandon Rainey has rushed for 16 touchdowns this season. The total is the second most by a quarterback in program history.
Rushing Touchdowns by QB
18    Ben Dupree    2013
17    Brandon Rainey    2019
15    Gene Brown    1988
15    Jack Douglas    1992

Rainey Adds to Record TD Mark
Junior quarterback Brandon Rainey scored three touchdowns against ETSU to extend his record for touchdowns accounted for in a season at The Citadel. Rainey has now accounted for 29 touchdowns, breaking the old mark of 22 set by Tony Passander in 1969.
Touchdowns Accounted For
29    Brandon Rainey (2019)    17 rush, 12 pass
22    Tony Passander (1969)    13 pass, 9 rush
21    Ben Dupree (2013)    18 rush, 3 pass
21    Bart Blanchard (2008)    19 pass, 2 rush
21    Jeff Klein (2004)    17 pass, 4 rush
21    Robert Hill (1984)    20 pass, 1 rush
21    Harry Lynch (1971)    11 pass, 10 rush

Webb Adds to TD Total
Wide receiver Raleigh Webb added to his season total as he caught his 10th touchdown of the season against ETSU.
TDs    Player    Year
14    Andre Roberts    2008
13    Brian Baima    1971
10    Andre Roberts    2007
10    Paul McGuire    1959
10    Raleigh Webb    2019
 8    Andre Roberts    2009
 7    Scooter Johnson    2003
 7    Scooter Johnson    2002
 7    Victor Frazier    1984
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Players Mentioned

James Riley

#49 James Riley

LB
5' 11"
Senior
Dominique Allen

#19 Dominique Allen

QB
6' 1"
Senior
Kailik Williams

#7 Kailik Williams

DB
5' 11"
Senior
Willie Eubanks III

#9 Willie Eubanks III

LB
6' 2"
Junior
Ryan McCarthy

#12 Ryan McCarthy

WR
6' 3"
Redshirt Sophomore
Brandon Rainey

#16 Brandon Rainey

QB
6' 0"
Junior
Raleigh Webb

#22 Raleigh Webb

WR
6' 2"
Junior
Remus Bulmer

#21 Remus Bulmer

A-Back
5' 8"
Graduate Student

Players Mentioned

James Riley

#49 James Riley

5' 11"
Senior
LB
Dominique Allen

#19 Dominique Allen

6' 1"
Senior
QB
Kailik Williams

#7 Kailik Williams

5' 11"
Senior
DB
Willie Eubanks III

#9 Willie Eubanks III

6' 2"
Junior
LB
Ryan McCarthy

#12 Ryan McCarthy

6' 3"
Redshirt Sophomore
WR
Brandon Rainey

#16 Brandon Rainey

6' 0"
Junior
QB
Raleigh Webb

#22 Raleigh Webb

6' 2"
Junior
WR
Remus Bulmer

#21 Remus Bulmer

5' 8"
Graduate Student
A-Back

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