Mitchell pushing SU secondary

The Southern secondary is home to some of its most veteran players. Yet that doesn’t mean they get a free pass from new position coach Jackie Mitchell. When strong safety Glenn Bell, a fifth-year senior, didn’t get out of his break like he was supposed to Monday morning, Mitchell made him do it again. And again. And a fourth time, when Bell finally fought through his fatigue and used the proper technique to execute the drill.

“I see he’s a real perfectionist,” Bell said. “But that’s what we need as a unit. We need someone to stay on us about the little things. That’s what he is, and I’m real appreciative for it.”

Bell was happy Mitchell pushed him. He and guys like Michael Williams and Joe Manning and Anthony Wells and Toyin Akinwale aren’t looking for free passes. They want to get a Southwestern Athletic Conference championship ring, like those Mitchell has from his days as a standout free safety in the 1990s at SU.

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