The first three games of the series were played in Columbus at Memorial Stadium as part of the Riverbend Classic. Valdosta State is coached by Chris Hatcher, the school's most honored football alumnus, who has begun his head coaching career with nine wins in 10 starts. Hatcher, who won the Harlon Hill Trophy as an all-America quarterback at VSU, graduated in 1995. He worked as an assistant at VSU, Central Florida and Kentucky before becoming the Blazer boss last December. West Georgia's Glen Spencer is in his third season and comes into this week's game with a very impressive 28-5 record and two conference championships under his belt.
Statistics bear out the excellent records West Georgia and Valdosta State boast.
Both teams are at or near the top of virtually every offensive and defensive category in the conference. Click me to find out how to listen to the broadcast on the Internet.