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Johnson’s Subtle Skills Help Unlock Jax State Offense

Perspective

Subtleties in Johnson’s game making his not-subtle upside show through, and helping Jax State’s offense do more things.

JACKSONVILLE — Yards didn’t exactly translate to points for Jacksonville State on Saturday, but 517 total yards say something’s going right.

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Balance, to the tune of 276 yards rushing and 241 passing in a 23-13 victory over Middle Tennessee State in the Conference USA opener for both teams, says more good things.

If Confucius ever had the chance to convert football’s complexities to his words of wisdom, he might say, ‘You gotta be able to do both, to be able to do both.”

Or would that have been more Yogi Berra like?

One key element in doing both is having receivers who scare a defense, and details say Jax State has at least one.

The details are all in the hands,

In particular, placement of Deondre Johnson’s hands as he catches the ball.

More details and content awaits EA+ subscribers.

A look at Jax State’s 23-13 victory over Middle Tennessee State through the lens of sport-shutter.com’s Brad Campbell

 

Photos by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com

The Marching Southerners perform prior to Jax State’s game against Middle Tennessee State on Saturday at AmFirst Stadium.
Jax State’s Marching Ballarenias perform prior to the Jax State-Middle Tennessee State football game Saturday at AmFirst Stadium.
Cocky claps before Jax State’s football game against Middle Tennessee State on Saturday at AmFirst Stadium.
Middle Tennessee State coach Derek Mason (left) and Jax State’s Charles Kelly meet during pregame activities Saturday at AmFirst Stadium.
Jax State’s Shane Payton Hodges (4) drives through a tackle by Jonavan Carr (9) against Middle Tennessee State on Saturday at AmFirst Stadium.
Jax State’s Khurtiss Perry (44) celebrates after a loss-of-yards tackle against Middle Tennessee State on Saturday at AmFirst Stadium..
Middle Tennessee State’s Roman Gagliano (16) sacked by Jax State’s Mikey Rosa (45) on Saturday at AmFirst Stadium.
Jax State’s Jameson Scissum (44) scores touchdown against Middle Tennessee as Korey Smith (26) gives chase on Saturday at AmFirst Stadium.
Jax State quarterback Caden Creel (12) runs with the football against Middle Tennessee State, with Jax State’s Lance Johnson (79) blocking and Middle Tennessee’s Darnell Malpress (48) pursuing on Saturday at AmFirst Stadium.
Jax State’s Shane Payton Hodges (4) celebrates with teammate Caden Creel (12) after Creel scored a touchdown against Middle Tennessee State on Saturday at AmFirst Stadium.
Jax State’s Lucas Farrington (22) runs with the football as Middle Tennessee State’s James Johnson (11) pursues on Saturday at AmFirst Stadium..
Jax State’s Luke Gilbert (30) carries the football past a fallen Middle Tennessee State defender on Saturday at AmFirst Stadium.
Jax State linebacker Morven Joseph (2) reaches toward Middle Tennessee State ball carrier Santana Fleming (0) on Saturday at AmFirst Stadium.
A crowd announced at 16,977 attended Jax State’s football game against Middle Tennessee State on Saturday at AmFirst Stadium.

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