TUSKEGEE, Alabama - • EXTRA POINTWhile this year’s schedule is tough, with just three home games, it’s not terribly unusual for Tuskegee. Because the program has a large fan following that travels well for the D-II level, the Golden Tigers are invited to participate in a number of “classics” each year. Those neutral site games, in addition to TU’s commitments to play ASU in Montgomery and Morehouse in Columbus, Ga., burn through home games. In Slater’s first season at Tuskegee, the team played in five classics.
• PLAYER TO WATCH
Justin Nared, QB, Soph., 6-1, 195:Quarterback has been an issue for the Golden Tigers the last three or four seasons. In two of those years, the coaches were able to piece together enough offense to get the job done. But the last two years, TU has been one of the worst passing teams in the SIAC. The coaches hope Nared, who took over as the starter late in his freshman season last year, has matured enough to be the consistent starter they need. After completing less than 40 percent of his passes and throwing just one TD and six picks, he’ll need to step it up significantly.
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