Baker, Footman shine for Alcorn in spring game

LORMAN, Mississippi — Alcorn State will enter the 2015 season with a target on its back. The reigning Southwestern Athletic Conference champion finished its first step in making it a moving target at Saturday’s spring game.

The Gold team held off the Purple for a 28-21 win, but the game was really just another step in the process of turning Alcorn into a perennial power in the SWAC. Spring practice gave the coaching staff time to work with their veterans, and younger talent a chance to step up.

Two younger players who made serious impacts in the game were Gold quarterback Lennoris Footman and Purple running back Arron Baker.

Footman led the gold team by completing 6 of 12 passes for 139 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw an interception.

Baker had a game-high 104 rushing yards on seven carries, which included a 60-yard touchdown run.

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