{"id":42929,"date":"2018-12-27T12:00:20","date_gmt":"2018-12-27T18:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=42929"},"modified":"2018-12-19T10:04:15","modified_gmt":"2018-12-19T16:04:15","slug":"repost-fuller-shines-in-chris-browns-record-breaking-day-as-tigers-knock-off-lindenwood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=42929","title":{"rendered":"REPOST: Fuller Shines in Chris Brown’s Record Breaking Day as Tigers knock off Lindenwood"},"content":{"rendered":"

*A Favorite of Makenna Allen — originally posted October 27, 2018*<\/em><\/p>\n

BY MAKENNA ALLEN<\/p>\n

On Saturday, Oct. 27, the FHSU Tigers successfully \u201cDefended The Fort\u201d at Lewis Field Stadium as they defeated the Lindenwood University Lions 27-14 in their ninth game of the season. \u00a0FHSU dominated Lindenwood in the seventh game of the series between the two teams that began in 2012. This is not an unusual occurrence as the Tigers hold six victories in the series to the Lions\u2019 one victory.\u00a0 The game also marked the last time the two schools would face off as MIAA foes.<\/p>\n

The first touchdown of the game came during the Tigers\u2019 first drive was a 28-yard completion from quarterback Jacob Mezera to running back DJ Hickman. \u00a0However, after Mezera left the game due to a potential injury, backup quarterback Chance Fuller made his own contribution to the game.<\/p>\n

Each game, Tigers\u2019 Head Coach Chris Brown has been sending Fuller in during the team\u2019s third possession of the quarter. However, the redshirt freshman had an opportunity to shine against the Lindenwood Lions.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s more of a give a kid a chance. \u00a0Jacob was a little banged up. We weren\u2019t quite sure what it was. \u00a0We didn\u2019t know if it was his head. We didn\u2019t know if it was his ribs. \u00a0It was precautionary as well,\u201d said Brown.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, Fuller\u2019s work allowed the Tigers to put points on the board during the first three quarters of what Brown felt was Fuller\u2019s best game.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe did a good job coming in command of the offense and getting some point and extending plays and hitting his check downs and making things happen,\u201d said Brown. \u00a0\u201cI thought Chance played really well today and we know he\u2019s a good football player and we know he can make the right reads. He\u2019s quick with his decisions and if it\u2019s not there with one side, he\u2019s able to get back to the other side and make things happen.\u201d<\/p>\n

After the Lions tied up the score of the first quarter with quarterback Cade Brister\u2019s 18-yard touchdown pass, Fuller completed two long passes up the middle to wide receiver Layne Bieberle that put the Tigers in field goal range. \u00a0Dante Brown secured the 28-yd field goal that took the Tigers to the end of the first quarter, leading 10-7.<\/p>\n

The second quarter progressed slowly until Fuller completed a 56-yard pass to Andrew Jay. \u00a0Running back Charles Tigner was credited with a touchdown after driving 3-yards into the end-zone.<\/p>\n

Even after the Lions started out the third quarter a Brister 9-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Najee Jackson, Fuller\u2019s impact continued. \u00a0With two minutes left in the quarter, he completed a 46-yard pass to Hickman in the end zone, advancing the Tigers\u2019 lead to 27-14.<\/p>\n

Overall, Brown felt that Fuller\u2019s success on the field is something upon which the team should capitalize.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m very pleased with the way he played today. \u00a0We\u2019ve got to keep using him,\u201d said Brown. \u201cThe better he gets and the more he does, he\u2019s going to continue to help us win ball games.\u201d<\/p>\n

Even as Brown prepares for Fuller\u2019s future with the team, he focuses upon the next two games of the regular season against Northwest Missouri State University and Northeastern State University. \u00a0In order to progress to the playoffs, the Tigers must secure victories in both games.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s huge. \u00a0Our kids need to understand that and I think they do understand that. \u00a0Our backs are really against the wall still and this is a big game. We went down there last year on senior day and we beat them so Northwest is going to be prepared and they\u2019re going to be ready for us,\u201d said Brown. \u00a0\u201cSo this week, we\u2019ve really got to focus in on watching a lot of film, understanding what they\u2019re doing to us offensively and defensively. We\u2019ve got to get there on special teams still and really lock into making ourselves a better football team.\u201d<\/p>\n

With these goals in mind, Brown celebrated the game that allowed him to break Fort Hays State school history with the most victories of any football coach. \u00a0Brown\u2019s 56th win with the team allowed him to surpass the record previously held by Bob Cortese.<\/p>\n

Brown took time to thank God and his family as well as his team, coaching staff, and the administration that gave him a chance at Fort Hays.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt feels pretty good but it\u2019s a team effort and it\u2019s a family effort and it\u2019s God blessing me with many gifts,\u201d said Brown.<\/p>\n

Next week, as the Tigers take on the #11 Northwest Missouri State Bearcats in Maryville, Missouri with hopes of Brown\u2019s 57th victory.\u00a0 A victory would pull the Tigers into a tie atop the MIAA standings. First kick is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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