Cam’Ron McCoy will face his former crew for the primary time this Saturday when Southern hosts Jackson State in a high-stakes SWAC showdown.
The junior quarterback, who transferred from Jackson State to Southern earlier than this season, brings added intrigue and motivation to the rivalry recreation at A.W. Mumford Stadium.
Jaguars coach Terrence Graves acknowledged the matchup’s private significance for McCoy, who might begin on Saturday, although that has but to be decided.
“As a competitor, you at all times get excited if you play in opposition to a crew the place you come from,” Graves stated. McCoy’s switch has added a compelling subplot as Southern (1-3) seems to be to snap a six-game dropping streak in opposition to the reigning HBCU nationwide champions.
McCoy, who began the season opener in opposition to North Carolina Central, has thrown for 316 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in three video games.
Going through his outdated crew is certain to gasoline McCoy’s aggressive fireplace, however the quarterback is glad to contribute to the crew.
“Coach Graves actually accepted me,” McCoy instructed The Advocate. “Coach (Fred) McNair, I knew that I might study quite a bit from him, so I needed to step my recreation up and study quite a bit from them.”
Stated Jackson State coach T.C. Taylor about his former quarterback:
“I imply, I’m very happy with Cam’Ron, you already know, capable of finding someplace, a spot to land, after which additionally get a chance to minimize there at Southern,” Taylor stated on Monday. “Very proud and glad for the success Cam is having proper now.”
