Blue Raider fans said farewell to 22 seniors on Saturday night inside Floyd Stadium. Highlighted by Steven Rhodes, Jeremy Cutrer and I’Tavius Mathers, each individual of the senior class was given their own spotlight before the game.
The 2016 class is one that has been bowl eligible five times, and will play in three bowls by seasons end. The win on Saturday against FAU gave the senior class its third eight win season, with signature wins over Georgia Tech and Missouri during their tenure.
Defensive end Shaquille Huff started his team-leading 37th straight game Saturday night. Huff, Rhodes, and Hunter Rodgers all played in their team-leading 50th game on Senior Day which is tied for second most in school history.
Cornerback Jeremy Cutrer recorded his second and third interceptions of the season against FAU and the fifth and sixth of his career.
Linebacker Richie Bisaccia honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Defensive end Chris Hale honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Running back I’Tavius Mathers honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Cornerback Jeremy Cutrer leads the Blue Raiders onto the field against FAU on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Offensive lineman Hunter Rodgers honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Cornerback Jeremy Cutrer getting his team pumped up prior to the FAU game on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Wide receiver Demetrius Frazier honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Defensive end Azar Wilson honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Defensive tackle Jimal McBride honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Defensive end Chris Hale honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Safety Nick Beasley honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Defensive tackle Raynard Felton honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Offensive lineman Maurquice Shakir honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Offensive lineman Daniel Stephens honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Wide receiver Terry Pettis honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Defensive end Steven Rhodes honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Defensive Tackle Shaquille Huff honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Safety Chris Brown honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Wide Receiver Rod Ducksworth honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Wide Receiver Dennis Andrews honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Wide Receiver Dennis Andrews honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Linebacker Richie Bisaccia honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Running back I’Tavius Mathers honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Wide receiver Terry Pettis honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Long snapper William Eads honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Cornerback Jeremy Cutrer honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Cornerback Jeremy Cutrer honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Offensive lineman Josh Chester honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Cornerback Dontavius Heard honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
Safety Deontay Evans honored during pre-game Senior Day festivities on Nov. 27, 2016. (Photo by Tyler Lamb/Sports Editor)
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Feature Photo by Erin Douglas
Story by Willie Phaler
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