State University ( Gsu ) Tigers Vs. The Prairie - 1107 Words

Usually, when the Fall comes around in Dallas, it means one or two things. The Grambling State University (GSU) Tigers vs. the Prairie View AM University (PVAMU) Panthers’ game and the State Fair of Texas. By all means everything fell into place on October 1, 2016. The beautiful backdrop from the Texas Star (Ferris Wheel) is in the distance. The aromas from the great foods of the State Fair of Texas was in the air. If you never attended a Historical Black College and University (HBCU), football, you are missing an event full of pageantry, music, ambiance and competition. From the time you step in the stadium, it’s â€Å"Showtime.† The crowd is normally dressed to a â€Å"T.† The Barbershops, Hair Salons, Nail shops and stores have met their†¦show more content†¦PVAMU took advantage of the GSU’s missed opportunity and marched down the field from the 24 yard line. Lee and the Panthers appeared to have the Tigers on their heels as they moved the ball to the GSU’s 33 yard line. From that point, Dawonya Tucker rush for 33 yards to the for a touchdown, Owen Hoolihan added the PAT with 5:08 left in the quarter to give the Panthers a 16-0 lead. At this point, the wheels came off of the Panthers wagon and GSU scored 16 unanswered points. GSU got things going and the momentum changed in their favor. Kincade connected with Chad Williams on a 13 yard passed to make the score 16-7 with PAT by Jonathon Wallace with 2:42 in the first quarter. At this point, both teams were going back and forth. Several turnovers occurred. Until, Kincade and GSU got their groove on with an 11 yard run for pay dirt. Jonathon Wallace successfully completed the PAT to make the score 16-14 in favor of PVAMU at the 10:39 in the second quarter. GSU would score again before the half when PVAMU’s Lorin Winston couldn’t handle a high snap and push the ball out of the back of the end zone for a safety. That tied the score at 16-16 all with 2:00 minutes left in the half. Both teams continued to battle prior half time. GSU’s Jameel Jackson intercepted Green at the 42 yard line to bring the quarter to an end. As the teams were