Sunday, August 2, 2015

Alabama A&M eyes turnaround as fall camp opens

NORMAL, Alabama -- COULD THIS BE A TURNAROUND YEAR?

The Bulldogs opened fall drills Saturday as they try to build on what could have been a much better finish last season. A 4-8 record could have easily been a 7- or 8-win season. Four of the losses were by a total of 15 points, including a pair of last-minute defeats by one point and three points.

With seven starters returning on offense, including a trio of talented running backs, and nine returnees on defense, there is a sense of optimism on the campus.

This year's edition is a blend of youth and experience. There are just three seniors on defense – including All-Southwestern Athletic Conference first team defensive lineman Anthony Lanier — while the offense will lean heavy on sophomores.

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