Former CCC Star Davis Wins QB Job At N.C. State

[E.T.]

Former CCC Star Davis Wins QB Job At N.C. State

A Tribune staff, wire report

Published: Aug 27, 2004

 

RALEIGH, N.C. - Clearwater's Jay Davis has won the quarterback derby to replace record- setting Philip Rivers at North Carolina State.

Davis, a former Clearwater Central Catholic star, has sat behind Rivers for two seasons. He beat out redshirt freshman Marcus Stone, a former prep All-American.

``It's a little relief right now,'' Davis told The (Raleigh, N.C.) News & Observer. ``Now this part is over, and it's time to start focusing on the season.''

The Wolfpack open the season Sept. 4 against Richmond, and Davis isn't fooling himself. While saying he might have an edge now by knowing ``every corner of the offense,'' he also said he's aware the competition hasn't ended. Stone could push his way into the starting job if Davis falters.

``It's not over, and things can still happen,'' Davis said. ``But they've picked the No. 1 guy, and we're going to go with it for now and see where it leads us.''

Davis (6-foot-2, 200 pounds) played high school football for his father at CCC. John Davis has constantly preached that taking over for Rivers, the 2003 Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year and the league's career passing leader, wouldn't be easy for anyone.

``I knew whoever the No. 1 guy was would have pressure on them,'' Jay Davis said. ``But you know what? That comes with the territory with being a quarterback. I've prepared for it.''

Tom Brew

[smazza]

good luck

bu the probably could have played last 2 years at usf

[Apis Bull]

Good for him.