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Impact Things continue to trend toward Hatcher getting the start for Arkansas State after his strong performance in relief of James Blackman in the opener.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
ARKANSAS STATE RED WOLVES 7-4 · 2ND IN SUN BELT WEST
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Layne Hatcher - Trending towards starting Hatcher continues to work with the first-team offense with kickoff approaching Saturday against Memphis, Mitchell Gladstone of ArkansasOnline reports.
Layne Hatcher - Working with starters Hatcher is warming up with the first-team offense ahead of Saturday's game against Memphis, Mitchell Gladstone of ArkansasOnline reports.
Impact James Blackman got the start last week after working with starting center Ethan Miner in pregame, and now it appears the roles are flipped as Hatcher is now working with Miner. Hatcher was electric in relief of Blackman in Week 1, completing all 12 passes for 150 yards and four scores.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Alan Lamar - Listed as RB1 Lamar checks in at the top of Arkansas State's running back depth chart,.
Impact Lamar wasn't even on the two-deep last week for the Red Wolves but wound up leading the backfield with 18 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown. The Yale transfer should continue to be a big part of the rotation moving forward, with Marcel Murray now listed as his top backup on the depth chart.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Memphis coach Ryan Silverfield focused on Arkansas State, not AAC realignment Ryan Silverfield is focused on Memphis football's next opponent, not if the AAC could reportedly lose three teams to the Big 12.
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Jeff Foreman - Snags five passes in opener Foreman had five catches for 55 yards in Saturday's 40-21 win over Central Arkansas.
Impact Foreman tied his career high with five catches against the Bears on Saturday. After finishing 2020 strong with three straight 100-yard games, the junior is ready for a larger role this year.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Te'vailance Hunt - Snags touchdown in opener Hunt had six catches for 96 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 40-21 win over Central Arkansas.
Impact Hunt fell just shy of the century mark in Saturday's opener against Central Arkansas, but was an effective weapon for the tandem of James Blackman and Layne Hatcher. The former TCU Horned Frog will look for some more space next week against a Memphis defense that ranked 117th in passing yards allowed in 2020.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Corey Rucker - Goes off for three touchdowns Rucker had nine catches for 138 yards and three touchdowns in Saturday's 40-21 win over Central Arkansas.
Impact Rucker displayed why he's the Red Wolves' number one receiver on Saturday, tying his career high with nine catches. His three touchdowns were all delivered by Layne Hatcher, who entered the game in relief of James Blackman. This is now Rucker's second-straight monster performance, as he put up 310 yards and four touchdowns in Arkansas State's 2020 finale against Louisiana-Monroe. With a Memphis defense that ranked 117th in passing yards allowed last season coming to Jonesboro next week, Rucker could be a solid addition to any fantasy roster.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marcel Murray - Goes for 63 yards in opener Murray had seven carries for 63 yards in Saturday's 40-21 win over Central Arkansas.
Impact Although the senior didn't find paydirt on the day, his nine yards per carry led the team. While Alan Lamar earned 18 carries against the Bears, he only outrushed Murray by four yards. If Murray can keep these types of numbers up, he figures to see more work in coming weeks.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alan Lamar - Rushes for TD in opener Lamar had 18 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 40-21 win over Central Arkansas. He added two catches for three yards.
Impact Lamar was the Red Wolves' feature back on the day as no other Arkansas State player had more than seven carries. While he did average just 3.7 yards per carry, he snapped off a 33-yard scamper and scored the team's sole rushing score. With solid performances from backfield mates Marcel Murray and Johnnie Lang, the competition for carries in Jonesboro is an interesting one.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Layne Hatcher - Perfect in relief Hatcher completed 12 of 12 passes for 150 yards and four touchdowns in Saturday's 40-21 win over Central Arkansas. He added one rush for eight yards.
Impact Hatcher was nothing short of perfect in relief of James Blackman on Saturday, at one point leading the Red Wolves on four consecutive touchdown-scoring drives. The pivot is no stranger to splitting time (having done so with Logan Bonner last season), but it's no secret who the better option was against the Bears.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
James Blackman - Unspectacular in start Blackman completed 16 of 26 passes for 169 yards in Saturday's 40-21 win over Central Arkansas. He added seven carries for 22 yards.
Impact Blackman got the start over Layne Hatcher for the Red Wolves' season opener but might not hold onto the role for much longer. The Florida State transfer went into halftime down 7-6 and was replaced by Hatcher, who completed 12 of 12 passes for 150 yards and four touchdowns. With Memphis and Washington beckoning, Butch Jones would be well-served to nail down a starter.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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James Blackman - Starting Saturday Blackman will start Saturday's game against Central Arkansas, Kara Richey of 95.3 The Ticket Jonesboro reports.
Impact Blackman transferred from Florida State during the offseason, and he'll start under center in the season opener. He appeared in 19 games across three seasons at Florida State and passed for 3,215 yards and 24 touchdowns.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Layne Hatcher - Co-starter for opener Hatcher sits as a co-starter along with James Blackman ahead of Saturday's opener versus Central Arkansas, Chris Hudgison of KAIT reports.
Impact Hatcher is familiar with splitting time under center and there's at least a chance he's headed for a similar situation for 2021. It will still be worth monitoring who takes reps with the first-team offense during warmups for Saturday's tilt.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
James Blackman - Co-starting quarterback Blackman is listed as a co-starter ahead of their Week 1 game against Central Arkansas.
Impact Blackman was a highly rated recruit going to Florida State, but things never really fully came together for the 6-5 quarterback. It is somewhat surprising he was not able to wrap up the starting job by now, as Layne Hatcher will be a co-starter as well. It is still expected that Blackman will get the first opportunity on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dahu Green - Backup to begin season Green (undisclosed) is listed on the Week 1 depth chart.
Impact Green had his 2020 campaign cut short due to injury. He is back to full strength ahead of the 2021 season, but will not have his starting spot back initially. Corey Rucker, Jeff Foreman and Te'Vailance Hunt will work ahead of Green to begin the season, but that could change quickly.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Adam Jones - Continuing career in Jonesboro Jones committed to Arkansas State during the offseason, joining the program as a transfer from Central Michigan, Chris Hudgison of KAIT Region 8 Jonesboro reports.
Impact Jones, a 6-foot-2 receiver, appeared in 10 games for Central Michigan over the past two seasons, recording one reception for eight yards. He'll have three years of eligibility to use at Arkansas State.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Allan Walters - Lands at Arkansas State Walters committed to Arkansas State in late May, joining the program as a transfer from Mississippi State, Chris Hudgison of KAIT Region 8 Jonesboro reports.
Impact Arkansas State marks the third stop of Walters' career following stints at Vanderbilt and Mississippi State. He saw his lone game action in the 2019 season with Vandy, completing two of nine pass attempts for 36 yards and an interception. He'll likely enter the 2021 season behind at least incumbent starting quarterback Layne Hatcher and Florida State transfer James Blackman on the depth chart.
AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Ryan Graham - Retiring from football Graham announced Thursday via his personal Twitter page that he is retiring from football due to recurring injuries over the past two seasons.
Impact Graham suffered a torn ACL after appearing in four games in 2019. He totaled 134 rush yards and two touchdowns on 23 attempts. He came back the following year and had 28 carries over eight games but for just 110 yards and a touchdown. It's likely Graham was still suffering lingering effects from the injury and will move forward in life without football.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Johnnie Lang - Chooses Arkansas State Lang has transferred to Arkansas State, Chris Hudgison of KAIT Sports reports.
Impact Lang entered the transfer portal in early January and kept his options open until deciding on the Red Wolves nearly six months later. He could contend for some playing time in 2021 but faces stiff competition in the form of Marcel Murray and Lincoln Pare.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lincoln Pare - Limited in spring practice Pare (elbow) was limited to begin spring practice, Northwest Arkansas Online reports.
Impact Pare's freshman season was cut short by a dislocated elbow but the second-year runner is set to play a role in the Arkansas State backfield this fall.
AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
