2007 Bowling Green Falcons football team
{{short description|American college football season}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2012}}
{{Infobox NCAA team season
| mode = football
| year = 2007
| team = Bowling Green Falcons
| image = Bowling Green Falcons wordmark.svg
| image_size = 250
| conference = Mid-American Conference
| division = East
| short_conf = MAC
| BCSRank =
| CoachRank =
| APRank =
| record = 8–5
| conf_record = 6–2
| head_coach = Gregg Brandon
| hc_year = 5th
| off_coach = Mick McCall
| oc_year = 1st
| def_coach = Mike Ward
| dc_year = 1st as DC, 8th overall
| off_scheme =
| def_scheme =
| stadium = Doyt Perry Stadium
| champion = MAC East Division co-champion
| bowl = GMAC Bowl
| bowl_result = L 7–63 vs Tulsa
}}
{{2007 Mid-American Conference football standings}}
The 2007 Bowling Green Falcons football team represented Bowling Green State University in the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by Gregg Brandon and played their home games in Doyt Perry Stadium in Bowling Green, Ohio. It was the 89th season of play for the Falcons. Bowling Green finished the season 8–5 overall and has finished 4–2 in the MAC East. They participated in the GMAC Bowl, losing to Tulsa 63–7. They capped the regular season by beating arch rival Toledo for the first time in 3 years.{{cite news|title=BG Makes its Points: Falcons Rout UT to Finish Strong|first=Ryan|last=Autullo|url=https://timesargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?&Dato=20071124&Kategori=SPORTS03&Lopenr=711240431&Ref=AR|newspaper=Toledo Blade|date=November 24, 2007|access-date=February 19, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110516092020/https://timesargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/artikkel?&Dato=20071124&Kategori=SPORTS03&Lopenr=711240431&Ref=AR|archive-date=May 16, 2011|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}
Pre-season
Bowling Green was picked to finish fifth in the MAC East Division by the MAC News Media Association.{{cite web |url=http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072507aab.html|title=Falcons Tabbed for Fifth in East|publisher=BGSUFalcons.com|date=July 25, 2007|access-date=March 3, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080303112210/http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/072507aab.html|archive-date=March 3, 2008|url-status=live}} Three Falcons, Senior Kory Lichtensteiger and Juniors Erique Dozier and Corey Partridge, garnered preseason honors by being named to All-MAC preseason teams.{{cite web|url=http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/061907aaa.html|title=Three Falcons Earn MAC Preseason Honors|publisher=BGSUFalcons.com|date=June 19, 2007|access-date=March 3, 2008|archive-date=February 17, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090217194845/http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/061907aaa.html|url-status=dead}}
=All-MAC preseason teams=
Schedule
{{CFB schedule
| rankyear = 2007
| poll = AP
| timezone = Eastern
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 1
| time = 8:00 pm
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| rank =
| opponent = Minnesota
| site_stadium = Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome
| site_cityst = Minneapolis, MN
| tv = BTN
| score = 32–31
| overtime = OT
| attend = 49,253
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 8
| time = 12:00 pm
| w/l = l
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| rank =
| opponent = Michigan State
| site_stadium = Spartan Stadium
| site_cityst = East Lansing, MI
| tv = BTN
| score = 17–28
| attend = 67,276
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 22
| time = 12:00 pm
| w/l = w
| rank =
| opponent = Temple
| site_stadium = Doyt Perry Stadium
| site_cityst = Bowling Green, OH
| tv = ESPN+
| score = 48–35
| attend = 16,482
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = September 29
| time = 6:00 pm
| w/l = w
| nonconf = y
| homecoming = y
| rank =
| opponent = Western Kentucky
| site_stadium = Doyt Perry Stadium
| site_cityst = Bowling Green, OH
| tv =
| score = 42–21
| attend = 20,622
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 6
| time = 12:00 pm
| w/l = l
| nonconf = y
| away = y
| rank =
| opponent = Boston College
| opprank = 7
| site_stadium = Alumni Stadium
| site_cityst = Chestnut Hill, MA
| tv = ESPNU
| score = 24–55
| attend = 40,117
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 13
| time = 3:00 pm
| w/l = l
| away = y
| rank =
| opponent = Miami (OH)
| site_stadium = Yager Stadium
| site_cityst = Oxford, OH
| tv = FSNO
| score = 14–47
| attend = 16,148
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 20
| time = 4:00 pm
| w/l = w
| away = y
| rank =
| opponent = Kent State
| gamename = Battle for the Anniversary Award
| site_stadium = Dix Stadium
| site_cityst = Kent, OH
| tv =
| score = 31–20
| attend = 10,248
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = October 27
| time = 6:00 pm
| w/l = l
| rank =
| opponent = Ohio
| site_stadium = Doyt Perry Stadium
| site_cityst = Bowling Green, OH
| tv = ESPNGP
| score = 27–38
| attend = 11,602
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 2
| time = 7:30 pm
| w/l = w
| rank =
| opponent = Akron
| site_stadium = Doyt Perry Stadium
| site_cityst = Bowling Green, OH
| tv = ESPNU
| score = 44–20
| attend = 12,766
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 9
| time = 7:30 pm
| w/l = w
| away = y
| rank =
| opponent = Eastern Michigan
| site_stadium = Rynearson Stadium
| site_cityst = Ypsilanti, MI
| tv = ESPNU
| score = 39–32
| attend = 4,304
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 17
| time = 1:00 pm
| w/l = w
| away = y
| rank =
| opponent = Buffalo
| site_stadium = University at Buffalo Stadium
| site_cityst = Buffalo, NY
| tv =
| score = 31–17
| attend = 11,740
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = November 23
| time = 2:30 pm
| w/l = w
| rank =
| opponent = Toledo
| gamename = Peace Pipe Trophy
| site_stadium = Doyt Perry Stadium
| site_cityst = Bowling Green, OH
| tv = ESPNU
| score = 37–10
| attend = 18,926
}}
|{{CFB schedule entry
| date = January 6
| time = 8:00 pm
| w/l = l
| neutral = y
| rank =
| opponent = Tulsa
| gamename = GMAC Bowl
| site_stadium = Ladd–Peebles Stadium
| site_cityst = Mobile, AL
| tv = ESPN
| score = 7–63
| attend = 36,932
}}
}}
Roster
The 2007 Bowling Green Falcons football team consists of 96 total players. The class breakdown of these players is 12 seniors, 21 juniors, 30 sophomores, 12 redshirt freshman, and 19 true freshman.{{cite web|url=http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/bgu-m-footbl-mtt.html|title=2007 roster|publisher=BGSUFalcons.com|access-date=January 25, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071211181429/http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/bgu-m-footbl-mtt.html|archive-date=December 11, 2007|url-status=dead}} Returning starters from the 2006 team are six offensive starters and eight defensive starters. Overall, 53 lettermen are returning from the 2006 team (25 on offense, 28 on defense and 0 on special teams).{{cite web|url=http://cfn.scout.com/2/644766.html|title=2007 Bowling Green Preview|publisher=Scout.com|access-date=March 2, 2008|date=May 17, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080612131323/http://cfn.scout.com/2/644766.html|archive-date=June 12, 2008|url-status=dead}}
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;Wide Receivers
;Offensive Lineman
;Tight End
;Quarterback
|width="25"| |valign="top"| ;Running Back
;Defensive Lineman
;Defensive Tackles
;Defensive End
;Cornerbacks
;Defensive Backs
|width="25"| |valign="top"| ;Linebackers
;Long Snappers
;Kickers
;Punters
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Coaching staff
- Gregg Brandon – Head Coach
- Troy Rothenbuhler – Asst. Head Coach/Tight Ends/Recruiting
- Mick McCall – Offensive Coordinator
- Mike Ward – Defensive Coordinator
- Stephen Bird – Special Teams/Outside Receivers
- Matt Campbell – Offensive Line
- Adam Gonzaga – Secondary
- Deion Melvin – Linebackers
- John Hunter – Running Backs
- Doug Phillips – Defensive Line
- Jason Morton – Offensive Assistant
- Brad Wilson – Defensive Assistant
- Aaron Hillmann – Strength and Conditioning
- David Ebersbach – Director of Operations
Post season
As the 2007 college football season neared the end, many organizations began to announce finalists and winners of various post-season awards. Kory Lichtensteiger was named a finalist for the Rimington Trophy, given to the nation's best center. He was one of 6 athletes recognized.{{cite news|title=Lichtensteiger Named a Finalist for the Rimington Trophy|publisher=BGSUFalcons.com|url=http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112807aac.html|access-date=March 2, 2008|date=November 28, 2007|archive-date=December 31, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071231105452/http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112807aac.html|url-status=dead}} Bowling Green also had eight players make the All-Conference Teams (the fourth most of any school in the MAC{{cite web|url=http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112707aaa.html|title=Eight Falcons Earn All-MAC Honors|publisher=BGSUFalcons.com|access-date=March 2, 2008|date=November 27, 2007|archive-date=December 29, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071229194428/http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112707aaa.html|url-status=dead}}).
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{| |
| All-MAC First Team |
|---|
*Kory Lichtensteiger, Sr., C
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| valign="top" |
| All-MAC Second Team |
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*Drew Nystrom, Sr., OL
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| valign="top" |
| All-MAC Third Team |
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*Tyler Sheehan, So., QB
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|}
Statistics
=Team=
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{| class="wikitable" style="white-space:nowrap;" ! !! Team !! Opp | ||
| Scoring | 392 | 417 |
| Points per Game | 30.2 | 32.1 |
| First Downs | 299 | 302 |
| Rushing | 113 | 146 |
| Passing | 170 | 126 |
| Penalty | 16 | 30 |
| Total Offense | 5232 | 5518 |
| Avg per Play | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Avg per Game | 402.5 | 424.5 |
| Fumbles-Lost | 19–12 | 24–12 |
| Penalties-Yards | 85–731 | 75–669 |
| Avg per Game | 56.2 | 51.5 |
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| class="wikitable" style="white-space:nowrap;"
! !! Team !! Opp | ||
| Punts-Yards | 55-2035 | 54-2066 |
| Avg per Punt | 37.0 | 38.3 |
| Time of Possession/Game | 28:41 | 31:19 |
| 3rd Down Conversions | 74/180 (41%) | 83/180 (46%) |
| 4th Down Conversions | 12/21 (57%) | 7/17 (41%) |
| Touchdowns Scored | 49 | 55 |
| Field Goals-Attempts-Long | 15–19 | 11–16 |
| PAT-Attempts | 47–47 (100%) | 50–51 (98%) |
| Attendance | 80398 | 199086 |
| Games/Avg per Game | 5/16080 | 7/28441 |
| Neutral Site | 1/36932 |
|}
==Scores by quarter==
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|{{Linescore Amfootball| |Road=Opponents |R1= 102 |R2= 109 |R3= 77 |R4= 122 |Home=Bowling Green |H1= 85 |H2= 110 |H3= 107 |H4= 82 }} |
=Offense=
==Rushing==
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! Name !! GP-GS !! Att !! Gain !! Loss !! Net !! Avg !! TD !! Long !! Avg/G | |||||||||
| Turner, Anthony | 13 | 106 | 552 | 33 | 519 | 4.9 | 9 | 39 | 39.9 |
| Geter, Willie | 12 | 71 | 457 | 25 | 432 | 6.1 | 1 | 50 | 36.0 |
| Bullock, Chris | 11 | 64 | 314 | 33 | 281 | 4.4 | 0 | 24 | 25.5 |
| Macon, Dan | 13 | 36 | 186 | 24 | 162 | 4.5 | 2 | 26 | 12.5 |
| Sheehan, Tyler | 13 | 93 | 366 | 218 | 148 | 1.6 | 3 | 23 | 11.4 |
| Ransom, Eric | 2 | 9 | 46 | 0 | 46 | 5.1 | 0 | 14 | 23.0 |
| Glaud, Anthony | 8 | 15 | 56 | 36 | 20 | 1.3 | 0 | 13 | 2.5 |
| Barnes, Freddie | 13 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 8 | 0.8 |
| Partridge, Corey | 8 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 7 | 1.1 |
| Steffy, Shane | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TEAM | 10 | 15 | 0 | 31 | −31 | −2.1 | 0 | 0 | −3.1 |
| Total | 13 | 418 | 2007 | 400 | 1607 | 3.8 | 16 | 50 | 123.6 |
| Opponents | 13 | 570 | 2950 | 248 | 2702 | 4.7 | 25 | 63 | 207.8 |
==Passing==
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! Name !! GP-GS !! Effic !! Cmp-Att-Int !! Pct !! Yds !! TD !! Lng !! Avg/G | ||||||||
| Sheehan, Tyler Murray (the bomb) | 13 | 132.6 | 303–476–11 | 63.7 | 3264 | 23 | 83 | 251.1 |
| Glaud, Anthony | 8 | 133.2 | 23–36–2 | 63.9 | 266 | 2 | 32 | 33.2 |
| Turner, Anthony | 13 | 387.2 | 4–5–0 | 80.0 | 65 | 3 | 33 | 5.0 |
| Barnes, Freddie | 13 | 0.0 | 0–2–1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Partridge, Corey | 8 | 631.6 | 1–1–0 | 100.0 | 24 | 1 | 24 | 3.0 |
| Brighton, Derek | 12 | 150.4 | 1–1–0 | 100.0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0.5 |
| TEAM | 10 | 0.0 | 0–1–0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 13 | 134.9 | 332–522–14 | 63.6 | 3625 | 29 | 83 | 278.8 |
| Opponents | 13 | 138.5 | 230–381–14 | 60.4 | 2816 | 27 | 76 | 216.6 |
==Receiving==
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! Name !! GP-GS !! No. !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Long !! Avg/G | |||||||
| Barnes, Freddie | 13 | 82 | 962 | 11.7 | 9 | 44 | 74.0 |
| Partridge, Corey | 8 | 46 | 453 | 9.8 | 2 | 28 | 56.6 |
| Geter, Willie | 12 | 37 | 296 | 8.0 | 0 | 33 | 24.7 |
| Parks, Marques | 13 | 28 | 360 | 12.9 | 5 | 36 | 27.7 |
| Wright, Chris | 12 | 26 | 370 | 14.2 | 3 | 83 | 30.8 |
| Turner, Anthony | 13 | 22 | 185 | 8.4 | 1 | 31 | 14.2 |
| Pronty, Tyrone | 13 | 19 | 165 | 8.7 | 2 | 23 | 12.7 |
| Winovich, Pete | 13 | 15 | 93 | 6.2 | 0 | 11 | 7.2 |
| Kelley, Jermiah | 9 | 12 | 219 | 18.2 | 3 | 52 | 24.3 |
| Charles, Zach | 13 | 10 | 102 | 10.2 | 0 | 49 | 7.8 |
| Brighton, Derek | 12 | 10 | 97 | 9.7 | 0 | 18 | 8.1 |
| Ransom, Eric | 2 | 9 | 117 | 13.0 | 1 | 53 | 58.5 |
| Macon, Dan | 13 | 7 | 100 | 14.3 | 1 | 43 | 7.7 |
| Bullock, Chris | 11 | 4 | 29 | 7.2 | 0 | 11 | 2.6 |
| Sheehan, Tyler | 13 | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 2 | 25 | 3.8 |
| Cheathem, Keston | 8 | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 25 | 4.0 |
| Scheidler, Jimmy | 13 | 1 | −4 | −4.0 | 0 | 0 | −0.3 |
| Total | 13 | 332 | 3625 | 10.9 | 29 | 83 | 278.8 |
| Opponents | 13 | 230 | 2816 | 12.2 | 27 | 76 | 216.6 |
Statistics from: {{cite web|url=http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2007-2008/teamcume.html|title=Bowling Green – Cumulative Season Statistic|publisher=BGSUFalcons.com|access-date=March 2, 2008|archive-date=February 12, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090212012949/http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2007-2008/teamcume.html|url-status=dead}}
References
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