PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas -- The second edition of the Willie Simmons show recaps his first-ever win as a head coach over TSU in the Labor Day Classic on Sept. 5, 2015 in addition to a preview of this week's opponent in Texas State.
Preparing for the Panthers
SAN MARCOS, Texas -- The Bobcats are preparing for their home opener against Prairie View A&M, the team's second week of the season. Coach Franchione has said that a team's biggest improvement typically comes between weeks 1 and 2 and is hoping this year is no different.
"Today was a good day," Franchione said. "We worked at it hard. Yesterday was a tough day, the first Tuesday after a game being in full pads. I was pleased with today. They worked with a purpose to get better and that's the key. They have to take it on their shoulders and do it."
Knowing Your Competition
Sophomore receiver Demun Mercer is from La Marque, Texas, which is just 50 miles away from Houston. Mercer knows a number of the players on the team and can tell just how much the Panthers have improved from the last meeting in 2013.
"I know those guys pretty well," Mercer said. "One of those guys I played with is a receiver, and I know a guy in their secondary and a couple running backs. Some of the guys I haven't played since high school so I'm really looking forward to playing them. I can say by watching the Texas Southern game last week that they have improved since we last played them."
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