Box Score GOLDEN, COLO.- Saturday afternoon proved to be another tough day for the Cowboys. The Cowboys struggled against #11 Colorado School of Mines' high powered offense and lost 51-6. Mistakes riddled the Cowboys the whole game having multiple turnovers. The Cowboys record falls to 0-5, 0-3 RMAC.
The Orediggers came out on the attack from the beginning scoring a touchdown on 9 plays on the first drive. After a couple of stops by each team, the Orediggers gained good fielding position, off a turnover on downs by the Cowboys, and rushed for their second touchdown of the game. An interception would give the Orediggers the ball again and they would capitalize on the opportunity leading to another touchdown at the beginning of the second quarter. The Orediggers caused another turnover and scored two more times in the half to go up 31-0.
In the second half,
Erick Zarate would retrieve a fumble from the Orediggers on the second drive of the third quarter. The Cowboys would face their own misfortune soon after and give the ball back to the Orediggers. Two plays later, they would score their fifth touchdown of the game.
The Cowboys managed a 85-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
Keith Moore passed to familiar target,
Dominique Bierria, for a 3-yard passing touchdown. The Cowboys attempted a 2-point conversion but came up short. The Orediggers would counter with a score and end the third quarter ahead 51-6.
In the fourth, neither team managed to score and the game came to an end with the Orediggers winning 51-6.
Leaders for the Cowboys:
Thought from Head Coach
Jeff Mills:
This afternoon Colorado Mines defeated us by out executing us and running the ball more effectively. I thought it would be more balanced in terms of our run game to their run game. We weren't able to run the ball, they were able to run the ball at times. Justin Dvorak, credit to him as quarterback he had a great day. Really balanced player, very accurate passer who distributed the ball to I believe 10 different receivers. They executed and we turn the ball over in the 1st half which was critical because we dug ourselves a hole. We tried to go for it on 4th down and did not get it and then they capitalized. We need to grow up as a defense we need to respond better when we are put in sudden change situations. We had one time in the first half that we did, but there were other times where we did not rise to the situation to get stops, especially on 4th downs. We are going to continue to work and have a positive attitude as we grow as a team I think that there were some positives on the special teams play. Overall, they beat us in all three phases of the game; offense, defense, and special teams. We need to go back to work on Monday and get ready for our next opponent. Credit to Colorado Mines. We look forward to our next opportunity to compete.
The Cowboys return home next weekend against Colorado Mesa, Oct. 10 at 1p.m. Live stats and video will be available
