Alabama State could have its starting quarterback back in the lineup for Saturday’s showdown against Jackson State, but don’t expect a change under center just yet.
Hornets head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. confirmed Wednesday that Andrew Body has been cleared to return after missing several games with an injury to his non-throwing wrist.
However, Body’s availability doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll reclaim his starting position.
True freshman Aaron Frye has stepped up in Body’s absence, recently delivering the best performance of his young collegiate career against Texas Southern on November 7.
Frye completed 13 of 17 passes for 209 yards and two touchdowns while adding 162 rushing yards and another score. His 368 yards of total offense earned him both SWAC Newcomer of the Week and FCS Stats Perform National Freshman of the Week honors.
Robinson acknowledged what the freshman has brought to the offense, suggesting that Frye has earned the opportunity to continue leading the Hornets.
“I would definitely want to get Andrew involved to some extent. But I think from where Frye’s been playing and the things he’s been doing, I think more or less this is Frye’s team and he’s running it,” Robinson said.
Body could still see action against Jackson State, but Robinson indicated that his playing time would depend on what he sees from the quarterback during Thursday and Friday’s practices.
The veteran quarterback’s return provides Alabama State with another experienced option, but Frye’s recent production has made the starting-quarterback conversation considerably more interesting.
With Jackson State coming to Montgomery on Saturday, the Hornets may have two capable quarterbacks available. The question now is how Robinson plans to use them.
For now, it appears Frye remains in control of the offense.
