A day after Terrene Graves ’ firing from Southern , interim coach Fred McNair was asked what he would like to do differently.

“Win some games,” McNair said with a smattering of chuckles from those in attendance at the media availability on Tuesday.

The program's new leader said that winning is the remedy that’ll ease the tension that can exist when a team loses five straight. In his new elevated position, getting Southern (1-6, 0-3 SWAC) on an upward trajectory is his sole focus.

“I'm gonna embrace the opportunity, do the best that I can, put my best foot forward and press on to finish up very strong here at the end of the season,” said McNair, who had been the team's co-offensive coordinator and play-caller since Sept. 9. “We got five games left, and we start with FAMU on Saturday.

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