Today was a really good day at Arkansas State media day. My hat's off to Arkansas State Sports Information Director Jerry Scott and his team for all of their hard work today. They are absolutely second to none.
The day went off without a hitch and it was fun to mix and mingle with coaches and players for a bit.
There were a few things that really stood out to me today. The main thing that stood out to me in every single player I spoke with mentioned that the entire team is working together as one cohesive unit now. I had several tell me something along the lines of "this year it is about the team, not individuals". That really stood out to me. Guys on both the offensive and defensive side of the football mentioned this.
There is going to be one heck of a QB battle this month. The coaching staff is going to let the guys compete, and whoever shows they have the stuff will be the guy.
Jaxon Dailey spoke about his mustache. He said that he grew it after watching Tombstone. He said he like Doc Holliday and wanted to have a mustache like his. JT Shrout is bigger than I expected. You can tell he has been there and done that. I'm 6-foot-4 and I had to look up at the guy. Both of them seem to have a good head on their shoulders and want to do what they can to help the team. I'll have interviews with both of them posted tomorrow.
Jeff Foreman said he has learned a lot in his time at Arkansas State, and he said that this year is the first time he feels like the team is truly together as one as they head into the season. He is excited to share the room with the other guys in the WR room. I'll have an interview with him posted Sunday.
Dominic Zvada spoke about making himself better than he was last year. He said that he fell off a bit last year as the team got into the later parts of the season, so he is going to work harder this year to keep his leg strong and healthy all season long. I'll have an interview with him posted soon.
Eathan Hasler said he is excited about the linebacker room and the entire defense. He feels like they will step their game up this year. I'll have more on him soon, as well.
Over all there was an excitement in the air that you could feel. I haven't felt this level of excitement at media day in several years. Games still have to be played, but the feeling in the room today is that this year's team will be much improved over the first two teams Butch Jones and his staff fielded at Arkansas State.
The day went off without a hitch and it was fun to mix and mingle with coaches and players for a bit.
There were a few things that really stood out to me today. The main thing that stood out to me in every single player I spoke with mentioned that the entire team is working together as one cohesive unit now. I had several tell me something along the lines of "this year it is about the team, not individuals". That really stood out to me. Guys on both the offensive and defensive side of the football mentioned this.
There is going to be one heck of a QB battle this month. The coaching staff is going to let the guys compete, and whoever shows they have the stuff will be the guy.
Jaxon Dailey spoke about his mustache. He said that he grew it after watching Tombstone. He said he like Doc Holliday and wanted to have a mustache like his. JT Shrout is bigger than I expected. You can tell he has been there and done that. I'm 6-foot-4 and I had to look up at the guy. Both of them seem to have a good head on their shoulders and want to do what they can to help the team. I'll have interviews with both of them posted tomorrow.
Jeff Foreman said he has learned a lot in his time at Arkansas State, and he said that this year is the first time he feels like the team is truly together as one as they head into the season. He is excited to share the room with the other guys in the WR room. I'll have an interview with him posted Sunday.
Dominic Zvada spoke about making himself better than he was last year. He said that he fell off a bit last year as the team got into the later parts of the season, so he is going to work harder this year to keep his leg strong and healthy all season long. I'll have an interview with him posted soon.
Eathan Hasler said he is excited about the linebacker room and the entire defense. He feels like they will step their game up this year. I'll have more on him soon, as well.
Over all there was an excitement in the air that you could feel. I haven't felt this level of excitement at media day in several years. Games still have to be played, but the feeling in the room today is that this year's team will be much improved over the first two teams Butch Jones and his staff fielded at Arkansas State.
