Sunday, August 14, 2011

5 questions for the JCSU Golden Bulls to work on

Charlotte, NC -- Johnson C. Smith football coach Steve Aycock promises his Golden Bulls will get off to a fast start in 2011.

At the CIAA preseason media day in July, Aycock predicted Smith will win at least three of its first four games - a bold statement given the Bulls' 5-15 record in his first two seasons.

"I feel good about the young men who are coming back and the way they've dedicated themselves over the last six months," he said. "We'll see a difference come Sept. 3."

But will it be enough to move Smith to the middle of the pack in the CIAA South? Maybe, if the Bulls answer these questions:

1. Can the defense be fixed?

Former Carolina Panthers safety Mike Minter and Craig Cox are the new co-coordinators of a unit that allowed 39 points and 405 yards per game.

"From the defensive side, we've made some changes and are doing some things different and most definitely placing a lot of emphasis on stopping the run," Aycock said.

2. Who'll start at quarterback?

Redshirt freshman Maliek McCall closed spring drills...

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