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Wofford Names Starting Quarterback

The Wofford College football team has announced that rising sophomore Trey Rodgers will enter preseason camp in August as the starter at quarterback.

Rodgers, a local standout who led Dorman High School in Spartanburg, S.C., to the 2000 state title and earned Shrine Bowl Most Valuable Player honors, appeared in four games last season. He had eight carries for 48 yards while completing 2-of-3 passes for 17 yards.

"I feel that Trey made a lot of progress," Wofford Head Coach Mike Ayers said. "He's a guy who can take charge and command of the offense.

"He was very productive when he was in there. I thought he showed a lot of toughness bouncing back from when he was injured (sprained ankle) in the second scrimmage, and performed well in the third scrimmage.

"The challenge for Trey is to stay on top because it's so close. Nobody can afford to slip or have a bad day because the competition level with the other guys is tight and they'll catch up with him. I think that's going to help our football team. I feel very good about the ability of our quarterbacks to make plays and good decisions. I think it's going to be a great opportunity for our team to take the next step because of the competition at the quarterback position."

Wofford will play its first-ever 12-game regular season schedule this fall. Included in the slate, which opens Aug. 31 at home against Newberry, is a Sept. 28 contest at ACC champion Maryland.