MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- The battle for the starting quarterback position at Alabama State wasn’t settled in 14 spring practices or the annual Black and Gold Game, head coach Reggie Barlow said. In fact, it probably won’t be decided until days before the Hornets’ season opener with Jacksonville State on Aug. 31.
Daniel Duhart, the backup last season, entered the spring as the No. 1 quarterback, but was pushed by Southern Mississippi transfer Arsenio Favor. Then there’s the question of Arkansas State transfer Sam Gibson, still rusty from two years as a safety at LSU but seemingly the most athletic of the three in practice sessions.
“I really think there’s a place for all three of these guys to play at some point in this season,” Barlow said. “They all bring different things. Duhart was the leading guy because he was returning and knew the offense. I don’t think he took any steps back. I thought Favor did a great job of coming in and learning the offense and taking ownership of it in a short time. I think both of those guys will play a whole bunch in the first game, but I’m not sure right now who will be the first one to go out for the first series.”
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