Jaguars travel to face Trojans in annual ‘Battle for the Belt’
The status of South Alabama quarterback Carter Bradley for Thursday's "Battle for the Belt" vs. Troy remains a mystery after Bradley aggravating a knee injury near the end of last Saturday's game vs. Louisiana. South Alabama quarterback Carter Bradley wasn’t giving anything away when asked Monday if he would suit up for the annual “Battle for the Belt” at Troy after aggravating a knee injury against Louisiana this past Saturday.
Bradley has started every game at quarterback the last two years for the Jaguars , and has thrown for 2,156 yards and 13 touchdowns with seven interceptions this season. He passed for a season-high 381 yards and two touchdowns against Louisiana, but was sacked five times — fumbling after three of them, with one returned for a TD — and threw two interceptions.
Trotter replaced Bentley near the end of South Alabama’s first offensive series two years ago at Troy and played the rest of the game, passing for 138 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 43 yards and another score. Trotter, a Birmingham native, also threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown in a 31-24 loss.
Trotter is a capable runner and has vastly more experienced than Lopez, though the freshman can also run well and appears to have more upside as a downfield passer. Offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Major Applewhite said the Jaguars will get all three quarterbacks prepared to play as best they can during the shortened week of practice.
“We’re going to have to find ways to protect him, just like anybody, but this is a very good defensive line,” Wommack said. “And so we’ve got to be very smart about it. We’re going to take shots; we’re going to throw the ball down the field. That’s what we do. South Alabama quarterback Carter Bradley went down near the end of the Jaguars' 33-20 loss to Louisiana this past Saturday nad had to be helped off the field. South Alabama has lost six straight years to Troy, and would be challenged to beat the Trojans on the road even with a fully healthy Bradley. Still, the Jaguars quarterback said, there’s nothing to do but “learn from it and move on.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
South Alabama QB Carter Bradley leaves game with knee injury; initial reports positiveJaguars face short week before playing at Troy on Thursday
Read more »
Alabama State's special teams shine in 31-16 win over Alabama A&MMontgomery, Alabama
Read more »
Alabama State takes down Alabama A&M, wins second consecutive Magic City ClassicAlabama A&M leads the all-time series 44-40-3.
Read more »
Alabama State pulls away from Alabama A&M, 31-16 in 82nd Magic City ClassicA pair of big plays is the difference in Alabama State's victory at Legion Field on Saturday.
Read more »
South Alabama falls 33-20 to Louisiana, worst home loss under Kane WommackJaguars now 4-4 overall, 2-2 in Sun Belt
Read more »
Zeon Chriss throws 2 TD passes and Ragin' Cajuns defeat South Alabama 33-20Zeon Chriss threw two touchdown passes and Kendre’ Gant’s 55-yard fumble return for a score was part of a big day for the Louisiana-Lafayette defense in a 33-20 win over South Alabama 33-20. Chriss threw a 33-yard TD pass to Jacob Bernard and a 3-yarder to Neal Johnson, both in the second quarter, and the Ragin’ Cajuns took a 17-0 halftime lead.
Read more »