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Mocs working to keep offense progressing

UTC running back Derrick Craine finds a hole between Mars Hill defenders Lane Burnett, left, and Trey Clark, right, during the Mocs' football game against the Lions at Finley Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. UTC won 44-34. UTC running back Derrick Craine finds a hole between Mars Hill defenders Lane Burnett, left, and Trey Clark, right, during the Mocs' football game against the Lions at Finley Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, in Chattanooga, Tenn. UTC won 44-34.

By Gene Henley September 18, 2015 3 min read

The best part about the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s offensive performance last Saturday against Mars Hill?

There’s still room for improvement.

After a dismal performance against now top-ranked Jacksonville State in the opener, the 10th-ranked Mocs racked up 44 points on 28 first downs and 518 yards of total offense against the NCAA Division II school. The week prior, they were held to 196 yards of total offense.

UTC needed nearly every point last week, too, as the Lions piled up 428 yards of offense and scored 34 points, which kept the game close.

“It feels good to have a good performance,” running back Derrick Craine said. “Every week you score points, you get into a rhythm and it feels really good. Hopefully we can continue that success and continue putting points on the board.”