(04-24-2014 01:30 PM)TroyFootball05 Wrote:  

(04-24-2014 12:42 PM)AtlantaJag Wrote:  So, yeah, Troy and USA have similar QB situations this year.

Somewhat. I don't expect either to be a real problem. South will be fine. Troy brings back 8 of 10 o-line and a monster transfer from ole miss, all of our running backs, most of our wide receivers, with the addition of two very talented JUCO receivers and our OC. This offensive unit could not have been in better shape when adding a new QB into the mix.

I think where we differ is in QB talent on paper. Bridge sounds like the real deal, but on paper we have three guys who's credentials far exceed that of Brandon Bridge.

Bridge was the SWAC Newcomer of the Year as a freshman at Alcorn State, passing for 2,086 yards and 19 touchdowns and rushing for 601 yards and eight more TDs. I'll put that up against any JUCO accolades.

USA returns 9 of 10 on the offensive line depth chart (one first team all-SBC, one second team), plus the return of their top offensive lineman who missed last year with a knee injury and add a JUCO OT signee that should push his into the rotation. They also return all-conference honorable mention Jay Jones at running back, 1st team all-SBC TE Wes Saxton, 2nd team all-SBC receiver Shavarez Smith, all time leading receiver Jereme Jones, deep threat Danny Woodson, Jr and will welcome the addition of Alabama transfer wide receivers Marvin Shinn and Josh Magee, both of whom were very impressive in practice while redshirting.
This offense is set up to roll if Bridge can do his part, which all indications are that he can.