By David Brandt, Clarion LedgerTHE JSU GAME
What: Jackson State vs. Alabama State
When: Saturday, 3 p.m.
Radio: JSU Network (WOAD-1300 AM)
While Jackson State enjoyed its off weekend, its next opponent - Alabama State - wasn't having much fun, getting whipped 21-2 by Southern U.
It was the Hornets' first loss of the season and the first setback of Reggie Barlow's head coaching career.
Alabama State (4-1 overall, 3-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference) might not be undefeated anymore, but JSU coach Rick Comegy said he expects the Hornets to be an even tougher opponent because of the loss.
"Almost every team needs some adversity to make them stronger," Comegy said. "Now Alabama State's going to come back hungry. Both teams will understand how crucial this game will be."
Jackson State (2-2, 2-0) took Friday and Saturday off before returning for film study on Sunday.
"It was good to get some rest and let the guys take care of some personal business," Comegy said. "I like our attitude. We know we're entering a crucial stretch."
TIGHT END AS IS
With each passing day, it becomes less likely that tight end Marcel Frost will return from a leg injury suffered last spring.
"I just hate to bring him back for a handful of games when we don't know if he'll be able to help us," Comegy said. "It's not fair to (Frost). I'd love to have him back, but it looks like we'll have to wait until next season."
In Frost's place, freshman Cedric Dixon and sophomore Antoine Ott-Terrell have split time.
Ott-Terrell made his first two catches of the season on Saturday against MVSU.
NO RECENT DOMINANCE
JSU has a 26-8-1 all-time record against Alabama State, but the Hornets won six in a row from 2000-2005 until the Tigers broke through with a 19-14 win last year in Mobile.
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