Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Off week a drag for Jackson State Tigers offense


By David Brandt, Clarion Ledger

THE JSU GAME
What: Alabama State at Jackson State
When: Oct. 6, 3 p.m.
Radio: JSU Network (WOAD-1300 AM)

Jackson State's offense put up 50 points in Saturday's victory for the first time under second-year coach Rick Comegy. In fact, the blowout over Mississippi Valley State was the first time JSU has scored that many points in nearly six years.

But just when the Tigers are achieving offensive continuity, the team will have to wait two weeks to play because they have an open date this weekend.

"You sort of wish you could keep things going," Comegy said. "But we've got a really tough road ahead of us. Getting to have a week off and rest those nicks and bruises should be good for us."

Comegy said the team would have a normal week of practice before giving players some time off over the weekend. The Tigers will play host to Alabama State (4-0 overall, 3-0 Southwestern Athletic Conference) on Oct. 6.

HIGH MARKS

JSU sophomore safety Malcolm Palmer continues his breakout season, earning SWAC Defensive Player of the Week honors after the Tigers' Saturday victory.

Palmer had 12 tackles, (including seven solo) one sack, a forced fumble and a blocked kick against MVSU. For the season, Palmer is second on the team with 31 tackles and also has two interceptions.

Eric Perri was the co-Specialist of the Week, converting 3 of 3 field goal attempts and 5 of 6 extra point attempts.

HAW STILL STARTING

Comegy said that while senior Cody Hull gave the team a fresh look against MVSU with 64 rushing yards, junior Erik Haw (24 rushing yards on Saturday) was still the starter.

But that doesn't mean Haw will see the majority of the carries.

"We like the competition that's been created," Comegy said. "They all really are hungry to carry the ball, and we think they can all bring different things to our offense."


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