Tony Jones

Running Back / Notre Dame

Alex Khvatov:  How would you describe your overall experience at the 2020 East/West Shrine Bowl? 

Tony Jones:  It’s great because the game is in my hometown.  It’s my last amateur game.  All of the dudes out here are good.  They are making me better. 

Alex Khvatov:  How does a guy from Florida wind up at Notre Dame? 

Tony Jones:  I wanted to challenge myself on and off the field.  I realize that there is life beyond this sport.  I got to look towards the future. 

Alex Khvatov:  Tell me about your career at Notre Dame.        

Tony Jones:  Our four years were up and down.  We were 4-8 our first year.  It was a punch in the face.  We had to look in the mirror.  We changed it around.  We went 10-3.  That was a good year.  Next year, we went 12-0.  We found our niche.  Then we went 11-2.  It could have been better, but I wouldn’t change it for anything. 

Alex Khvatov:  You have done well in pass protection drills during this week.  Do you take a lot of pride in blocking?

Tony Jones:  Pass protection can save you in the league.  It can help you make a team.  It can help you get on the field on third down.  The dude you are blocking for is worth millions.            

Alex Khvatov:  What are your strengths? 

Tony Jones:  I am a do it all back.  I can block, run well and run good routes.  I am a selfless guy.      

Alex Khvatov:  What areas of your game are you trying to improve upon? 

Tony Jones:  Learning the concepts in the league.  I am coming from a spread system.  Learning how to be a pro more.  Being more elusive in space. 

Alex Khvatov:  What is the highlight of your career up to this point?

Tony Jones:  The TD versus USC that put us in the playoffs.  It was my birthday on that day too.      

Alex Khvatov:  What one word best describes you?

Tony Jones: Selfless.