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Jackson State football fans got their first glimpse of their defending Southwestern Athletic Conference champions in live action Saturday. The Tigers held a scrimmage on their practice field, starting just after 2:30 p.m.
The first 45 minutes of the workout was stomach-turning for the offense - getting called for six penalties, allowing two safeties, two fumbles and completing just three passes.
The offensive line kept lining up in the neutral zone and didn't give much time for its quarterbacks. Incomplete passes piled up. The center-quarterback exchange was an adventure. Even usually automatic kicker Eric Perri struggled with extra points.
"Too many flags hit the floor today," JSU coach Rick Comegy said. "I'm so glad the officials pointed out some things. It was good to happen now."
The plus side is the play got better as the day went on. The offensive line was better near the goal line. Freshman wide receiver Marsellos Wilder made a couple big plays, including a touchdown catch from Michael Mosley. Anthony Mayes caught a touchdown pass from Domonick Britt. Quarterback Tray Rutland ran for a touchdown from about 15 yards out and hooked up with Carlos Simpson for 68 yards. Freshman running backs Teravious Mitchell and Demario Pippen both scored on the ground.
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The first 45 minutes of the workout was stomach-turning for the offense - getting called for six penalties, allowing two safeties, two fumbles and completing just three passes.
The offensive line kept lining up in the neutral zone and didn't give much time for its quarterbacks. Incomplete passes piled up. The center-quarterback exchange was an adventure. Even usually automatic kicker Eric Perri struggled with extra points.
"Too many flags hit the floor today," JSU coach Rick Comegy said. "I'm so glad the officials pointed out some things. It was good to happen now."
The plus side is the play got better as the day went on. The offensive line was better near the goal line. Freshman wide receiver Marsellos Wilder made a couple big plays, including a touchdown catch from Michael Mosley. Anthony Mayes caught a touchdown pass from Domonick Britt. Quarterback Tray Rutland ran for a touchdown from about 15 yards out and hooked up with Carlos Simpson for 68 yards. Freshman running backs Teravious Mitchell and Demario Pippen both scored on the ground.
http://www.clarionledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080817/SPORTS030101/808170381/1073