KENT: Tra’von Chapman learned that the cloak of a prodigal son is hard to wear.
Saturday’s 31-27 victory at Kent State turned out to be a day of redemption for the University of Akron backup quarterback from Kent Roosevelt.
But before the redemption came hardship.
After pregame warm-ups, Chapman found out that starter Thomas Woodson had decided his bruised right shoulder suffered in last week’s loss to Appalachian State wouldn’t allow him to throw effectively. Chapman, who lost the starting job to Woodson after the first three games last season, would be behind center against the rival Golden Flashes.