WESSON – Better late than never.

The 2009 football season finale for the Co-Lin Wolfpack andHinds Community College was postponed until Saturday because theEagles played a rain-delayed Sunday game. Saturday’s 2 p.m. kickoffon the Raymond campus is a South Division game.

In an unusual turn of events, the Hinds game at Gulf Coast inPerkinston last Thursday night was postponed due to a severethunderstorm that inundated the already-wet field. As expected,Gulf Coast (7-1, 5-0) smashed Hinds 41-6.

Co-Lin head coach Glenn Davis said Hinds set the Saturday gametime, with no input provided by administrators with the MississippiAssociation of Community/Junior Colleges.

“Hinds called and told us when we were going to play,” saidDavis. “It’s their home game but the (league) commissioner shouldhave been involved.”

The Eagles (3-5, 1-4) have fallen on hard times. Once anationally-ranked, South Division powerhouse, the Eagles finished1-8 last year, forced to forfeit a two South Division wins becauseof an ineligible player.

Hinds athletic director Gene Murphy came out of retirement topick up the pieces left behind by J. Mike Smith who resigned.Murphy’s wife, Dot, returned to the staff as wide receiverscoach.

Davis said the Eagles would provide a stiff test for his team.”Hinds has some ability. They have been in some close ballgames andlost some tough ones. We will have to fight out tails off to beatthem up there.”

Davis compared Hinds to Gulf Coast because of the physicalskills. “Hinds is kind of like Gulf Coast because they are veryphysical runners.

The Eagles count on two quarterbacks, Les Lemons (5-9, 180, fr.)of Vicksburg and Wesley Mounger (5-9, 160, soph.) of Clinton. Bothare quick and explosive.

Lemons has rushed for 30 yards and passed for 480 yards thisseason, accounting for 8 touchdowns. His favorite target is widereceiver Treyvias Alexander (6-2, 200, soph.) of Breaux Bridge, La.Co-Lin defensive coordinator Brett Shufelt labeled Alexander “abig-time player.”

Shufelt said Anton Taylor (5-10, 210, soph.) from JacksonProvine, “is a big, physical running back who was a 60-meter dashnational champion. He might be the fastest guy in the state.”

Taylor has rushed for 637 yards and 3 TDs.

“It’s a rivalry game for us because we have so many kids whoplayed against them in high school,” said Shufelt.

He said the Pack would be minus some starters Saturday. Outsidelinebacker Charles (Bobo) Rancifer will miss a second straight gamebecause of an ankle injury. End Josh Tillman has the flu and tackleBo Tillman aggravated a knee injury.

Overall, Co-Lin’s defense ranks second overall, allowing 261yards per game. The Wolves are No. 1 in pass defense (134.8 ypg)and seventh in rush defense (126.5).

In the muddy, rain-soaked 27-13 win over East Central lastThursday night in Stone Stadium, cornerback Dequan Menzie ledCo-Lin with 6 solo tackles and 2 assists. Lionel Stokes made atotal of 9 tackles. Roland Dampeer had 8 stops and Ken Adams 7.Reggie Hunt and James Hunt intercepted passes.

Wolves On Offense

By contrast, Davis coordinates the Co-Lin offense that rankseighth overall. Co-Lin averages 316.6 ypg total offense.

Looking at the Hinds defense, Davis said the Eagles have severalstrong players. Leon Mackey (6-6, 250, fr.) from Wilmington, Del.is a force at defensive end. Herman Marshall (6-5, 250, soph.) ofBaton Rouge is a powerful defensive lineman.

Working in the offensive line for the Wolves are Darion Smith atcenter, Bennie Peoples at left tackle, Pat Wallace at left guard,Joe Collins at right guard and Oscar Johnson at right tackle

“Hopefully, we can win three in a row,” said Davis. A victorywould give Co-Lin 5 wins in the last 6 games.

Against East Central, freshman running back Titus Mobley rushedfor 101 yards, including a 65-yard touchdown run. Fred Fullerreturned a kickoff 86 yards for a TD. Percy Turner passed toCarlton Ollie for a TD and Reggie Hunt returned an interception fora TD.

Punter/placekicker Tyler Fitzgerald kicked 3 of extra points.Fitzgerald’s 38.2-yard punting average is second in the league.

Wolf Tails: Last year Co-Lin beat Hinds 26-12 in the seasonfinale for both schools.