Lowery played in the New Mexico Bowl during his junior season with the Spartans — a 20-12 victory over New Mexico — and made a contribution to the school's football program for its apparel for last year's 29-20 win over Bowling Green in the Military Bowl.
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The safety was a two-time All-American with the Spartans and holds the school record for most interceptions (nine) in a single season. He helped build the program and is doing the same with the Jacksonville Jaguars, who are using the San Jose State facilities this week in preparation for Sunday's game at Seattle.
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Lowery recalled his days at Soquel High, in nearby Santa Cruz, and at Cabrillo College, in Aptos, where he also helped shaped the future of those football programs.
On Thursday, in front of the Jaguars, San Jose State Athletic Director Gene Bleymaier presented Lowery with his own set of Military Bowl apparel in appreciation of the player's generosity.
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"D-Lo has done great things for this university," Jaguars coach Gus Bradley said. "They recognized him and it was great for the team to see that."
Jaguars offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch, who also coached with the Seahawks, sees a lot of Pete Carroll in Bradley.
"It's a great experience to go out and compete every day to get better,Carolina Panthers Jersey For Sale," Lowery said. "That's all we can control. It comes down to when we want to be great, we will be great. We're developing a lot of things that the fan doesn't see, things in the locker room that are helping us get better. We're not there yet but it will translate to the field eventually."
The Jaguars are learning a new defense this season under Bradley, the former defensive coordinator with the Seahawks. It's beginning to take shape.
"When I'm here, it reminds me what I've been through and what got me here," Lowery said. "It's still a source of inspiration. Now, with the Jaguars, we're able to build again. I relish being a part of that."
"It feels like a fresh start," Lowery said. "Sometimes that's what you need to build a program."
"We need to get the swelling down," Bradley said. "It still bothers me. The swelling is causing the pain. We'd like to have him 100 percent."
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Lowery said the Jaguars also are making significant progress toward a better future.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Dwight Lowery walked around the facilities at San Jose State, drawing inspiration from his journey to the NFL.
"When you can let your instincts take over and play without thinking, that's when you're good," Lowery said. "This is what this defense is doing."
"We have to win the battles," he said. "We have to block their pass rushers so we can run the football and have success with balance."