Leader of the pack

Arkansas State sophomore quarterback Layne Hatcher led the Red Wolves in passing in 2020 despite splitting snaps with Logan Bonner, who has since transferred to Utah State. Hatcher is being challenged this fall by Florida State transfer James Blackman. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Thomas Metthe)JONESBORO -- "Compete and don't compare."

That's how James Blackman is approaching this fall camp.

When Blackman and Layne Hatcher are working side-by-side in most individual drills, it's hard not to compare Arkansas State University's top two quarterbacks.

Both were three-star recruits who started their collegiate careers at Power 5 programs. Both have had to battle for a starting spot before -- Blackman…