Ex-JMU QB Thorpe will start for Virginia State Trojans

Justin Thorpe

RICHMOND, Virginia -- Former James Madison starting quarterback Justin Thorpe will play at Virginia State this season, according to new Trojans coach Latrell Scott.

Scott, a former University of Richmond coach, said his relationship with Thorpe began when Thorpe was a Varina High School student and Scott evaluated him on behalf of Richmond.

Scott was JMU’s tight ends coach last year.

“Having spent last season around (Thorpe), when he called us and asked about the opportunity to come (to VSU), we jumped at the chance to have him,” Scott said.

Thorpe has one season of eligibility remaining, and is projected as the Trojans’ starter in their Sept. 7 opener at Fayetteville State, according to Scott.

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