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past. They've had their struggles just like we have. It's going to be an interesting game to see which team makes the most mistakes." 3) Watch out: Delta's Terrelle Williams is ranked third nationally in tackles per game, making him one to tango with. But at ECCC, Karcher said the team isn't in the right place to worry about just one person. 4) Too thin, too thick or just right?: It's all about consistency. Karcher said the Warriors just don't have any- accept for freshman running back Lam arcus Franks. On 64 carries this season, he's rushed for for 279 yards. "He's been the most consistent all year of anyone on offense," Karcher said. "Other than that, we haven't had much consistency the way we want ... but for the most part the effort has been there.' 5) Nice ring to it: As part of Home– coming festivities, the members of EMCC baseball team will receive their MACJC State Championship rings. The Diamond Warriors won the state title with a 4-0 vic– tory of Northwest Mississippi Commu– nity College in May.

WARRIORS from page Bl "There's a lot of excitement." Karcher said. "In most places, Homecomings are big days, our young men are trying to find a way to win a football game." Here are five things to watch for in Saturday's 2 p.m. game: 1) StreQgth of schedule: A third of the NJCM rankings is calculated by a com– puter that adds a strength of schedule component The Warriors would certainly gain some help if the situation were to arise. This week is just the second time they'll face an unranked team this season · after playing five teams up and down the Top 20. In Week 4, ECCC lost 24-7 to unranked Southwest Mississippi Commu– nity College. 2) Momentum builder: Delta has something ECCC desperately wants: a win in 2013. Last week, the Trojans grabbed a 34-27 decision of Northwest Mississippi Community College to end a five-game skid to open the season. "It's another good opportunity for u ." Karcher said. ''Two teams that are a little bit more equa1 than they've been in the

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