It was hard for Evangel to stop #21 Bobby Felder, who averaged 22.3 yards per punt return during the Sept. 1 game where Nicholls beat Evangel 42-0.
The Nicholls State Colonels are 1-6 on the year and 0-3 in conference play, but head coach Charlie Stubbs said the team will do everything it can to make Homecoming a happy weekend for everyone.
The Colonels celebrate Homecoming this Saturday when they welcome Stephen F. Austin State University to John L. Guidry Stadium.
Stubbs said he is not worried about the distractions that go hand-in-hand with Homecoming and that he is excited about former students and players coming back to the University.
“There’s a lot of pride instilled, and it’s not a distraction for us at all,” Stubbs said. “A lot of my team, coaches and players will participate in activities to support in everything. I have no problem with it, and I’ve enjoyed time.”
Stubbs said he does not like going through any year having more losses than wins, but he understands the process.
So far this season, the Colonels rank last in conference in total offense and scoring offense, but Nicholls ranks first in the league in pass defense.
The Colonels will look to get their first win in the conference this Saturday against Stephen F. Austin with kickoff coming at 5:30. p.m.