He ran nine times for 39 yards. He punted seven times for a 38-yard average. But Kent, a smart, young man, could point to by far the most important statistic of all. Jackson State 13, Southern 10. That's why everywhere Kent went following the game, a coach or a teammate put a bear hug on him.
Quarterbacks are like starting pitchers in one respect.
By far the most important stat is the final score. And, in those two games, Jackson State has knocked off Tennessee State and Southern, two teams that have been like Kryptonite to the Tigers in recent seasons. Asked to assess his own performance, Kent smiled. I didn't play my best, but I played well enough to get the job done. I can get a whole lot better.