The Birds own version of thunder and lightning saw Willie Watts rush seven times for 33 yards, while University of Illinois transfer Quincy Washington also had seven carries for 23 yards, including an eight-yard touchdown scamper.
Defensively, the Birds were led in tackles by sophomore defensive end Ray Robinson with four stops, including two solo. Greg Helle, Otis Spates, Gean Gilot, and Randolph Waite also contributed three tackles apiece.
Dusty and Kevin are neck-and-neck. They both did some good things, Johnson said, but theyre both fouling some things up.
At some point in time, one of them will separate himself from the other and earn the starting nod, Johnson added.
Johnson also expressed concern regarding his teams health. Especially defensive tackles David Bull and Tejuan Hartley and linebacker Tim Beshel.
The Redbirds head into their August 30th match-up with Western Michigan ranked No. 16 in both the Sports Network and ESPN/USA Today Top 25 Preseason polls.
