Clayson Shines in Second Scrimmage

POCATELLO, Idaho- As the Idaho State offense continues to grow trough out fall camp, one thing has become apparent and that is Braeden Clayson has turned into the leader of the offensive line. Following Saturday afternoon's second scrimmage at Holt Arena, Idaho State coach Mike Kramer praised the efforts of the senior captain.

“Braeden Clayson is an inspiration on the offensive front,” Kramer said. “He played outstanding and he has had an outstanding camp. He is one of the premiere players in the conference on the offensive line. He has really had a nice camp, a nice career and I couldn't be happier that he is playing so well.”

The 84 play scrimmage lasted 71 minutes and saw many highlights from the offense and defense. The only down side to the scrimmage was the Bengals lost defensive lineman Leki Fuapau for the rest of the season with a major knee injury that he suffered in the scrimmage.

“He was having the best camp of any defender on our team,” Kramer said.

Kevin Yost threw a 16-yard touchdown pass to Derek Graves, a 21-yarder to Luke Austin and a 43 yard touchdown reception to Rodrick Rumble. Freshman Brad Kragthorpe tossed a 25-yarder to Kelvin Krosch and Justin Arias hit Rumble on a 10-yard touchdown reception. Tavoy Moore also had a five-yard touchdown run.

Defensively, Mitch Beckstead picked off a Kragthorpe pass while Ed Pritchett also had an interception. The defense had a safety and Taylor Ragan recorded a pass deflection.

“We did a good job today defensively,” Kramer said. “We tried to do everything we could to take away their favorite receivers and for us that is Rodrick Rumble. We wanted to make sure we took as much away from him as possible. He has to find away to get open in the double coverage.”

CJ Reyes made a 45, 43 and 34 yard field goal but missed a 42-yarder. Brendon Garcia knocked in a 30 yard field goal.

The excitement of football season just around the corner brought out a nice crowd to Holt Arena to watch the second scrimmage.

“Our obligation is to win every game regardless of who we play,” Kramer said. “I hope fans understand that we want to be exciting but we have a responsibility to our university, our students and to our entire fan base to be the best team we can be on every play. We weren't at all times today.”

On August 25, Idaho State fans will have an opportunity to meet their favorite Bengal student-athletes and coaches. From 5-7 p.m. at Holt Arena, the athletic department will host the second annual Holt Hoorah.

The event is free to the public. At 5:15 p.m. on the field there will be a ribbon cutting with ISU Credit Union to celebrate the new turf being installed.

There will be free food and drinks just outside Holt Arena and each ISU athletic team will be present conducting contests and playing games with fans. There will be drawings for commemorative autographed footballs, and many other prizes to be given away as well!
Season and single game tickets are on sale now at the Holt Arena Ticket Office. Fans can purchase tickets at the ticket office or call, 208-282-FANS or by logging onto isubengals.com. Idaho State opens the season Sept. 3 at Washington State and the home opener is Sept. 10 against Western State College at 4 p.m.

Tickets for the game are half off and if fans become a fan of the Idaho State Athletics Facebook page they can print a coupon voucher off for a $6 ticket. It is one voucher per individual. ICCU will also be giving shirts to the first 5,000 people into the game.