As the Mt. Union Purple Raiders look to win a 12th Division III championship, the Purple Raiders are playing well and looking strong.
Former professional quarterback and Mt. Union signal-caller Jim Ballard joined the Sam Bourquin Show Thursday to talk about the team heading into Salem, VA and their chances against St. Thomas (Minn) on Friday night.
"We took away the run (against Wisconsin-Whitewater) and we have a dual-threat quarterback in Taurice Scott, so we're in good shape," Ballard said.
Ballard says the senior quarterback out of Alliance has truly learned the position and has taken command of his team.
"He's going through his progressions, he's making his reads, he's not looking to run right away if he sees nothing downfield," Jim explained.
As far as St Thomas, he knows they will look to establish the run early.
"They have a big offensive line, look for Mount to stack the box, so we have to stop them early and make some plays."