Angelo State (5-5, 2-5 LSC) at Tarleton  (5-5, 4-3 LSC)
Date	Saturday, Nov. 12
Location	San Angelo Stadium San Angelo, Texas
Kickoff	2 p.m.
Game Notes	Angelo State
Radio	KWFR 101.9 FM Jeremy Bryant // Play-by-Play Chris Cortez // Analyst
Live Stats	Click Here

The Game
Saturday's game between Angelo State and Tarleton marks the final game of the regular season. The Rams and Texans are both sitting at 5-5 on the year and looking to climb above .500 with a win. Both teams are coming off wins, as ASU earned a 34-14 Lone Star Conference victory against Incarnate Word, and Tarleton defeated Division III's Millsaps College seven days ago, 44-3.  

The Series
Angelo State may hold a 14-13 lead in the all-time series but it has been over a decade since the Rams walked off the field with a victory against Tarleton. The Texans have won 10 consecutive games in the series. Angelo State's last win against Tarleton was a 45-25 decision in San Angelo on Oct. 28, 2000. In last year's showdown in Stephenville, Angelo State carried a 14-point lead into the fourth quarter; however, 17-unanswered points by the Texans gave Tarleton State a 37-34 victory.

The Coaches
Angelo State: Will Wagner (Hardin-Simmons, '96) continues his first year as head coach of the Rams after serving at Northwest Missouri State for 12 years. The Odessa native helped the Bearcats win three national championships as an assistant head coach and defensive backs coach.

Tarleton: Carey Fowler (Murray State, '94) is in his second season as head coach of the Texans after previously serving as the team's defensive coordinator. Fowler is no stranger to the Lone Star Conference, having spent seven seasons as defensive coordinator at Midwestern State. In his two season, Fowler has an 8-13 career record.

The Program
Angelo State won the NAIA National Championship in 1978 and has won three Lone Star Conference  Championships (1978, 1984, 1987). The Rams have seen five NCAA D-II playoff appearances and produced 57 All-Americans. Angelo State has sent 11 student-athletes on to successful NFL careers, including Pierce Holt, who earned two Super Bowl rings with the San Francisco 49ers in 1988 and 1989, was a two-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted into the NCAA Division II Football Hall of Fame in 2000. Legendary Baylor head coach Grant Teaff coached at ASU, and has been inducted into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame with Holt and former Rams' tackle Rodney Cason.

This Week's Opponent
Tarleton State University is located in Stephenville, Texas, and has an enrollment of 9,450. Founded in 1899, the Texans are members of the Lone Star Conference. After going 10-3 and earning a share of the LSC South title in 2009, the Texans finished just 3-8 a year ago and 2-4 in the LSC.

Dynamic Duo
Defensive ends Lawrence Rumph and Shiloh Hickman have made an impact in the Rams' front four. On the year, Rumph ranks 18th in the nation with 8.0 sacks, which is best on the team. In Lone Star Conferene games, Hickman leads the conference in  sacks, averaging 0.83 per game. In just six games, the junior has recorded four solo and assited on two against LSC foes.

Let There Be Light
The Rams are undefeated during day game this season with a record of 4-0. Angelo State has  outscored its opponents 149 to 68, while racking up 395.5 yards of total offense.  Running back Tristan Carter has averaged 90.8 yards on the ground, including five touchdowns for the Rams.

Turnover Tuesday Makes for a Productive Saturday
After a shaky performance against LSC regular season champions Midwestern State midway through the season, the Rams' defense put an emphasis on creating takeaways. Tuesday's practices took on the mantra of Turnover Tuesday, where the defense focused on generating takways. This carried over to the field, as the Rams have forced 11 takeaways in the last three games, including seven against Texas A&M-Kingsville.  

Stick With Me
Alvin Johnson has earned the nickname “Stick” for being one of the Rams best defensive backs. The junior captain continues to pace the secondary, as he has six pass breakups and a team-high 65 tackles. The Houston native also had his first interception against Texas A&M-Kingsville two weeks ago. The Javelinas were threating, but Johnson picked the ball off in the end zone to end the threat.

Tha Carter VII
Angelo State ranks fourth in the LSC in rushing offense, chalking up 148.4 yards per game. This is in large part to Rams' running back Tristan Carter. The Tucker, Ga., native is sixth in the LSC in rushing yards per game with 77.4. The senior has turned out four 100-yard performances on the season, and he now has six for his career.  Don't be fooled though, as Carter is a dual threat for the Rams' offensive attack. He is second on the team in receptions, hauling in 25 catches this year. The 5-foot 7-inch Carter has punched the ball into the end zone 10 times this year (9 rushing, 1 receiving), which leads the team.

Tip of the Cap, Friend
ASU head coach Will Wagner and assistant head coach Theron Aych will wear red visors to honor Scott Bostwick this season after their friend and colleague suffered a heart attack and passed away in June. Wagner coached with Bostwick who was the defensive coordinator at Northwest Missouri State for 17 years before being named the Bearcats' head coach in January.

“Coach Bostwick was like a brother to me,” Wagner said. “We coached together for 13 years and I learned a lot about defensive football from him. He had the biggest heart; he would drop everything he was doing to help you out. He was a great coach, mentor and friend who never lived out his dream of leading the Bearcats out onto the field as their head coach, and that's a shame. Bostwick was famous in the MIAA and around D-II football for wearing a red hat on the sidelines so the defensive players could spot him easily. I am grateful for all he did for me and I wear this red hat to honor him.”

Follow From Home
If you cannot attend the Angelo State football game, ASU has you covered. Jeremy Bryant will call the game with help from analyst Randy Ward on 94.7 KIXY-FM, which will also be streamed on AngeloSports.com. Live updates will be provided on Angelo State's Facebook page along with its Twitter account, @AngeloSports.

On This Day
:: Nov. 12, 1994 // Texas A&M-Kingsville 30, Angelo State 28
ASU came within two points of its first Lone Star Conference championship since 1987, falling to Texas A&M-Kingsville, 30-28. The Rams scored early on a four-yard strike from Mike Jinks to David Andrews, but the Javelinas would counter with a score to tie the game. Angelo State trailed 23-14 at the break, but three second-half turnovers by the Javelinas kept ASU in the hunt. ASU missed a field goal with 0:51 remaining which allowed TAMUK to hold on for its third consecutive Lone Star Conference title.

:: Nov. 12, 2005 // Northwest Missouri 45, Angelo State 14
Northwest Missouri State jumped out to a 21-0 lead early in the second quarter and went on to rout Angelo State, 45-14, in the opening round of the Division II playoffs. Running back Xavier Omon and quarterback Josh Lamberson were the Bearcats' offensive stars. Omon carried 24 times for 225 yards and two touchdowns, while Lamberson completed 18-of-24 passes for 258 yards and a pair of TDs.The Rams cut their deficit to 21-7 midway through the second quarter when Brandon Davis recovered a fumble in the end zone, but the Bearcats countered with three unanswered TDs to pull away. Freshman running back Kyle Fox led Angelo State with 174 yards on 21 carries. Quarterback Trey Weishuhn completed 11-of-25 passes for 120 yards. Angelo State ended its season 9-3, a seven win improvement from the previous year.