Firehouse Subs Athlete of the Month: Ernest Jones

ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

ERNEST JONES

Sophomore 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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