Matt Witteman went absolutely off for Law on Thursday night, accounting for every single one of their five touchdowns in a dominant 36-0 shutout victory over Hamden at Joe Bruno Field. This senior quarterback wasn’t just good; he was the entire show, throwing for three scores and rushing for two more, leading his team to a huge SCC football win.
Witteman’s Electric Playmaking Was Unstoppable
Yeah, Witteman started a little slow, even tossing an interception on Law’s first second-half possession, but when he clicked, he was unstoppable. He turned it around fast in the second quarter and just kept delivering. His two rushing touchdowns, from 20 and 2 yards out, showed his versatility, and those three passing TDs? Pure precision. The Green Dragons had no answer for his dual-threat attack. Witteman’s performance was player-of-the-game worthy for sure, and he showed why he’s one of Connecticut’s top returning quarterbacks.
Law’s Defense: Fast, Physical, and Flat-Out NASTY
While Witteman was slinging it, Law’s defense was the real backbone of this win, and honestly, they look terrifying. They forced a ridiculous four turnovers against Hamden, including three in the third quarter alone that directly led to 14 points for Law. Alex Konilan snagged a huge fumble recovery early in the third after Hamden tried an onside kick, and Logan Mullarkey picked off Soren Wallin, Hamden’s quarterback. Seamus Fedigan was a turnover machine, recovering fumbles in both the first half (deep in Hamden territory, no less!) and the third. Witteman himself even said the defense was “on fire today” and “right there to pick us up” when the offense started slow. Coach Ryan Pearson isn’t surprised, saying his guys have been “playing out of their minds,” super-fast, super-physical, and “electric” in scrimmages. When a defense plays with that kind of intensity and forces four turnovers, including shutting down a 52-yard touchdown run due to a holding penalty, they’re going to be tough to beat.
This kind of dominant performance from Law, especially that defense, sets them up for a seriously exciting run. They’ve got high expectations, and if they keep this energy up, they’re going to be a problem for any team they face. You gotta love seeing a team come out firing like that early in the season! And speaking of wins, our own Seattle Seahawks pulled off a gritty 13-10 victory over the New England Patriots. Always good to see a W for the home squad, no matter where you are.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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