Ichabods commit 10 turnovers leading to 24 Eagle points in 37-18 loss

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September 1, 2001

The Washburn Ichabods football team season opener started just as they wanted it to - a five play, 44 yard drive leading to its first score. From there it was a frustrating day that watched the Ichabods turn the ball over 10 times leading to 24 points as the Eagles sent the 'Bods packing with a 37-18 loss.

After forcing the Eagles to go three and out on its first possession the Ichabods marched the pigskin down the field with Reggie Jones capping the drive with a five-yard run. After forcing another Eagle three and out, the Ichabods took possession and sophomore signal caller Tyler Schuerman was forced out of the game after being sacked in the sixth play of the game with a knee injury. As of now, his status is unknown. Redshirt freshman Dustin Hickel was forced into action.

Hickel, seeing his first game action in an Ichabod uniform finished the game 16 for 35 for 195 yards passing. He also rushed for 49 yards and one touchdown.

Senior Chris Whittle led the Ichabods with five catches for 62 yards. Fellow senior Colon McNeal had three catches for 36 yards and junior Cody Snyder, in his first action since suffering an ACL injury last season grabbed two catches for 34 yards.

On defense, junior cornerback Patrick Hayes recorded 11 tackles and redshirt freshman linebacker Larry Schimbri picked up 10 tackles, including four for loss and two sacks.

The Ichabods will look to snap its five game losing streak (counting games from last season) this Saturday, Sept. 8, against Lincoln in its home opener. Kickoff is at 6 p.m.