[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 139 (Tuesday, October 8, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1459]
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            HONORING THE BALL STATE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL TEAM

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 8, 2013

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the accomplishment of 
the Ball State University football team.
  Ball State's football team recently traveled to Charlottesville, 
Virginia where they defeated the University of Virginia Cavaliers by a 
score of 48-27.
  A day before the game I had the privilege of meeting the team and 
coaching staff when I led them on a tour of the Capitol. In the short 
time we spent together, it was obvious that the team is full of great 
young men who are learning lessons that will not only make them 
successful on the field, but also in life.
  The Cardinals victory over Virginia was unquestionably one of the 
biggest wins in the history of the program. It also marked another in a 
long line of major upset victories for Mid-American Conference teams in 
recent decades.
  Ball State quarterback Keith Wenning completed 23-of-41 passes for 
346 yards and two touchdowns in the victory. He also became the 
Cardinals' career passing leader with 9,250 yards. Running back Jahwan 
Edwards ran for three touchdowns, marking the sixth game in his career 
with three rushing scores and setting the Ball State career touchdowns 
rushing record at 35. Late in the game Wenning completed a 72 yard 
touchdown pass to Jordan Williams. The reception was the longest of 
Williams' career and gave the Cardinals a 41-27 lead. The Cardinals 
also finished the game with no turnovers.
  I ask the entire 6th Congressional District to join me in 
congratulating the Ball State Cardinals, their head coach Pete Lembo, 
Ball State President Jo Ann Gora and the entire Ball State University 
community for their impressive victory.

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