Bailey Throws for 3 TDs, Lee-Knicely Runs for 2, and Coastal Carolina Topples Fordham 45-7

Bailey throws for 3 TDs, Lee-Knicely runs for 2, and Coastal Carolina topples Fordham 45-7

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Deuce Bailey threw for three touchdowns, Dominic Lee-Knicely had two rushing scores, and Coastal Carolina defeated FCS-opponent Fordham 45-7 on Saturday night, giving first-year coach Ryan Beard his first win with the Chanticleers.

Coastal Carolina 45, Fordham 7

Football Falls at Coastal Carolina

Conway, S.C. – For those who don’t know, a Chanticleer is the main rooster in The Nun’s Priest’s Tale , where a sly fox tricks the proud bird into closing his eyes to crow, leading to a dramatic capture and escape. Unfortunately the Fordham football squad couldn’t manage to trick the Coast Carolina Chanticleers tonight, falling to the home team, 45-7, in Brooks Stadium. With the loss, Fordham falls to 0-3 on the year while Coast Carolina evens i…