Little Buzz No Sting: Jaguars swat down Hornets in home opener

The Southern University Jaguar Football Team were simply too much for the Alabama State University Hornets Saturday night with a 64-6 victory. This year the Jaguars have started off slow coming into SWAC play with a 0-2 record falling to University of Louisiana Monroe and Tulane University. By winning this game, the Jaguars have reignited the flame on their aggressive offensive. With some key changes to the offensive line and a boost from the defensive line, they were able serve the hornets their worst lost in 54 years. One thing about this Jaguar football team is that they have made the necessary adjustments to better position themselves for conference play. Danny Johnson, Junior Defensive Back from East Feliciana, LA, says “This game sets the tone for the defense and offense, we know what we are capable of, we just have to go into each game with this mentality.” To solidify the Jaguars win, Senior Wide Receiver Willie Quinn, of Miami, FL. tied the SWAC’s all-time Touchdown record on returns. Quinn finished with 178 receiving yards, 3 touchdowns, and a 30 yard passing touchdown to Randall Menard. When asked how does it feel to know that your closed to breaking the SWAC record, Quinn said, “I know the stats are great, but I don’t think about that. It’s all about getting the win, but the stats will look good.” Accompanying Quinn’s success, Junior Quarterback, Austin Howard, of Edgar, LA is is finding his way. Howard stung the hornets for 304 yards passing for 3 touchdowns. Howard states, “I give credit for all of this to the O-line, we all just connected tonight.” Howards intends to build off this game and continue winning. “You got to respect Willie, you got to respect Menard and Tillery. Senior Running Back Lenard Tillery rushed for 124 yards. You double one of them I’m just going to put it to another,” said Howard. With all of this going into account for the next game the Jaguars have a lot of planning to do by next Saturday to beat the Alabama A&M Bulldogs who are 1-2 as well. This game will decide who climbs to .500. The Jaguars offense is ready for anything. Randall Menard, Senior from Breaux Bridge, LA, said “When playing with a player like Quinn at practice every day its very tough, so that’s what makes it tougher for the other team every game.”
As the Jaguars opened conference play on their new turf, Odums descibes how his team ovecame adversity and truimped against the hornets. “Everyone’s back was to the wall knowing that we were 0-2, but they came out and handled what they needed to which made us victorious.” said Odums. The readdition of Menard to the offensive was great help in them securing the win, Odums was asked how does he feel with Menard being back, he said “It’s great that he’s back and you can tell that his performance wasn’t great, but we are going to work on that.” This upcoming week, the Jaguars are back in SWAC action as they travel to Huntsville, Alabama to face the Alabama A&M Bulldogs.