Editor’s note: This is a regular feature profiling senior athletes at Bryant High School.
Jordan Jones
NAME: Jordan Jones
PARENTS: Brad and Cindy Jones
SIBLINGS: None
FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL: Math
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? Hunt, fish, football
FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza
FAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST OR GROUP: George Strait
FAVORITE MOVIE: Red Tails
FAVORITE TV SHOW: That 70’s Show
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A KID? A football
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? College at Henderson State, study nursing.
OTHER THAN YOUR PARENTS, WHO HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? Coach (Paul) Calley; he’s showed me how to be a real man.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT FOOTBALL? I get to hit people.
POSITION: Right tackle
WHAT DO YOU FEEL LIKE IS YOUR PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY ON THE FIELD? Protecting the quarterback.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SEASON SO FAR? I think we’ve had some ups and downs but we’ve definitely overcome our adversity.
WHEN THE TEAM’S PLAYING WELL, WHAT’S THE KEY TO THAT? I think a lot of it has to do with our offensive line but, mainly, the up-tempo style that we play. I really helps us.
WHAT’S IT GOING TO TAKE FOR THE TEAM TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE REST OF THE SEASON? To keep that momentum rolling and keep a positive outlook on the season as a whole.
INDIVIDUALLY, WHAT ABOUT YOUR GAME ARE YOU MOST CONFIDENT ABOUT? Pass block.
WHAT DO YOU WORK HARDEST TO IMPROVE? Keeping my hips down and always keeping my feet moving.
AFTER YOU’RE THROUGH PLAYING FOOTBALL AT BHS, WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL REMEMBER MOST FONDLY ABOUT IT? It was one of the best experiences of my life, completely.
