< Previous Page
Even if they are playing Gonzaga, a team that precedent says will crush them. Ironically enough, Banks has used the Zags as an example of inspiration for his players since before the season started. When the Jaguars drew the Bulldogs in their first tournament game, his players turned to him collectively and said, "Coach, Gonzaga?"
"They are a true example of what we’re trying to do at Southern University," Banks said. He added, though, that in regard to talent and technique, the teams aren’t that far apart.
"When you watch their program and how they play, we’re similar in many ways," he said. "I think they have bigger size and some quality players, but you know, a lot of times as we are watching them and scouting them, we try to do some of the same things. It will be a great contest for us."
No, it won’t.
Say a prayer, then, for the Southern Jaguars.
They’re trying real hard to do the impossible, to do that which never has been done, and do it the right way. No matter what happens against No. 1, it will be better than the road they’ve already traveled.
Gordon Monson hosts "The Big Show" with Spence Checketts weekdays from 3-7 p.m. on 97.5 FM and 1280 and 960 AM The Zone. Twitter: @GordonMonson.
-
Woman charged with felony animal torture for killing dog with insecticide
Published Jun 18, 2013 10:19:03PM -
Husband charged with abusing sick wife
Published Jun 18, 2013 10:01:02PM -
NSA director says plot against Wall Street foiled
Published Jun 18, 2013 09:59:03PM -
Briefs from Tribune news services
Published Jun 18, 2013 09:54:03PM
Copyright 2013 The Salt Lake Tribune. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
