NCAA: Clan Falls to Humboldt State (video)

Burnaby, B.C. – Quarterback Mike Proulx threw three touchdowns including one on the first drive of the game as the Humboldt State University Lumberjacks defeated the Simon Fraser University Clan football team by a score of 35-7 at Fox Field on Saturday afternoon in Great Northwest Athletic Conference action. SFU falls to 1-3 (0-3 GNAC) on the season while HSU remains undefeated at 3-0 (2-0 GNAC).

“I thought we were physical today. They are big in size and have a lot of experience,” said Head Coach Dave Johnson following game. “They are a little more athletic on special teams which played a bit of a role. I think as a team we need to focus on each play. We are not old enough or mature enough to take in the whole picture. Our guys played with spirit and passion. There are some positives there but we have some things to address.”

After J.J. Latu returned the opening kickoff 78 yards, Proulx connected with Chris Bolt in the end zone for the touchdown to give the Lumberjacks an early lead. Bolt took another short pass from Proulx into the end zone to start the second quarter to give HSU a 14-0 lead.

Running back Lyndon Rowells had a strong game as he earned the first down with a 44-yard rush and then followed that with a 16-yard rush into the end zone to give the visitors a three-touchdown lead.

Clan running back Bo Palmer took a hand-off from quarterback Trey Wheeler for a 68-yard touchdown as he found an opening on the left side of the HSU defense. However, Proulx countered for Humboldt State as he launched a pass to Victor Spencer to restore the 21-point lead.

Proulx added a touchdown for insurance late in the third quarter as he executed a quarterback draw to give the Lumberjacks a 35-7 lead and win.

Proulx went 25-for-44 with 262 passing yards and three touchdowns. Wheeler was 9-for-19 with 50 passing yards. Palmer rushed for 148 yards on 23 carries for SFU while Rowells rushed for 136 yards on 27 carries.

Brian Blumberg kicked all the converts for the Lumberjacks while Ian Sternau kicked the lone convert for Simon Fraser.

Next up, SFU takes on Central Washington on October 1 in Ellensburg, WA at 1 pm.