Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Is this the season for J.C. Smith’s turnaround? Here are 10 storylines to follow

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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina -- J.C. Smith football finally has some stability.

Golden Bulls coach Kermit Blount is excited about this year’s squad, which he says has better depth, athleticism and consistency throughout the roster. After going 2-8 in 2017, there’s a sense the program is on the cusp of a rebound, starting with the CIAA South.

“We know, we think, we feel where we should be,” Blount said. “There’s no pressure. We feel urgency for our own personal gain. When you’re in this business, you compete to win, you don’t compete to finish third or fourth.”

J.C Smith, which was picked fifth in the six-team CIAA South, has some work to do to move up. The Golden Bulls’ last winning season was 2012, when they finished 6-4. Here are 10 storylines to watch:

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