Jaguars prepare for familiar foe

Things were different for Pete Richardson on Wednesday as he spoke of hat his Jaguars will have to do to defeat out-of-conference rival Tennessee State.
For starters, Richardson addressed the media from the A.W. Mumford Field House for the first time—a facility he has wanted for years.
Second, this is the first time Richardson hasn’t had to game plan against the swift feet and rocket arm of Antonio Heffner.
Smooth sailing, right? Not so fast.
In just two games TSU (1-1) has played musical chairs at the quarterback position. So far three QBs have had turns leading the offense (Jeremy Perry, Calvin McNairl and Dominic Grooms). And there is no word who will start Saturday.
Although that is not necessarily bad news for the Jaguar (1-1) secondary who may be without Gary Chatman and Anthony Wells, it’s not good news either.
“I don’t really know which quarterback they will play in this game, but it all starts up front,” Richardson said. “Our goal is to confuse the man throwing the ball regardless of who it is.”
However, with inexperienced signal callers and a huge offensive line, Richardson expects the Tigers to establish the run first. And TSUs stats support his theory. In their previous two games the Tigers have run the ball 69 times while passing 49.
If this holds true Saturday, it could help the Jaguar secondary a great deal.
 ”We’re dealing with individuals that are learning on the fly, especially in the secondary,” Richardson said. “If we don’t get a rush and have to blitz, and leave them strung out then they’re in trouble.”
With all the uncertainty wrapped around this game, Richardson knows things could be different. And he’s hopeful his team is up to the challenge.
“A game like Central State, I think we needed that,” Richardson said. “To go through that adversity is what you have to deal with.”
Strides of Improvement
Richardson said he wants to see improvement in the offenses ability to finish off scoring drives. He wasn’t happy with the Jaguars’ execution inside of the red zone against Central State.
“We cannot go down the field and blow opportunities as far as getting it in the end zone,” Richardson said.
He also wants to see improvement on special teams. Without Curry Allen, who’s the usual long snapper, the Jaguar special team unit is somewhat handicapped. Saturday three Josh Duran PAT attempts were blocked and he missed two field goals.
“Our PATs and field goals have to be addressed if we’re going to be successful. We have some improving to do,” Richardson said.
Players of Week
Brian Threat (124 yards, 2 TDs)
Marcus Clark (safety)
Demetric Rogers (inter-ception)
Keys to Victory
Control line
Protect football
Separate and get off blocks defensively
Injuries
Gary Chatman (ankle)
Warren Matthews (thigh bruise)