In an announcement elevating the stakes for the upcoming SWAC soccer season, Herman Brister III declared Southern will conquer the very best of the SWAC.
“On the finish of the day, if we’re not profitable a SWAC Championship, it doesn’t matter,” he mentioned.
Brister’s remarks have been interpreted as a direct problem to his staff and rivals throughout the league, particularly perennial contender Jackson State, whom the Jaguars have misplaced 5 straight video games to relationship again to 2021. “It’s going to be completely different after we play Jackson and FAMU,” he added, signaling his squad’s willpower to dethrone the Tigers, who’ve lengthy set the usual within the convention.
“On the finish of the day, if we’re not profitable a SWAC Championship, it doesn’t matter.”
“It’s going to be completely different after we play Jackson (State) and FAMU.”#Southern security Herman Brister III on being named to the Preseason All-SWAC Second Staff Protection and utilizing final yr’s SWAC… pic.twitter.com/NDFBibF6N8
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The Jaguars have echoed Brister’s championship-or-bust mentality within the offseason. Observers notice that Southern, lately bolstered by the arrival of ex-LSU working again Trey Holly, enters the season with each excessive expectations and heightened strain to ship outcomes.
“The main focus is obvious—something in need of a SWAC title isn’t sufficient,” mentioned Brister. His phrases have infused the preseason with new vitality, and Southern followers and rivals are circling the date for his or her matchup towards Jackson State, which is considered as a pivotal contest within the convention championship race.
As preseason camp will get underway, all eyes at the moment are on whether or not the daring proclamation will translate into the success and the trophy that defines a real contender in SWAC soccer.
