TSU quarterback Andrew Body decided to redshirt for medical reasons.
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00:00 The Texas Southern starting quarterback posted on social media that he will
00:03 proceed with a medical redshirt this season.
00:06 Andrew is a junior and redshirting would allow him to extend his NCAA
00:11 eligibility for another season beyond his senior season next year.
00:15 A source close to body strongly believes that Andrew is focused on returning to
00:19 Texas Southern and to be ready for the 2024 Labor Day Classic against Prairie View A&M.
00:25 During the off season, the Corpus Christi native was rehabilitating his throwing
00:29 shoulder, which was injured in a game against Alabama A&M at the end of the 2022 season.
00:35 Based on Andrew's decision after visiting with doctors,
00:38 it appears he may need more time to completely heal his shoulder.
00:42 Body played in the season opening 37 to 34 overtime loss against Prairie View A&M.
00:48 He completed 18 of 38 attempts for 286 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions.
00:55 At the 2023 SWAC Media Day, Body was named SWAC Preseason Second Team
00:59 quarterback by the coaches and sports information directors.