The Ohio Defense (Green) used a touchdown and four turnovers to post a 57-33 win over the Offense (White) in the annual Green and White Game at Peden Stadium Saturday afternoon. S Chip Cox scored the Defense's touchdown after he picked off a Ryan Hawk pass that bounced off WR Scott Mayle and raced 62 yards to paydirt. The Defense's speed off the ends was too much for a line hit hard by graduation and injury. Four offensive linemen watched the game in street clothes. Use of the option was also limited as the scrimmage did not allow hits on the quarterback instead counting him down when he was touched.

In the scoring system used, the offense received points for a touchdown (6), field goal (3) and first down (1). The defense got points for a touchdown (6), turnover (5), blocked field goal or three-and-out stand (2) and a missed field goal or third-down stop (1).

The Defense got 26 of its points off turnovers. ILB Dennis Chukwuemeka started the scoring when he picked off a pass on the game's first possession. OLB Tyler Russ later blitzed through and actually took a handoff from QB Fred Ray, DE Kevin Carberry hopped on a Hawk fumble and Cox grabbed his pick-six.

Ryan Hawk was in the middle of some of the game's biggest plays. In addition to throwing the Cox interception, Hawk hooked up with a streaking Anthony Hackett for a 31-yard TD strike. In perhaps the best play of the game, he completed a 49-yard pass to Scott Mayle who made a nice, diving grab. Hawk finished the day with 209 yards and one touchdown on 11-of-22 passing. Fred Ray was 11-for-20 passing for 64 yards. HB Ray Huston led all rushers with 20 yards on six carries.

Depth Chart (at least how it appeared to me)

Offense - QB's Fred Ray and Ryan Hawk alternated plays. Skill position players alternated in and out but the offensive line had two units. First team OL: Ralph Bracamonte (C), Tim Givens (G), Matt Coppage (G), Derek Gandy (T), Steve Lawrence (T). Second team OL: Troy Denerson (C), J.J. Knabb (G), Mike Nelson (G), Seth Ream (T), Dave Williams (T).

Defense - First Team: ELi Kiener (NG), Keith Adamson (DE), Andre Parker (DE), Tyler Russ (OLB), Hugh Grant (OLB), Dennis Chukwuemeka (ILB), Spencer Tatum (ILB), Andre Bradford (CB), Dion Byrum (CB), Rob Stover (S), Chip Cox (S). Second Team: Perrier Paul (NG), David Escobar (DE), Kevin Carberry (DE), Charles Terry (OLB), Willie Sherman (OLB), Matt Muncy (ILB), Pete Brately (ILB), Marcquis Parham (CB), Thomas Wright (CB), Rahman Shavers (S), Bo Lebherz (S).

Kickers - Matt Miller (P), Greg DiMarino (PK).

Those not participating due to injury: Chris Jackson (HB), Darrick Bell (HB), David Tennant (HB), Rashad Butler (FS), Demetri Taylor (ILB), Aaron Bryant (OG), Brian Brown (OG), Shane Yates (C), Dennis Thompson (OT), Garrett Bush (DE).

Statistics

Rushing (31-59-2 td): Ray Huston 6-20-1 td; Ryan Hawk 7-16; Anthony Hackett 1-14; Phillip Fountain 2-13-1 td; Ike Simmons 1-11; Brad Young 5-5; Fred Ray 5-2; Stafford Owens 1-(-1); Justin Roush 2-(-6); TEAM 1-(-15).

Passing (23-43-2, 286 yards, 1 td): Ryan Hawk 11-22-1, 209 yards, 1 td; Fred Ray 11-20-1, 64 yards; Adam Porter 1-1-0, 13 yards.

Receiving (23-286-1 td): Adam Porter 3-50; D.T. Boon 3-33; Ahmona Maxwell 3-21; Justin Halada 3-12; Scott Mayle 2-90; Anthony Hackett 2-40-1 td; Stafford Owens 2-7; Justin Riley 1-11; Justin Roush 1-10; Ryan Antle 1-6; Bobby Teten 1-4; Ray Huston 1-2.