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PULLMAN, Wash. - Rodrick Rumble recorded the third best receiving performance in Idaho State history as he caught 10 passes for a career-high 218 yards in the 2011 season opener at Washington State on Saturday. The Bengals dropped the contest to the Cougars 64-21.
The Idaho State offense set several single-game offensive marks in the contest. Quarterback
Kevin Yost, a junior transfer, was 32-of-45, had one interception and one touchdown. The 32 completions were more than the Bengal quarterbacks completed in any game in 2010 while the 380 yards is the 21st best performance in program history.
Tanner Davis had a career-high nine tackles, including eight solo efforts. Senior
A.J. Storms chipped in eight tackles, five unassisted.
ISU trailed 40-0 at halftime but scored 21 points in the third quarter.
Jahmel Rover scored the first two touchdowns on a three and one yard run. Rumble then scored on a 65-yard reception from Yost in the waning seconds of the third quarter to make the score 61-21. The 65-yard play was longer than any offensive play in the 2010 season.
Idaho State returns to the field Saturday, Sept. 10 against Western State at Holt Arena. Kickoff is at 4 p.m. and fans can get free ticket vouchers at the five Idaho Central Credit Union locations located in Eastern Idaho. All tickets for the game are half off and if fans become click like and become a fan of the Idaho State Athletics Facebook page they can print off a coupon for $6 tickets. ICCU will also be giving away 5,000 free shirts at the gate.
Game Notes
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Tanner Davis had a career-high nine tackles, eight unassisted.
-The 52 yard reception by
Cameron Richmond from
Kevin Yost was longer than any offensive play from the 2010 season until
Rodrick Rumble caught a 65-yard touchdown pass late in the third quarter.
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Jahmel Rover scored the first touchdown of 2011 for the Bengals with a three-yard run in the third quarter. His two touchdowns, all in the third quarter, was a career-high.
- Kicker
C.J. Reyes saw his first collegiate action by kicking three extra points in the game.
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Rodrick Rumble had a career-high 10 receptions for 218 yards; his previous was 5-for-89 vs. Sacramento State last season. It was the third best receiving performance in Idaho State history.
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Kevin Yost's 32 completions is more than any quarterback completed in a game last year. The previous team-high for the Bengals throwing the ball was at Utah State when ISU was 20-for-40.
Mike Kramer Quotes
On the injuries from the game
“Nothing to severe that is not going to be fixed over the due course of time. When you play a Pac 12 opponent you are going to get some bumps and bruises. That is all we really got.”
On his teams touchdowns
“We want to keep throwing and working what we are running on offense and keep running what we are trying to do on defense without regards to the score.”
On his teams' defense
“The defense didn't tackle. We had a couple of alignment mistakes. Washington State's offense is much improved even with the loss of Jeff Tuel is much improved, especially on the offensive front.”
On Rumble
“Rodrick played pretty darn well. He is capable of being a more dominant player all the time. He has to be better in practice, games and finish every play like it is the only play he is in the game. To have the third best receiving performance in Idaho State history is pretty impressive and we can build on it.”
On what pleased him
“I am pleased that we fought all the way to the bitter end. Last year when we watched video tape I am not sure Idaho State new how to fight all the way to the bitter end. But this group of Bengals knows how to fight to the bitter end regardless of who we are playing and how well we are playing or not playing and I like that.”
