Former JMU and Varina star joins new VSU coachETTRICK, Virginia -- When quarterback LaMonta Green left the Virginia State football program, he left a void for new Trojans coach Latrell Scott. Green, who would have been a senior, played in four games last year before an injury sidelined him for the remainder of the season.
Green’s departure meant that there were no veteran quarterbacks on VSU’s roster heading into fall camp.
“It was an unfortunate situation because LaMonta had a very solid spring,” Scott said. “From practice one to practice 15, he grew up a whole bunch. I think he played well enough during the spring game to try to help us win.
“But when he left, we kind of looked at transfer situations and started to think what we could do because I really didn’t want to put Niko (Johnson, Hermitage) in that situation to have to play as a true freshman.”
One phone call from Justin Thorpe helped Scott solve the quarterback dilemma.
“He called us and said that he ‘wanted to be with you guys,’ ” said Scott. “Our main focus was for him to finish up at James Madison, do what he needed to do to graduate and do things the right way.
“I’ve known Justin since he was ...
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