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There was a lot of excitement surrounding the debut of Alabama State football transfer quarterback Andrew Body at the Black and Gold Spring Game Saturday. After the sudden transfer of former starter Dematrius Davis, all eyes were on jersey No. 1.
In the first series of the game Body led the offense down the field ending in a rushing score. His next play allowed him to reintroduce himself to Hornet nation, as he launched a 70-yard bomb for the only passing touchdown of the game. He finished completing four of his seven passes and showed off his dual-threat abilities extending plays with his legs.
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“I felt really comfortable out there,” Body said. “One thing about it is you can’t get too comfortable. There are some things that I can work on and still get better at too. So, I plan on working on that until the season comes and when that comes Hornets fans will get the full product.”
Entering a new regime of Alabama State football, the pair of Body and offensive coordinator Chris Barnette is sparking a new identity in the Hornets offense. Here is how Alabama State landed its future quarterback and his adjustments coming from the state of Texas.
Alabama State University quarterback Andrew Body celebrates a touchdown pass during the Black and Gold Spring Game at ASU Stadium on the ASU campus in Montgomery, Ala., on Saturday April 6, 2024.
Why Alabama State?
Body spent three seasons at Texas Southern, redshirting his final year in the 2023 season. He finished with 27 passing touchdowns and rushed 236 times for 1,287 yards and nine touchdowns in his career at TSU. After nursing a shoulder injury his final season, Body entered the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining.
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Publish date : 2024-04-09 16:43:06
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