2017 Overall Record
2017 Region Record
5-3
5 -4 Points Scored: 276 Points Allowed: 188
Bazemore-Hyder Stadium 11,249
Interesting Year in Store for VSU Written by: Joshua Miller
Valdosta State looks like they’re rolling into 2018 with more questions than answers. In 2017, their quarterback situation set them back early in the season. They lost three of their first four games and just couldn’t come back from it. The Blazers finished 5-4 on the season but got something out of it and found a solid quarterback in Rogan Wells. Initially, head coach Kerwin Bell ran a dual-quarterback scheme in which both Roland Rivers and Adam Robles took snaps in games. When Rivers had to undergo surgery, he missed the 2017 season, putting Robles at the helm. Robles quickly lost that starting spot to Rogan Wells, a freshman at the time. This season, Bell must decide who will start. I wouldn’t be surprised if Bell ran a dual-quarterback scheme with Rivers and Wells, but will it be effective? The Blazers also have more aspects in question, like their run game and conservative passing style. Luckily for VSU, the defense is not in question thanks to coordinator Danny Verpaele. The Blazers have the talent to win, that’s for sure. But their success will depend on execution, health, and whoever is taking snaps under center.
Head Coach: Kerwin Bell Years at School: 2 Record at School: 13
Who to Watch LB Sharmaine Washington RB Cedric Hollingshed QB Rogan Wells DB Brandon Roe WR Kenny Benjamin
Team Leaders Rogan Wells
leading passer
Rogan Wells
leading rusher
Dallas Baldner
leading receiver
Rogan Wells
leading TD scorer
Malik Slater
leading tackler
Brandon Roe
interception leader
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2017 STATS Yards: 1,397
Yards: 506
Yards: 347
Total Touchdowns: 20
Total Tackles: 68
Total Interceptions: 5