Game 1: Lafayette — The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is back after a six-month hiatus and an interesting exchange with an invisible President by our series’ name sake, Clint Eastwood.

After four first-quarter interceptions put the Quakers behind, 21-0, they fought back but were unable to close the gap in a 28-21 loss (see game recap).

THE GOOD: Conner Scott and Lyle Marsh's successful return from injury. After season-ending injuries last season, Scott and Marsh looked great in their first game back. They were the Quakers’ top two receivers of the night. Scott had 12 catches for 161 yards and Marsh pulled in eight receptions for 66 yards and two receiving touchdowns. Now that opposing coaches have film on these two, these secret weapons might not be so secret anymore.

Related: Marsh, Scott return to action to weekend

THE BAD: Billy Ragone’s first quarter interceptions. Ragone had five picks total on the night, but he looked especially off in the first quarter, throwing an interception in each of the first three drives. Take away the turnovers and the numbers look OK: 14-for-23 for 153 yards and a touchdown, plus 58 rushing yards and another touchdown. But five interceptions?! Sometimes, it seemed like Ragone was throwing to nobody.

THE UGLY: Taylor Brown's ejection. Senior nose guard Taylor Brown was ejected from the game after a blatant late hit on Lafayette quarterback Zach Zweizig in the second quarter. It will be interesting to see if he receives additional punishment from the coaching staff.