Scott’s success in the Southland

On the team side, the Cardinal offense led by Scott began the game with two drives spanning over 70 yards taking only seven plays to get into the endzone. The UIW defense didn’t allow a single first down through the first quarter and the Cardinals led 35-0, setting a school record for most points scored in a quarter.

Cardinals catch footballs

Having a great receiving core helps tremendously, and Scott’s crew is nothing short of dominant. So far this season, UIW wide receiver Taylor Grimes (No. 16 in video below) has 517 receiving yards on 35 completions and eight touchdowns in 2022. A graduate transfer from Cisco College, wide receiver Darion Chafin caught 28 passes for 574 yards and six touchdowns. Both Grimes and Chafin have led the way in creating space against their opponents and make each game a talent show.

 Former Colonel in conference

Scott is no stranger to the Southland Conference. A former Nicholls Colonel, Scott started all seven games at quarterback. Scott became the definition of a dual threat QB, accounting for 2,241 yards of offense with a 320.1 yards per game average. Scott threw for 1,684 yards and 18 touchdowns, averaging 240.6 yards and had 125 completions on 215 passes for a 58.1 percent clip. Needless to say, the abilities for Scott to become legendary didn’t become relevant overnight.

Scott’s records at Nicholls

– Ranks 6th all-time in career passing yards (3,767) in just 18 games played
– Led the Southland in rushing yards with 990 in the 2021 season
– Set single-game record for total offense with 480 yards (359p, 121r) against Louisiana (9/11/2021)
– Tied program single-game record for passing touchdowns with five against UIW (3/27/21)
– Tied program single-game record twice with six touchdowns responsible for against Lamar (3 rush, 3 pass) and UIW (5 pass, 1 rush) (Spring 2021)

Lindsey’s Lagniappe

Before appearing in the Southland Conference, Scott went through junnior college before earning a spot on Missouri’s football squad. Scott was one of the top junior college quarterbacks in the nation who led East Mississippi Community College to an 11-1 record and the 2017 NJCAA national championship. Chosen to Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) Second Team, Scott was voted the Mississippi Bowl Committee’s Player of the Year for EMCC’s state championship squad. He ranked third among the NJCAA’s 2017 national statistical leaders in passing yards per game (290.1 yds/gm), fourth with 29 passing touchdowns and fifth in pass completion percentage (64.8%).

In high school, Scott was named the 2015 Gatorade Louisiana Football Player of the Year after leading 14-1 Zachary High School to Class 5A state title. He was also named Mr. Football in Louisiana by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association in 2015. A two-time Class 5A Offensive Most Valuable Player in Louisiana, Scott was a three-star prospect according to ESPN, Scout, Rivals, and 247sports. Scott was ranked by Scout as the No. 1 quarterback in Louisiana and rated as the nation’s 28th-best dual-threat QB according to 247Sports.

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