South Dakota State coach apologizes for running up score in 90-6 victory

The Associated Press
September 17, 2018 at 4:39PM
John Stiegelmeier
John Stiegelmeier (Howard Sinker/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota State head football coach John Stiegelmeier says he regrets allowing his team to pile up 90 points against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.

SDSU set a school record for points in its 90-6 victory Saturday night. The Jackrabbits had 926 yards of total offense - just shy of a Football Championship Subdivision record.

Stiegelmeier said in remarks after the game he was excited about the win but disappointed in how he managed the game.

He said he should have slowed his team down earlier and taken out all passing plays. Stiegelmeier said he should have been more respectful toward Arkansas Pine-Bluff and apologized.

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