June Jones sees carry-over from bowl win; Tech tix update
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 7:47 amBy Bill Nichols
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9:30 pm on August 14, 2013
SMU coach Jones Jones said that winning three of four bowl games has sparked confidence in the program.
He said he can tell that the current team has benefited from last season’s 43-10 victory over Fresno State in the Hawaii Bowl.
“You feel better about yourself in the offseason, the workouts and everything you do carry over right through training camp,’’ Jones said. “It just becomes an attitude, positive thinking.â€
Said QB Garrett Gilbert: “Winning that game gave us a big positive to think about.â€
New Conference
Playing in the inaugural American Athletic Conference will pose challenges adjusting to the schemes of new teams, Jones said:
“It’s a different brand of football. It’s going to be an experience for UConn and Rutgers to play us just as it is for us to play knockdown drag-out football because they’re big and physical and run the football at you.’’
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About 500 reserved tickets remain for the Aug. 30 opener against Texas Tech at Ford Stadium. Athletic director Rick Hart said extra general admission seats will be made available in the south end zone.
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9:30 pm on August 14, 2013
SMU coach Jones Jones said that winning three of four bowl games has sparked confidence in the program.
He said he can tell that the current team has benefited from last season’s 43-10 victory over Fresno State in the Hawaii Bowl.
“You feel better about yourself in the offseason, the workouts and everything you do carry over right through training camp,’’ Jones said. “It just becomes an attitude, positive thinking.â€
Said QB Garrett Gilbert: “Winning that game gave us a big positive to think about.â€
New Conference
Playing in the inaugural American Athletic Conference will pose challenges adjusting to the schemes of new teams, Jones said:
“It’s a different brand of football. It’s going to be an experience for UConn and Rutgers to play us just as it is for us to play knockdown drag-out football because they’re big and physical and run the football at you.’’
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About 500 reserved tickets remain for the Aug. 30 opener against Texas Tech at Ford Stadium. Athletic director Rick Hart said extra general admission seats will be made available in the south end zone.