Sunday, August 25, 2013

DelState QB job still up for grabs

DOVER, Delaware  —  If Kermit Blount is close to naming a starting quarterback, the Delaware State football coach isn’t showing it.

“I’m the starter,” Blount laughed when asked.

Blount has lived up to his promise he gave at the beginning of camp of an open competition for the quarterback position.

The Hornets wrapped up their preseason camp with a scrimmage Saturday, one that was largely dominated by the defense as the young offense continues to go through growing pains.

All four quarterbacks saw action with redshirt freshman Esayah Obado throwing the lone touchdown pass — a 78-yard bomb to junior Milton Williams. It was one of the few times a Hornet quarterback was able to complete a pass down the field.

Obado has improved during ...

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