TSU Tigers football host 2012 Media Day

HOUSTON, Texas  -  The Texas Southern Tigers football team held their annual media day on Saturday.TSU head football coach Darrell Asberry opened the event addressing a packed room of media members from local television, radio, and print journalism.

“I fully understand the high expectations that members of the TSU family have for this football program,” stated Asberry. “As head football coach of this team it will be my main focus to make sure we live up to those high expectations and give Texas Southern University fans and supporters a team that they can be proud of on and off the field.”

Eight members of the Texas Southern football team fielded questions from media at the event. The message that definitely seems apparent from all members of the team that spoke is a great level of optimism for the road that lies ahead.

“We want to go out and prove everyone wrong that picked us to finish in last place in our division,” said TSU quarterback Dantavious Parker. “Our goal everyday in camp and at practice is to continue to get better. Everyone is on the same page and we’re looking forward to getting this season started.”

 Tigers will open the season on September 1st in the Labor Day Classic versus cross-town rival Prairie View A&M. Prairie View has prevailed in the last several meetings of the LDC, a trend in which Texas Southern is eager to break.

“Every new season brings with it a new team and elevated expectations,” added Asberry. “Here at TSU we want to build a program that can compete for championships every year. For us that journey will start on September 1st. I can guarantee that the Texas Southern Tigers football team will be hungry and ready to play football when the 2012 season gets kicked off.”

Texas Southern will prepare to wrap-up fall camp in the upcoming days as classes get set to start on August 27th.

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