Truman at SBU Features A Pair Of D2 Offensive Headliners

Truman State running back Cody Schrader eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark just past the midway point of the season. Gregg Nesbitt, who has been coaching nearly four decades, marvels at the accomplishment….

Schrader’s 278-yard rushing day at Missouri S&T was the fifth highest total for a Bulldog. The sophomore had racked up 208 yards by intermission, which is the third highest rushing total for a half at Truman. Schrader also went over 2,000 yards (2,054), in his 23rd career game on Saturday. Coach Nesbitt credits his young offensive line, which consists of freshmen and sophomores…

The Bulldogs may have to run it to keep the Southwest Baptist offense off the field this Saturday. SBU quarterback Cooper Callis was named the D2Football.com Offensive Player of the Week for his 512 passing yards and six touchdowns last week in a victory at William Jewell. Callis is fifth in the country in passing with 1,942 yards…..

Coach Gregg Nesbitt, whose Bulldogs are 5-1 overall and 1-1 in the GLVC. The Bearcats are 2-4 and 1-1 in the conference. Truman went on the road and beat SBU 38-20 to start the spring season. The ‘Dogs head back to Bolivar on Saturday. You can hear the game on Superstation KRES and centralmoinfo.com starting with the Truman Tailgate at 12:15.