Photo: SU defense limits ASU to 2 points in last week contest.Huntsville Times
Southern has always had good offensive teams, but the Jaguars' defense has been pretty salty through the first five games of the season.
Southern is second in the Southwestern Athletic Conference in scoring defense per game (14.2), third in total defense (301.0), fifth in pass defense (182.0) and sixth in rushing defense (119.0).
"They're getting pressure on people," A&M coach Anthony Jones said. "They're not letting you sit back there and pick them a part. They've got a nice blitz package and they're getting pressure on the quarterback."
Jones said the Jaguars are playing a lot harder.
"They're just a more aggressive football team," he said. "They're getting after people. Whether it's the pass or the run, we have to really be on our P's and Q's."
A&M looks same to Richardson: Southern coach Pete Richardson said this year's A&M team looks a lot like the ones from the recent past.
"They're a typical A&M team," Richardson said. "Defensively, they're going to have an eight-man front and that causes a lot of problems if you have an inexperienced offensive line. They also do a great job running to the football.
"(Offensively), they probably have the most experienced quarterback in the conference in Kelcy Luke. And, they're going to run the football. We're going to have to contain them (to win the game)."
Coach promises more focus: Much has been made about A&M's first trip to Louisiana this season.
Grambling whipped A&M 31-6 almost two weeks ago in a matchup between the last two Southwestern Athletic Conference champions. Jones has maintained the Bulldogs weren't very focused against the Tigers, but vowed that wouldn't be the case against Southern.
"I think our focus will be different," he said. "We started to believe what everybody was saying about us instead of working. Our kids got a little lax."
Furthermore: Strong safety Bobby McClain, who was named A&M's Defensive Player of the Week after recording eight tackles in the win over Texas Southern, worked with the second team during Tuesday's practice, but Knute Walker, who handles the Bulldogs' safeties and outside linebackers, wasn't available for comment. ... A&M defensive back Jonathan McConico, who missed the first four games of the season after being suspended for violating team rules, played for the first time against Texas Southern and returned a punt for eight yards. ... Southern wide receiver Gerard Landry needs nine yards Saturday to move into fourth place on the school's all-time receiving yards list. Landry has 1,718 career receiving yards and could pass Connell Swain this weekend. ... While the Jaguars will be without linebacker Jonathan Malveaux, who is out with a sprained ankle, Southern will welcome back cornerback Ronald Wade. According to The Advocate in Baton Rouge, Wade missed the past three games after being suspended for violation of team rules.
Reggie Benson
Southern has always had good offensive teams, but the Jaguars' defense has been pretty salty through the first five games of the season.
Southern is second in the Southwestern Athletic Conference in scoring defense per game (14.2), third in total defense (301.0), fifth in pass defense (182.0) and sixth in rushing defense (119.0).
"They're getting pressure on people," A&M coach Anthony Jones said. "They're not letting you sit back there and pick them a part. They've got a nice blitz package and they're getting pressure on the quarterback."
Jones said the Jaguars are playing a lot harder.
"They're just a more aggressive football team," he said. "They're getting after people. Whether it's the pass or the run, we have to really be on our P's and Q's."
A&M looks same to Richardson: Southern coach Pete Richardson said this year's A&M team looks a lot like the ones from the recent past.
"They're a typical A&M team," Richardson said. "Defensively, they're going to have an eight-man front and that causes a lot of problems if you have an inexperienced offensive line. They also do a great job running to the football.
"(Offensively), they probably have the most experienced quarterback in the conference in Kelcy Luke. And, they're going to run the football. We're going to have to contain them (to win the game)."
Coach promises more focus: Much has been made about A&M's first trip to Louisiana this season.
Grambling whipped A&M 31-6 almost two weeks ago in a matchup between the last two Southwestern Athletic Conference champions. Jones has maintained the Bulldogs weren't very focused against the Tigers, but vowed that wouldn't be the case against Southern.
"I think our focus will be different," he said. "We started to believe what everybody was saying about us instead of working. Our kids got a little lax."
Furthermore: Strong safety Bobby McClain, who was named A&M's Defensive Player of the Week after recording eight tackles in the win over Texas Southern, worked with the second team during Tuesday's practice, but Knute Walker, who handles the Bulldogs' safeties and outside linebackers, wasn't available for comment. ... A&M defensive back Jonathan McConico, who missed the first four games of the season after being suspended for violating team rules, played for the first time against Texas Southern and returned a punt for eight yards. ... Southern wide receiver Gerard Landry needs nine yards Saturday to move into fourth place on the school's all-time receiving yards list. Landry has 1,718 career receiving yards and could pass Connell Swain this weekend. ... While the Jaguars will be without linebacker Jonathan Malveaux, who is out with a sprained ankle, Southern will welcome back cornerback Ronald Wade. According to The Advocate in Baton Rouge, Wade missed the past three games after being suspended for violation of team rules.
Reggie Benson
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