Reggie Benson, Huntsville Times
Defensive coordinator Brawnski Towns was pleased for the most part with how Alabama A&M's secondary played against Tennessee State.
The Bulldogs gave up 176 yards, but they intercepted TSU quarterback Antonio Heffner three times.
Despite the solid effort, one of the Tigers' TDs came after a gamble by cornerback Stephan Tucker.
Midway through the first quarter, Tucker went for an interception and came up empty, allowing Chris Johnson to scamper 66 yards down to the A&M 2-yard line. The Tigers scored two plays later to take an early lead.
"I had a problem with that," Towns said. "We've got a fifth-year senior back there. He has to understand it's not about getting the ball, but making the tackle. I look for a rookie to make that mistake, not a vet."
Tucker did have an interception at the end of the first half.
Jackson to enroll at Lawson State: Offensive lineman Anquez Jackson, who was ruled academically ineligible last week, is expected to enroll at Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, offensive coordinator Cedric Pearl said.
Luke snubbed: Despite accounting for 298 yards in total offense and four TDs, quarterback Kelcy Luke was snubbed in voting for SWAC Offensive Player of the Week honors.
Grambling quarterback Brandon Landers picked up the honor after completing 19-of-36 passes for 303 yards and four TDs in the Tigers' 31-10 win over Alcorn State.
Luke was 18-of-29 for 261 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. He also rushed for 37 yards on 12 carries and scored a touchdown. Unlike Landers, Luke was pulled with more than nine minutes to go in the game.
"Once again Kelcy was overlooked for conference player of the week because he didn't pass for 300 yards," Jones said. "All I would have had to do was let him throw the ball five or six more times, but we're not in it to run up numbers."
Luke and wide receiver Thomas Harris, who caught four passes for 100 yards and a TD, were honorable mention.
Landers also edged Luke last year for second-team All-SWAC honors and also on the league's preseason second team.
Second unit gets playing time: A&M's second-team offensive line, which consisted of tight end Todd Leichtfuss, left tackle David Dawkins, center Darrius Martin, right guard Charles Meade and right tackle Emmett Williams, played well during the fourth quarter against Tennessee State, Pearl said.
The group helped lead to two scoring drives.
Defensive coordinator Brawnski Towns was pleased for the most part with how Alabama A&M's secondary played against Tennessee State.
The Bulldogs gave up 176 yards, but they intercepted TSU quarterback Antonio Heffner three times.
Despite the solid effort, one of the Tigers' TDs came after a gamble by cornerback Stephan Tucker.
Midway through the first quarter, Tucker went for an interception and came up empty, allowing Chris Johnson to scamper 66 yards down to the A&M 2-yard line. The Tigers scored two plays later to take an early lead.
"I had a problem with that," Towns said. "We've got a fifth-year senior back there. He has to understand it's not about getting the ball, but making the tackle. I look for a rookie to make that mistake, not a vet."
Tucker did have an interception at the end of the first half.
Jackson to enroll at Lawson State: Offensive lineman Anquez Jackson, who was ruled academically ineligible last week, is expected to enroll at Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, offensive coordinator Cedric Pearl said.
Luke snubbed: Despite accounting for 298 yards in total offense and four TDs, quarterback Kelcy Luke was snubbed in voting for SWAC Offensive Player of the Week honors.
Grambling quarterback Brandon Landers picked up the honor after completing 19-of-36 passes for 303 yards and four TDs in the Tigers' 31-10 win over Alcorn State.
Luke was 18-of-29 for 261 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. He also rushed for 37 yards on 12 carries and scored a touchdown. Unlike Landers, Luke was pulled with more than nine minutes to go in the game.
"Once again Kelcy was overlooked for conference player of the week because he didn't pass for 300 yards," Jones said. "All I would have had to do was let him throw the ball five or six more times, but we're not in it to run up numbers."
Luke and wide receiver Thomas Harris, who caught four passes for 100 yards and a TD, were honorable mention.
Landers also edged Luke last year for second-team All-SWAC honors and also on the league's preseason second team.
Second unit gets playing time: A&M's second-team offensive line, which consisted of tight end Todd Leichtfuss, left tackle David Dawkins, center Darrius Martin, right guard Charles Meade and right tackle Emmett Williams, played well during the fourth quarter against Tennessee State, Pearl said.
The group helped lead to two scoring drives.
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