Offensive matchups 2010 PapaJohns.com Bowl

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todman (left) , dixon (center) talk running backs coach terry richardson on sideline


the connecticut offense led rushing attack of running backs jordan todman , andre dixon, described 1 of best running-back tandems in nation . 2 combined 27 touchdowns , more 2,100 rushing yards during regular season. south carolina linebacker eric norwood described todman speedy back, burst , breakaway speed go , , compared him clemson running c. j. spiller. in contrast, norwood described dixon taller, more downhill back, vertical guy .


in previous seasons, uconn had been largely dependent on running ball; team developed more balance in 2009, ranking 41st of 120 division fbs teams nationally in rushing offense , 46th in passing. marcus easley s emergence productive wide receiver key development of huskies passing attack. former walk-on entered season 5 career receptions, led connecticut in receiving in 2009 44 catches 853 yards , 8 touchdowns. quarterback zach frazer inconsistent in season. injured in game against north carolina, regained starting role after backup cody endres hurt in rutgers game later in season. in uconn s 4 games before bowl, frazer performed well; threw 6 touchdown passes against 2 interceptions , helped huskies score average of 41 points per game. experts felt frazer need have performance connecticut have chance win.


south carolina offense

the gamecocks struggled offensively of 2009, ranking 76th in total offense , 96th in scoring. offense quarterbacked stephen garcia. highly touted prospect coming out of high school, garcia had breakout season in 2009, finishing second in sec 2,733 passing yards—more former heisman trophy-winning florida quarterback tim tebow—and 17 touchdowns against 9 interceptions. freshman wide receiver alshon jeffery garcia s frequent passing target; caught 43 passes 735 yards , 6 touchdowns. although south carolina s passing attack had success, running game worst in sec , 91st nationally. gamecocks offensive line struggled, ranking 104th in sacks allowed. did not matters eric wolford, running game coordinator , offensive line coach, left team before bowl game become head coach @ youngstown state.








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