Eddie Robinson Jr. has readability at quarterback for the primary time since Alabama State performed within the Orange Blossom Traditional a yr in the past.
That assurance is tied to the well being of Andrew Physique, the extremely regarded quarterback who solely appeared in a single recreation final season earlier than being misplaced to damage.
Alabama State coach Eddie Robinson Jr., who performed 4 totally different quarterbacks all through the 2024 season after Physique suffered a shoulder damage towards North Carolina Central, mentioned the second-year switch is wholesome and able to contribute.
The switch from Texas Southern ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns earlier than being harm on the Hornets’ last drive towards the Eagles.
“He’s on the market competing,” Robinson mentioned at SWAC Media Day about Physique, who has been medically cleared for soccer actions and has participated in summer season exercises with the group. ” That child has been by way of quite a bit bodily and mentally. I’m wanting ahead to him only for his psyche to get on the market for him and his household — to observe him play the sport that he loves.”
Whereas excited that Physique is ready to play, Robinson defined that the veteran shall be a part of a quarterback competitors involving sophomore Zach Sims and redshirt sophomore Braylen Ragland when fall camp begins in just a few weeks.
“We’re wanting ahead to him (Physique) getting again on the market and taking part in at a excessive degree,” mentioned Robinson.
