Media session for GMAC Bowl...
Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 1:13 pm
Your two cornerbacks, (Jelani) Jordan and (Terrill) Mayberry ... when they get beat, there is all kinds of attention on them, obviously. But, how would you assess their play this year?
Well, I think they've grown in their positions. Terrill Mayberry, in his first year starting, has really improved. Jelani has been steady out there for us. Sometimes, it looks like they have given up the touchdown, because they're the closest to the receiver, and everyone is saying, 'he can't cover.' But, that's not always the case. Maybe the safety was supposed to cover (that receiver), or something else. It's not always their fault, but that's life on the edge. It's more of a mentality than anything else. Those kids also could have benefited from a redshirt year. They will be seniors next year, and they've had three different (position) coaches. Vance (Joseph) came in this year and did a great job with them. (Steven) Wilks did a great job with them, and (Tommie) Thigpen before him. But, that's hard on kids. They've got to get used to a different coach, and it's a very technique-oriented position. I'm looking forward to those guys having a big game for us. They need to keep those Memphis guys in check.
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Those of you that are Jordan fans....
Well, I think they've grown in their positions. Terrill Mayberry, in his first year starting, has really improved. Jelani has been steady out there for us. Sometimes, it looks like they have given up the touchdown, because they're the closest to the receiver, and everyone is saying, 'he can't cover.' But, that's not always the case. Maybe the safety was supposed to cover (that receiver), or something else. It's not always their fault, but that's life on the edge. It's more of a mentality than anything else. Those kids also could have benefited from a redshirt year. They will be seniors next year, and they've had three different (position) coaches. Vance (Joseph) came in this year and did a great job with them. (Steven) Wilks did a great job with them, and (Tommie) Thigpen before him. But, that's hard on kids. They've got to get used to a different coach, and it's a very technique-oriented position. I'm looking forward to those guys having a big game for us. They need to keep those Memphis guys in check.
http://bgsufalcons.collegesports.com/sp ... 04aad.html
Those of you that are Jordan fans....
