Offensive outburst leads GVSU to 83-46 victory over Notre Dame College
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Sophomore Quarterback Heath Parling searches for a target during the Thursday home game.
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Scoring was the story in Saturday’s home opener and the Grand Valley State University football team’s offense did more than enough to bail out a struggling defense.
Charles Johnson and his record-setting 12 receptions led the way for GVSU (2-0, 1-0 GLIAC) as they put on a show offensively in the 83-46 victory over visiting Notre Dame College (1-1, 0-1 GLIAC).
Johnson tied Eric Fowler’s Lubbers Stadium record of 12 receptions in the contest, and his 138 yards and two touchdowns were just one of the big nights for GVSU.
“The biggest thing is making sure that we don’t have division on the football team between the offensive and defensive sides of the ball,” said GVSU head coach Matt Mitchell. “When it comes to the offense, I mean, they’re fairly prolific.”
On the second GVSU touchdown of the night – a one-yard score by Michael Ratay – the tone was set by the combination of junior quarterback Heath Parling and Johnson. The duo hooked up four times for 46 yards on the drive, and Ratay’s score was the first of four on the night for the sophomore.
The defense didn’t shine quite as bright, especially in containing Notre Dame College running back Pedro Powell. GVSU did force three turnovers – including an 82-yard fumble return for a touchdown by Denzel Rodgers – but the defense allowed Powell to rumble for 242 yards and two touchdowns, while allowing 641 total yards of offense.
“We struggled on the defensive side of the ball with the tempo of the game. They were getting lined up and running a lot of stuff quick on us and the power running attack, they just came right at us, right down hill,” Mitchell said. “We knew what they were doing and they did it – that’s the concerning thing.”
The saving grace proved to be the offense, which avoided the backbreaking turnovers Notre Dame College had. GVSU used 292 rushing yards, including 107 from sophomore running back Chris Robinson, and 307 passing yards from Parling to push the offense to the second-most in team history.
GVSU will return to the practice field this week before heading on the road to take on Tiffin University on Saturday.
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GVL / Robert Mathews Quarterback Heath Parling (12) leading the offense past Notre Dame College.
GVL / Eric Coulter Senior Jake Isaacson placed eigth in the Spartan Invitational. Isaacson's time of 25:04 was the highest among Division II athletes.
GVL/Jessica Hollenbeck Student Senate President Jack Iott speaks to the assembly during Thursday's meeting.
Courtesy / gvsu.edu President Haas and Montcalm Community College President Robert C. Ferrentino sign the transfer agreement
Courtesy Photo/ GVSU Athletic Department Sophomore Chris Cunningham lines up a putt at a past match.
Courtesy Photo / GVSULakers.com Andrew Darrell prepares to return the serve earlier this season.
GVL / Jessica Hollenbeck President Haas cooks pancakes during Family Weekend's "Pancakes with Presidents".
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GVL / Archive Forward Briauna Taylor (31) chases down a lose ball in a game last season
Courtesy Photo / Dean Breest Sophomore Allyson Winchester was named the GLIAC Women's Cross Country Athlete of the Year after finishing first with a time of 20:48.8.
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GVL/Bo Anderson Briauna Taylor leads the fast break during a game earlier this season.
GVL / Robert Mathews Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning, James Moyer, leading a walk through of the Mary Ideam Pew Library
Courtesy Photo / GVSU DII Men's Hockey Jeremy Christopher chases down a puck during a matchup last season.
GVL / Bo Anderson Students and faculty danced under the spectacular light show in the Devos Place Ballroom
GVL / Robert Mathews Martin L�wenberg, holocaust survivor, speaking at the Genocide Awareness Night presentation in the Grand River Room.
Courtesy / Dean Breest Senior Sam Lockhart finishes her indoor career with two individual national championships in weight throw and shot put at the 2013 National Championships.
Archive / Robert Mathews Giancarlo Brugnoni (40) rounding the bases during a previous game.
GVL/Bo Anderson Seniors Christ Koppenaal, Bill Madsen, and Mitch Weber measure the exterior of the Wesley House as part of an energy audit.
GVL / Robert Mathews Senior Anthony Campanella pitching against Tiffin University during the Lakers double header.
GVL / Eric Coulter Brother Jed Smock, a member of Campus Ministry USA, speaks with fervor to a student. Many students, all with differing views, came to watch the Campus Ministry members speak.
GVL / Sean Mouton A passing walker stops to admire some recently constructed pieces of Art Prize 2012.
GVL Archive Senior Nick Gunthorpe follows through and watches his shot at the Ardenson last year. This weekend the team will be playing in South Haven.
GVL / Bo Anderson GVSU's Katie Martin points to her teammate after safely reaching second base.
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GVL / Archive The Grand Valley Rowing Team during Spring Training in Florida last spring.
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
GVL / Robert Mathews Judge Glenda Hatchett, keynote guest for Monday's King celebration, speaks in the Grand River Room in Kirkhof.
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