NORFOLK, Virginia -- Robert Jones knows his Norfolk State history. The second-year coach, who also spent six years as an assistant, has seen the Spartans' best Division I days firsthand.That's why Jones, looking to shake up his suddenly struggling and possibly distracted team, shared with his younger players a reminder of the program's pinnacle.
On Monday, two days after NSU fell 73-70 at Morgan State for its second straight loss, Jones broke out a six-minute, NCAA-produced video that chronicled the aftermath of the Spartans' landmark upset of Missouri in the 2012 NCAA tournament. Called "Norfolk State Confidential," the video takes viewers inside the locker room before, during and after the Spartans' 84-50 loss to Florida two days later.
More importantly, it follows the team back to campus, where a pep band, cheerleaders and a throng of fans waited to celebrate the first-round win.
The video was an easy way for Jones to paint the big picture for a team down on its luck.
VIDEO: Norfolk State Confidential: This is about pride
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