Alabama State blows out Edward Waters (Fla.) in Turkey Day Classic

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- When the long snapper returns a punt, chances are things are going your way.

Alabama State had a little fun in its final game of the season, which resulted in a 37-3 win over Edward Waters (Fla.) in the 94th Turkey Day Classic at ASU Stadium.

ASU junior long snapper Dylan Renaker returned a punt 11 yards in the fourth quarter, a culmination to a solid finish to the season for the Hornets (5-6).

“Honestly, I wasn’t even thinking (when I fielded the punt),” Renaker said. “Instinct took over and I just tried to make a play. It’s cool because long snappers don’t get those opportunities.”

George Golden led the rushing attack with 67 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries for Alabama State. D.J. Pearson completed 7 of 12 passes for 68 yards and was sacked twice.

Hornets interim head coach Donald Hill-Eley said he was pleased with how his team finished Thursday and during the second half of the season.

“We played down to their level in the first half,” Hill-Eley said. “It’s hard to get the guys up when they see who’s in front of them. I was happy that they came out, limited the mistakes they had and brought some energy.”



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