HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - More than a month after leading Alabama A&M to the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship game, coach Anthony Jones and his staff are working overtime to make inroads in recruiting. Jones said A&M lost two weeks on the recruiting trail while preparing for the championship game, but believes playing for the title will help the Bulldogs."You lose a little bit by playing in the championship game, but you gain a little bit because you're on TV," said Jones, who has compiled a 72-45 record in his 10 seasons. "While the coaches are going to the homes, we're coming into the homes, and the kids are seeing our program and we're trying to build upon that.
"Whenever you have a good year, it aids in recruiting. People are drawn to teams that have a winning history. The fact that we are 8-4 and came close to winning the championship, some kids think they can be a difference-maker and some look at the depth situation. We're going to go out and find the best kids we can find to fill our needs and try to sign them."
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