ATHLE TE OF THE MONTH
ERNEST JONES S
ophomore linebacker Ernest Jones finished the season as arguably South Carolina’s best defensive player, leading the Gamecocks with 97 total tackles, the fourth-best mark in the SEC. Jones also had 5.5 tackles for loss, a sack, two interceptions, five pass breakups and a forced fumble. Jones played his best football in the final three games of the season in November, collecting a total of 32 tackles in games against Appalachian State, Texas A&M and Clemson. South Caorlina’s Mike linebacker had one of his best games of the season against App State, collecting 10 tackles, including a sack and two tackles for loss. He also had his second career interception. He was outstanding again the following week with 13 total tackles, including a tackle for loss, at Texas A&M. He also forced a fumble. Jones finished the season strong, collecting nine more tackles in the season finale against rival Clemson.
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ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
DECEMBER 2019
