James Madison will have Thorpe for another season
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}James Madison University quarterback Justin Thorpe has been granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA, school officials announced Monday.
The local Virginia product will now be listed as a redshirt junior moving forward in the 2012 season.
During his first year at JMU in 2008, Thorpe suffered a season-ending knee injury. In the 2010 season opener, he was injured once again versus Morehead State and missed that season as well.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Although it is not common by the NCAA, if a player has been injured twice resulting in season-ending problems, there is a possibility for a sixth year of eligibility.
When healthy, Thorpe has thrived as a starter for the Dukes, compiling an overall career record of 14-4 versus FCS opponents. This season, he is JMU's leading rusher with 261 yards and three touchdowns, and has completed 61-for-98 passes for 728 yards and five scores.
The news comes after JMU's bye week. The No. 5 Dukes are preparing to host defending CAA champion Towson at Bridgeforth Stadium on Saturday.