Falcons not distracted as bowl bears down

Interim coach Ward keeping Falcons focused

MOBILE, Ala. — There have been plenty of distractions for the Bowling Green State University football team since it arrived Saturday to play in the GoDaddy Bowl.

Make that “potential” distractions, because interim coach Brian Ward said Sunday the team has managed to separate the work needed to prepare for Wednesday’s contest against Georgia Southern from the opportunities for fun a bowl provides.

“When the ball hits the line and we blow the whistle, it’s just football,” Ward said. “From Day 1, this group has just enjoyed being around each other and enjoyed playing the game. … We haven’t changed anything; we’re still doing what we do. We’re just…