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Re: Both QBs shine in A&M scrimmage

tsutiger said:
That what happens when you have a team of Props. They just learned how to count to ten. They don't learn colors until senior year.

*snicker*

carry on

Dude, you need to go on back over to your board and vote on if you think you can win against us, like the rest of them. Your freshmen ladden team is in a whole HEAP 'o trouble!
 



Does this writer know that AAMU ain't never won jack in football?? sheesh. I believe Mike is writing this stuff from Texas. Dorman is a shrimp who willl NEVER make in the SWAC. Name the last 5'5" QB in the SWAC. Only Annie Mae would try to pass off Webster as a QB. And don't give me that he was good in HS crap because if he was ANY good, he would not be at Annie Mae...then again, he could have been good but noone would want a QB who can't see over the o-line.
 
5'5?

TP, yall don't even have a real QB. How you gonna come in here and talk about what you don't have? Your best QB (McLaurin) can't even remember the plays. Sunshine is only on the field because of that one problem. Your freshmen QBs are better than him, but they aren't familiar with the so called "bell system".

I'm not going to even talk about yall no more. Everybody will see in just a few more days! :shame:
 
Tigerpride said:
Does this writer know that AAMU ain't never won jack in football?? sheesh. I believe Mike is writing this stuff from Texas. Dorman is a shrimp who willl NEVER make in the SWAC. Name the last 5'5" QB in the SWAC. Only Annie Mae would try to pass off Webster as a QB. And don't give me that he was good in HS crap because if he was ANY good, he would not be at Annie Mae...then again, he could have been good but noone would want a QB who can't see over the o-line.
LMAO@5'5.... tp WHO is 5'5?
 
QB Keith may askto redshirt at A&M
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
By REGGIE BENSON
Times Sports Staff [email protected]

full article at http://www.al.com/sports/huntsville...sports/1124788650112370.xml&coll=1&thispage=1

Senior frustrated behind starter Luke and backup Dorman

Johnny Keith has been a fixture in Alabama A&M's quarterback picture each of the last three years.

He was in the starting lineup three games into his freshman year and played a key role in helping the Bulldogs reach the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship game. The next year, Keith completed almost 50 percent of his passes and threw for more than 1,500 yards in helping A&M post a second consecutive 8-4 season.

Last season, Keith was in and out of coach Anthony Jones' doghouse, but he still helped A&M win seven games while splitting time with Kelcy Luke.

This season, for the first time in his career, Keith isn't in the picture at quarterback.

Luke is entrenched as the starter and redshirt freshman Harold Dorman is listed as his backup. That leaves Keith, a senior from Mobile, on the outside looking in.

In last Saturday's scrimmage, Keith served as the scout team quarterback.

"It's hard, man," Keith said late last week. "I've never been in this position before in my life."

As a result, Keith is considering asking Jones to redshirt him.

"If I don't get to play the first four or five games, I will ask him to redshirt me," he said. "That's only fair."

Jones said if Keith doesn't play, he would oblige.

"Johnny has been a good kid and has helped us win a lot of football games," said Jones, 23-12 at A&M entering his fourth season. "He has worked hard and he will graduate at the end of this year. If he doesn't play, and I'm not saying he's not, but if he doesn't, I will redshirt him. That would be an opportunity for him to go to graduate school and continue playing, but that's so far down the road ..."

Keith has found this preseason particularly difficult to handle because he's a senior.

"I've probably played in every game we've won since Coach Jones has been here besides Alcorn State last year, and I started most of them," he said. "It's tough to watch the news cameras come out here and nobody has anything to say to me. It's like I'm nonexistent."

Keith's problems began heading into preseason practice last year. He had beefed up to 240 pounds and that affected his play. Keith threw four interceptions in the season opener at Tennessee State and things went downhill from there.

"Last year was a terrible season," Keith said. "There were a lot of situations where I hurt the team, but there were a lot of times where I was thrust into action and it was a bad situation from the start."

Keith lost 15 pounds down to 225. Even so, the offense, Keith says, is different than the one he ran his first two years.

"The system we have evolved to, has a lot of option in it and it requires the quarterback to move," he said. "Those guys are fast. Kelcy runs a 4.4. He can play receiver or defensive back. It's not that I can't run. I'm just a different quarterback. If I break, I might run for 30. Kelcy might take it 60."
 
Alabama A&M notebook
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Huntsville Times
Bulldogs avoidingturnovers in scrimmages

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Alabama A&M coach Anthony Jones has been pleased with the Bulldogs' ability to hang on to the football during their two scrimmages.

After running more than 160 plays, the offense hasn't committed a turnover.

"That's the most impressive thing to me," Jones said Monday after reviewing the film from Saturday's scrimmage. "We're taking care of the football and that's something very positive to build on. The quarterbacks haven't made a lot of stupid reads and our running backs have protected the football in traffic.

"That's a big thing. If you look at our last two openers, we've turned the ball over. We had four interceptions last year against Tennessee State, and two years ago we had two interceptions and lost a couple of fumbles against Jacksonville State."

A&M was one of the top teams in the SWAC in turnover margin each of Jones' first two seasons, but finished sixth last season at (minus-2).

Improving: Less than two weeks before the season opener, Jones said the Bulldogs are getting better.

"Obviously, there are some things we need to work on, but we're progressing along," he said. "We have to continue to shore up the offensive line and secondary, but those were concerns entering preseason practice."

High points: Jones praised the play of wide receiver Kevin Francis and quarterbacks Kelcy Luke and Harold Dorman after watching the scrimmage.

Francis had three catches for 108 yards and two touchdowns. He caught a 31-yarder from Luke early and then added a 70-yarder before halftime.

Luke was 15-of-21 for 177 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 60 yards. Dorman was 6-of-8 for 93 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 68 yards on two carries.

"Kelcy and Dorman, who have the ability to beat you with their arm and their legs, give us a dimension which we really haven't had before. I'm really excited about that."

Focus on TSU: After taking Monday off, A&M will return to practice today and begin preparations for its season opener at Tennessee State on Sept. 3.

"Our depth charts have been established and we're locked in on Tennessee State," Jones said. "We're trying to put together a game plan, but in doing so, we know we're going to be doing a lot of guesswork because we don't know what they're going to do. Because of that, we'll certainly have to be ready to make adjustments during the course of the game."
 
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A Johnny on the spot
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
By REGGIE BENSON
Times Sports Staff [email protected]

A&M's Baldwin has knack for getting to ball carriers


Most players would have sulked. Not Johnny Baldwin.

After playing running back his first three seasons at McAdory High School, Baldwin was moved to linebacker his senior year. Instead of sulking, Baldwin welcomed the change.

"I had been splitting time at running back," Baldwin remembered. "I wanted to be a starter."

When he was moved to linebacker, it was like a godsend.

"I guess it came natural," Baldwin said. "I just ran to the ball. I loved it from that point on. I wish I had played it throughout high school."

He has been running to the ball ever since.
 
Luke brothers find home at Alabama A&M

Luke brothers find home at Alabama A&M

Associated Press

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Nic and Kelcy Luke started their college careers stuck in reserve roles for rival teams.

Now, the two brothers are both key players on Alabama A&M's offense.

Kelcy, who transferred from Auburn before last season, is the Bulldogs' starting quarterback. Nic, an Alabama transfer, is the top tailback.

"It's like old times," Kelcy said.

They both starred at Central High School in Phenix City. Nic followed brother Triandos Luke to Tuscaloosa and spent most of his redshirt freshman year playing special teams for the Crimson Tide.

"When I was at Alabama, I went through some of the most difficult times of my life," Nic said. "From the time I started playing football, I had really never sat the bench.

"I had to sit out a year and the next year I didn't play as much as I wanted to. It was tough. There were things on and off the field that had me down."

Kelcy also redshirted a year later and lost the backup job to Brandon Cox under new offensive coordinator Al Borges.

"I knew Brandon was good, but timing is everything," Kelcy said. "Once we hired a new offensive coordinator, the offense really didn't fit me. (Borges) was looking for more of a pocket passer. I could have done it, but he wanted me to change so much and I didn't think I'd feel comfortable running the offense."

Bradley Luke Jr., the boys' father, figured their was only one solution - and that was for them to transfer to the same school.

The brothers, now roommates, looked at several Division I-AA schools before settling on Alabama A&M.

Last season, Nic finished with a team-high 614 yards and scored five touchdowns. Kelcy was hampered by an ankle injury throughout the season before putting together back-to-back strong performances in wins over Alcorn State and Prairie View to end the season.

"People say God breaks you before he makes you," Nic said. "He takes you through things before he blesses you just to see how you're going to handle it and see how you're going to handle the blessings. I don't think things could have worked out any better."
 
Luke brothers find home at Alabama A&M

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Luke brothers find home at Alabama A&M

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) -- Nic and Kelcy Luke started their college careers stuck in reserve roles for rival teams.

Now, the two brothers are both key players on Alabama A&M's offense.

Kelcy, who transferred from Auburn before last season, is the Bulldogs' starting quarterback. Nic, an Alabama transfer, is the top tailback.

"It's like old times," Kelcy said.

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They both starred at Central High School in Phenix City. Nic followed brother Triandos Luke to Tuscaloosa and spent most of his redshirt freshman year playing special teams for the Crimson Tide.

"When I was at Alabama, I went through some of the most difficult times of my life," Nic said. "From the time I started playing football, I had really never sat the bench.

"I had to sit out a year and the next year I didn't play as much as I wanted to. It was tough. There were things on and off the field that had me down."

Kelcy also redshirted a year later and lost the backup job to Brandon Cox under new offensive coordinator Al Borges.

"I knew Brandon was good, but timing is everything," Kelcy said. "Once we hired a new offensive coordinator, the offense really didn't fit me. (Borges) was looking for more of a pocket passer. I could have done it, but he wanted me to change so much and I didn't think I'd feel comfortable running the offense."

Bradley Luke Jr., the boys' father, figured their was only one solution - and that was for them to transfer to the same school.
 



Re: Luke brothers find home at Alabama A&M

Roar Man said:
Yeah, I'm thinking the same thing.

TnSU-55
aamu-6

:emlaugh:
All them freshmen ya ll using gone get kicked to sleep this weekend. :wavey: :nod:
 
Tell me why TSU Fans never come around when we are in Nashville. We have the entire parking lot and don't tell me you cannot find us.
 
MightyDog said:
Tell me why TSU Fans never come around when we are in Nashville. We have the entire parking lot and don't tell me you cannot find us.


MD, I can't speak for the others but I almost never tailgate and am usually running late,( my son/grandson plays little league football, and their schedules always conflicts with TnSU's). Odds are you puppies will already be getting slaughterd by the time I arrive at the stadium.


Have you talked to Dr H/TSU120 or Big Blue Tiger?
 
Call waiting not for A&M's Jones

Head coach decides he, not Conner, will pick offense's plays

Stanley Conner is listed as Alabama A&M's offensive coordinator. However, A&M coach Anthony Jones has handled those duties the last three years.

After last season, when school officials reneged on letting Jones hire an offensive coordinator, he turned the job over to Conner. That gave the Bulldogs running backs coach an opportunity to run the offense during spring practice.

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Look, it's Luke - finally
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
By REGGIE BENSON
Times Sports Staff [email protected]
A&M QB has tight grip on job after 311-yard game

There were some flashes last season, particularly in the last two games against Alcorn State and Prairie View, but none that would have led Alabama A&M fans to be believe that Kelcy Luke could have played the way he did Saturday night.

After a lackluster effort in the season opener against Tennessee State and an even more lethargic performance against Grambling State, some wondered whether Luke was A&M's best quarterback. Some were ready to anoint Harold Dorman as the Bulldogs' starter.

Luke put all of that talk to rest with an outstanding effort against Mississippi Valley State.

The 6-0, 207-pound sophomore had the game of his life against the Delta Devils.

He completed 16-of-27 passes for 179 yards and three touchdowns. He rushed for 132 yards on 16 carries and scored a touchdown. All total, he accounted for 311 yards in total offense and all four A&M touchdowns. The yards rushing, passing, pass attempts, completions and touchdown passes were all career highs.

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A&M push comes with shove
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
By REGGIE BENSON
Times Sports Staff [email protected]
Offensive line takes Jones' challenge to heart in latest win

No one asked Jeffrey Johnson how he felt. If they had, Johnson probably wouldn't have said much anyway.

However, deep down, Johnson and the rest of his mates along the Alabama A&M offensive line held a variety of emotions this time last week after coach Anthony Jones called them out for their poor effort against Grambling.

The Bulldogs managed just 175 yards in total offense and allowed 10 sacks as the Tigers embarrassed them 44-0 in their Southwestern Athletic Conference opener. The next day, Jones said they played like they were intimidated.

"Some players were mad ... disheartened," said Johnson, a 6-foot-2, 291-pound junior.

"Some of them didn't care. It motivated me. A lot of the other guys were motivated, too. I think it helped us get right for the Mississippi Valley game."

Johnson and company paved the way for an offensive onslaught against the Delta Devils on Saturday.

A&M finished with 447 yards in total offense - 268 yards on the ground and 179 yards through the air - in beating the MVSU 27-13 in a game that wasn't that close.

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A&M: Monday after
Monday, September 19, 2005
Huntsville Times
Monday after

Who's hot: Quarterback Kelcy Luke had 311 yards in total offense - 179 passing and 132 rushing - and four touchdowns, including three through the air in the win over Mississippi Valley State.

Who's not: Place-kicker/punter Jose' Osorio missed an extra point and a field goal, had a field goal blocked and averaged only 33 yards per punt on five attempts.

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Injury update: Defensive tackle Kevin Lockhart, wide receiver Tim Robinson, quarterback Harold Dorman and strong safety Marcus Black were held out of Wednesday's practice.

Lockhart suffered a knee injury on Tuesday and defensive line coach Cedric Calhoun said a decision hadn't been made on his availability for Saturday's game against Allen. Robinson and Black, nursing hamstring injuries, aren't expected to play Saturday. Dorman, hampered by an ankle injury he suffered almost two weeks ago against Grambling, is still unsure if he will play.

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A&M earns expected rout
Sunday, September 25, 2005
By REGGIE BENSON
Times Sports Staff [email protected]
Bulldogs beat Allen 42-0 behind Luke's passing

Stanley Allen was smiling. So was Trevis O'Neal. Everybody else on Alabama A&M's football team was smiling, too.

With Allen University in town, the Bulldogs didn't have to exert much energy in this one. It helped that the Yellow Jackets hardly put up a fight.

When it was over, A&M ran off to celebrate an easy 42-0 victory over Allen in front of 3,214 Saturday night at Louis Crews Stadium.

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