A couple of J.T.s

During our preseason travels we've gotten updates on a pair of J.T.s -- Dartmouth's Jordan Todman and Charlestown's Jonathan Turner -- who have taken their games to the next level this fall.

During our trip to Dartmouth, Indians coach Richard White reported that Todman -- a true freshman at the University of Connecticut -- shined during a preseason matchup to determine the depth chart (8 carries, 170 yards, 3 TDs; 2 receptions, 50 yards). Todman, who hoped his speed would help him earn a spot as a returner in his first season, seemed destined to find a way on the field as either a returner or running back this season, but suffered a shoulder injury that has sidelined him since that game.

Todman, the Globe's two-time Division 1 Player of the Year, completed his high school career with 5,779 rushing yards, second all-time in the state history.

Turner, a Division 3A Eastern Mass. All-Star and a Boston North All-Star, is attending Hyde Prep in Bath, Maine. According to those close to Turner, he has earned the starting quarterback job for a school that went 7-1 last season.

Turner led all Division 3A quarterbacks with 18 touchdown passes and also rushed for eight scores last fall. He is attending prep school with eyes towards improving his standardized test scores, which should help his recruiting process.