Senior duo leads by example; puts on show for fans

When you are only as strong as your weakest link, what do you do? ULM’s defense has two solutions: Seniors Darius Prelow and Troy Evans.

“We have the same mentality. We are trying to win,” Prelow said. Evans and Prelow, both natives of Shreveport, make up for the lapses a 3-3-5 defense would normally face.

Evans said, “We are out here to win. We try to give the fans a good show.”

Evans drilled the Grambling offense with big tackles in his first home game as a senior.

Evans rushed off the line, slamming Grambling quarterback D.J. Williams to the ground twice for sacks.

Evans said, “They (teammates) know I’m going to bring it, and that forces them to play on a high level.”

Prelow plays safety for the ULM defense; a title he does not take lightly. Prelow said, “I pride myself in making big plays.”

Prelow refers to plays like the one in the second quarter of the Florida State game.

The Seminoles backed ULM down to the red zone, but ULM came out with an interception that hit Prelow right between the numbers.

Prelow stepped right into Florida State quarterback E.J. Manuel’s passing lane, causing the first turnover of the game.

“I try to make plays for my team. When I intercept the ball, I’m just doing what I can to get my offense the ball,” he said.

Prelow leads the Warhawks with two interceptions on the season, also picking off a pass against Grambling State’s D.J. Williams.

Evans said, “He (Prelow) is everything that people say he is. Not just one of the best in the country, but in the nation.” He said, “You’re not on ice every time a deep ball goes in the air because you know Prelow is back taking care of it.”

The Warhawks return home Oct. 8 to take on Ark. State.