Alabama State aiming to improve under new coach

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Alabama State has won seven or more games in five consecutive seasons, but new head coach Brian Jenkins is looking for more — quickly.

"The opportunity is now, the opportunity is here and it's time for us, not I, but us to get it done," Jenkins said shortly after he left Bethune-Cookman for ASU in December. "We have enough in place.  There's some work that can still be done, but we have to do it.  I don't want anyone to look at me as the answer; you have to first look at yourself and then come together and get it done."

Jenkins held a 46-14 mark in five seasons at Bethune-Cookman, including three NCAA FCS playoff appearances and two wins over FBS teams. He hopes to carry on that same success with the Hornets, who haven't won a conference title since 2004.

ASU began the 2014 season with a 4-1 mark before struggling down the stretch to a 7-5 finish that included a four-game losing streak.

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