MAC East breakdown

By Jimmy Johnson

Ohio Bobcats

Head Coach – Frank Solich

2010 Record – 3-3 (2-1 MAC)

Quarterback Boo Jackson threw three touchdown passes on only nine completions in Ohio’s 49-25 victory over Bowling Green. Ohio is on a two-game winning streak. Bobcats running back Phil Bates rushed 142 yards on only 11 carries with two touchdowns.

Temple Owls

Head Coach – Al Golden

2010 Record – 4-2 (1-1 MAC)

Temple didn’t come out to play against MAC West leader NIU losing 31-17. Owls running back Bernard Pierce was limited to three carries for six yards as it appeared he still isn’t 100 percent healthy. Up next for Temple is a home contest against Bowling Green.

Bowling Green Falcons

Head Coach – Dave Clawson

2010 Record – 1-5 (0-2 MAC)

Bowling Green’s losing streak is now at three after Ohio cruised past them, 49-25. Falcons’ running back Willie Geter rumbled for 98 yards on 22 carries with a touchdown.  Quarterback Matt Schilz was 23 for 27 with 277 yards and a pair of touchdown passes. 

Kent State Golden Flashes

Head Coach – Doug Martin

2010 Record – 2-3 (1-1 MAC)

Kent State’s defense came up huge in its 28-17 over Miami (0H). The Golden Flashes were relentless by forcing five turnovers. Roosevelt Nix and Luke Wollet each supplied a touchdown on behalf of Kent State’s defense.

Buffalo Bulls

Head Coach – Jeff Quinn

2010 Record – 2-3 (1-0 MAC)

Buffalo squeaked past Bowling Green, 28-26. Bulls quarterback Jerry Davis had both high and low moments with three touchdown passes and four interceptions. The Bulls will travel to DeKalb to take on NIU Saturday.

Akron Zips

Head Coach – Dan Ianello

2010 Record – 0-6 (0-2 MAC)

Akron’s offense was pitiful to say the least during its 28-17 loss to Kent State. Zips’ quarterback Patrick Nicely had three interceptions, including one that was returned by Golden Flashes’ cornerback Luke Wollet for a touchdown.

Miami RedHawks

Head Coach – Michael Haywood

2010 Record – 3-3 (2-0 MAC)

Cincinnati would do all its scoring during its 45-3 victory over Miami (OH). The RedHawks’ defense surrendered 609 total yards of offense to the Bearcats. A 48-yard field goal by Trevor Cook in the second quarter prevented Miami from being shutout.