Mocs Rebound Against The Cumberland Bulldogs

Mocs Roll to 47-6 Win in Home Opener CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.---The Chattanooga Mocs (1-1) overcame a sloppy first half to pull away to 47-6 win over Cumberland (1-1) in the Mocs’ home opener.  Chattanooga used a dynamic passing attack gaining 368 yards in the air. The first half saw the Mocs move the ball well, but not find the end zone.  The first UTC drives went deep into CU territory, but resulted in just 16 points due to turning the ball over on downs once, two missed field goals and a missed PAT. Junior QB Tony Pastore came off the bench to post career high numbers with 320 yards on 15 of 27 passing.  He tossed three touchdowns to go with one interception.  Starting QB Jare Gault was five-of-nine for 48 yards. The favorite targets of the night were Blue Cooper and Clint Woods who combined for 18 of the 20 receptions for 334 yards.  Cooper had 10 catches for 159 yards (both career highs) and two TDs, while Woods had a career-high 175 yards on eight receptions and one score. The defense held the Bulldogs to 283 yards on the night.  The Mocs were paced by LB Joseph Thornton’s nine stops.  Safety Tony Swafford made five tackles to go with an interception and a blocked kick. The Mocs return to action, weather permitting, next Saturday at Florida State, with a 3:45 p.m. start time.  The game will be broadcast on ESPNU.