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KWC to use QB rotation
Head coach Brent Holslclaw

KWC to use QB rotation

The Kentucky Wesleyan College football team's offense has a chance to rack up some yards today, but the Panthers will have to adjust to a new quarterback scheme in the process.

KWC (0-2) continues its season-opening road swing when it faces Kentucky State at 6 p.m. in Frankfort.

The Panthers will use a two-quarterback rotation against the Thorobreds. KWC made that move after losing Chris Owen, who suffered a broken foot early in the Panthers' last game, Sept. 3 at Murray State.

KWC fell 66-10 to the Racers, a Football Championship Subdivision squad. Murray held the Panthers to 164 yards in total offense.

The Thorobreds (1-2), an NCAA Division II program like KWC, have given up an average of almost 200 rushing yards through their first three games.

The Panthers have moved the football with their running game. They picked up 240 yards against Murray, but much of that was negated by mistakes, like quarterback sacks and bad snaps.

Being able to run the ball will help as KWC tries to sort through its quarterback position. The Panthers will use a rotation between Travis Walker and Vincent Lalonde, who usually line up as receivers.

KWC coach Brent Holsclaw hasn't officially named a starter for today's game, but said he's "leaning toward Travis."

Regardless of who starts, both players will see significant action under center. Having a bye week to install new things on offense was a big help.

"We looked good in practice," Holsclaw said. "The two kids playing quarterback, they're incredibly good athletes, and we've developed a rhythm in practice. I do look for a very good game out of our quarterbacks."

The Thorobreds have also struggled on offense this year and are averaging 101 yards on the ground and 240 yards total.

Kentucky State's speed on both sides of the line is Holsclaw's main concern, he said, adding the Panthers' defensive unit is "the best KWC defense that's been around in a long time."

"K State has very good athletes," Holsclaw said. "They're a team we can compete with, but it's not going to be an easy game."
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