Players calling meetings about the offense, rumors of suspensions and quitting, and general clouds of mediocrity hovered over the Jackson State program throughout the week. Surprisingly, the Tigers responded with a 25-16 win over Mississippi Valley State, and have a good chance to win the Eastern division for a third-consecutive year.
I don’t know if it’s a gift or a curse for Comegy to have such an unprecedented opportunity with such a subpar squad of players. His quarterback situation, a mix-match of Trae Rutland and Dedric MacDonald, is usually more of a detriment than a help on offense. The defense is the second best in the SWAC, but has received no help from its rushing offense, the second-worst in the conference.
Their biggest challengers the rest of the way are Alabama A&M and Alabama State. Alcorn State may be troublesome, but there are few bumps in the road to a .500 record and an appearance in the SWAC Championship Game for Comegy and the Tigers.
For better or for worse, the are the team to beat in the east.
