Junior cornerback Kobi Albert set the tone for Southern Miss' 49-3 win over Alcorn State just one minute and 23 seconds into the game.
On a deep ball thrown by Braves quarterback Jaylon Tolbert, Albert jumped up and reeled in his first career interception, setting off an early celebration from both teammates and fans at Renasant Stadium on Sept. 5. It was his first of three interceptions for Albert and five total turnovers for the Golden Eagles.
"He's been a leader since the day we walked in here," senior quarterback Ethan Hampton said of Albert. "I don't think it's a coincidence that our leaders are making a lot of plays. ... He's a great player and he's going to continue to be a great addition for us."
Southern Miss is the fourth program Albert has been played for during his collegiate career. He started at Kentucky, before transferring to Mississippi State and then UConn, before ending up with the Golden Eagles. He entered the game without an interception.
"It's just surreal," Albert said. "The work that I put in in the offseason is just starting to pay off. Really just the work that I put in the past couple of years is starting to pay off. (I've) been at a couple places and haven't really been able to get the opportunity to get on the field. Now that I'm actually able to be on the field, I'm able to show people what I can do."
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On a deep ball thrown by Braves quarterback Jaylon Tolbert, Albert jumped up and reeled in his first career interception, setting off an early celebration from both teammates and fans at Renasant Stadium on Sept. 5. It was his first of three interceptions for Albert and five total turnovers for the Golden Eagles.
"He's been a leader since the day we walked in here," senior quarterback Ethan Hampton said of Albert. "I don't think it's a coincidence that our leaders are making a lot of plays. ... He's a great player and he's going to continue to be a great addition for us."
Southern Miss is the fourth program Albert has been played for during his collegiate career. He started at Kentucky, before transferring to Mississippi State and then UConn, before ending up with the Golden Eagles. He entered the game without an interception.
"It's just surreal," Albert said. "The work that I put in in the offseason is just starting to pay off. Really just the work that I put in the past couple of years is starting to pay off. (I've) been at a couple places and haven't really been able to get the opportunity to get on the field. Now that I'm actually able to be on the field, I'm able to show people what I can do."
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