Jackson State presses for SWAC perfection

JACKSON, Mississippi -- When Jackson State hit the practice field Tuesday, it added another goal to its list: Go undefeated in the Southwestern Athletic Conference.

Coach Rick Comegy said his players mentioned it that morning. After falling in the SWAC championship game a year ago, the Tigers (4-2, 4-0) have had their eyes on returning to the SWAC Championship this season.

If the Tigers keep their record unblemished, it would be the first time under Comegy, who is in his eighth season. He said his team doesn’t feel pressured by the 4-0 league record.

“They enjoy that,” Comegy said. “We were picked second in the conference, and to be able to put yourself in this situation right now (and) trying to show everybody, ‘well, you can picked us second, but here we are now.’

“That’s a drive right for them. Alabama State was picked ahead of us, and we beat them.”

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