UWW Football

SCOUTING REPORT: UW-STOUT BLUE DEVILS

The Blue Devils bring a 3-1 record and a 3 game winning streak to Whitewater on Saturday. Stout, 8-2 a year ago, defeated UW-River Falls 24-7 in their conference opener a week ago.

OFFENSE

OFFENSIVE LINE

The Devils' starting offensive line is comprised of 2 junior tackles, freshman and junior guards, and a sophomore center. Their tackles average 285 pounds, their guards 252.5, and their center is at 255. Other than 6'3" 310 pound Tyler Butzler, the rest of the offensive line averages 255 pounds. The line has paved the way for rushing game totals of 191.5 yards per game and 4.4 yards per carry. As far as pass protection, Stout QB's have been sacked 9 times.

QB

Jr. Ross Carey returns for his second season as the Blue Devils' starter. Last year Carey operated a low-risk attack, completing 57% of his passes for 1077 yards, 9 TD and 4 interceptions in 9 games. In 2009, Carey averaged 18 passes per game. This year, the 6'1", 175 pound Carey has thrown 25 passes per game, completing 64% of them for 818 yards, 7 TD's, and 1 interception. In overall games so far this season, Carey Ranks 3rd among WIAC QB's in efficiency and 5th in yardage.

RECEIVERS

6'4", 225 pound Sr. Tight End Patrick Mengelkoch is Carey's favorite target, catching 18 balls for 246 yards and 3 TD. Deep threat Antawan Walker has caught 13 passes at a 16.2 ypc clip and 2 TD. Running back Craig Warminski is the 3rd leading receiver, catching 13 passes for 155 yards and 2 TD's. Backup running back Carlos Concepcion has caught 3 passes swinging out of the backfield with a long of 33 yards and an average of 20.7 yards per reception.

RUNNING BACKS

Last season's 3d leading WIAC rusher Craig Warminski returns for his junior season. Warminski gained 90 yards and scored a TD in 16 attempts in last week's WIAC opener. The Blue Devils have been giving some carries to Carlos Concepcion, who has averaged 4.1 ypc in 41 attempts this year. Warminski, 2nd in the WIAC in all purpose yardage, is a do-it-all player for the Blue Devils handling kickoff return and punt return duties along with being the starting running back.

DEFENSE

DEFENSIVE LINE

The Blue Devils defensive front is reforming their identity after losing All American defensive lineman Marcus Ball to graduation. The 2010 starting group is composed of 3 seniors and a junior. The defensive line averages just under 245 pounds per man, with Defensive End Brandon Wood being the smallest at 6'1" 215 lbs. The biggest is 6'5" 270 lb Justin Rindt. Wood has been credited with 1.5 sacks as has interior starting DL Cody Price.

LINEBACKERS

Juniors Trevor Fiege and Ryan Pearcy lead the linebacking corp. Fiege led the team in tackles last year and Pearcy was #3. They have combined for 5 tackles for loss in the first four games this year. Freshman Damian Guggenbuehl got his first start last week and contributed 4 solo tackles and 3 assists. The first three games, Stout opened in a nickel defense. Guggenbuehl is likely to get the start considering the rushing attack UW-W brings into the game. Stout has given up 73.8 yards per game and 2.3 yards per carry on the ground so far this year. Jamestown College had the most success on the ground, averaging 3.8 yards per carry in 30 carries in their 27-24 loss to the Blue Devils in Week 2.

DEFENSIVE BACKS

Along with Marcus Ball up front, the Blue Devils also lose All-American CB Kendall Wade from last year's team. Among Stout's top 6 defensive backs, 3 are sophomores and 3 are juniors. Stout has given up merely 156.0 yards per game and 3 TD through the air so far this year. However, the passing attacks they have faced this year have been limited. Jamestown College did put up 324 yards passing against Stout in Week 2.

SPECIAL TEAMS

This is what the numbers say:

Average Punt: Gross 36.4, Net 32.6

Average Punt Return Allowed: 6.3

Average Kickoff Return Allowed: 14.1

Average Punt Return: 16.1

Average Kickoff Return: 21.5

The number that stands out is Punt Return. Warminski has averaged 18.3 yards on his 7 returns, including an 80 yard TD.