SAN ANGELO – Angelo State's defense limited the offensive unit to 360 yards on 91 plays and more importantly, just two touchdowns, as the Blue (defense) rolled to a 32-14 win over the White (offense) in the ASU Football Spring Game at San Angelo Stadium Sunday afternoon. The Blue forced two turnovers, a fumble, and an interception by freshman Lawrence Syon.

The Blue Team got two points for every three-and-out, one point for a possession change and three points for every turnover, while the offense was credited points the traditional way, by putting the ball in the end zone for seven points. Both of the White's touchdowns came in the second half, as the Blue team set the tone early with a three-and-out on the very first series.

The White gained 185 yards through the air on 54 pass plays, and ran the ball 37 times for 175 yards. Sophomore-to-be quarterback Blake Hamblin led the rushing with two carries for 41 yards – one being a 50-yard scamper for a touchdown to put the White team on the board in the third quarter. By that point, the Blue team was up 21-7, and answered the score with a sack by Lance Williams and Aseante Roberts to force a three-and-out on the next series, then tallied three points on the very next series with Syon's interception.

The Blue team led 32-7 late in the fourth quarter before the White team quarterback Michael Cochran connected with tight end Nate Bayless on first and goal from the three yard line. That play was set-up by a fourth down desperation pass that Excelle Osborne snagged in front of the defensive back. Osborne, a junior next fall, led the receivers with four catches and 47 yards.

Angelo State played four 12-minute quarters with a running clock, except for the final two minutes of the first half and last two minutes of the game. The game completed the Rams spring practice session and will be the last official team activity until fall camp opens in preparation for the 2011 season. Angelo State will open next year's schedule on the road at Western State in Gunnison, Colo., and open at home in week three against former Lone Star Conference foe Central Oklahoma on Sept. 17 at San Angelo Stadium.

Angelo State Spring Game // Score by Quarters
Blue       7    10     4     11     -     32
White     0     0      7       7      -     14    

Touchdown Summary
Third Quarter
White – Blake Hamblin 50 yd run
Fourth Quarter
White – Nate Bayless 3 yd pass from Michael Cochran

Rushing: Blake Hamblin 2-41; Blake Smith 6-36; Tristan Carter 6-34; Samir Baker 6-26; Nevin Gardiner 5-17; Kentrell Holmes 4-16; Quinn Reels 2-6; Michael Cochran 4-2; John Shalala 2-(-3).

Passing (C-A-I-YDS): Blake Hamblin 8-25-0-80; Michael Cochran 8-15-1-53; John Shalala 4-7-0-39; Tyler Lloyd 2-7-0-13.

Receiving: Excelle Osborne 4-47; CJ Akins 3-23; Dakarai Pecikonis 2-22; Garrett Johnson 1-20; Bradan Ritchey 1-14; James Hurd 2-11; Quinn Reels 1-11; Kellen Hearn 2-9; Nevin Gardiner 1-8; Joey Knight 2-7; Samir Baker 1-6; Jeffrey Miller 1-4; Nate Bayless 1-3; Kentrell Holmes 1-2; Tristan Carter 1-(-4).

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