University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Football Practice Report Day Three
8/11/2005 12:00:00 AM | Football
Football Practice Report Day Three
Today marked the first day the team practiced in pads and shorts. Head Coach Jeff Bower said the first day in half pads went well.
?We had good work today in pads,? Bower said. ?It was physical and it was good. We want the players to be excited the first day we practice in pads. It gave us a chance to get a more realistic look at some of the drills.?
Bower also singled out the practice efforts of several players, including Antwon Courington and Terrance Ford.
?Practice is going to get to be a grind, and it should,? Bower said. ?We?ve got to have the leadership to push through it. I?ve been very proud of Antwon. I?ve never seen him work this hard. Terrance has also worked hard and has shown a lot of leadership.
?I?ve been very pleased with our veterans helping our younger players, teaching and coaching them on the field. That?s always good to see, and a good sign.?
Bower added that he also has been pleased with the progression of the newcomers, especially on the offensive line.
?I am seeing some good things from our young offensive lineman,? Bower said. ?Ryan McKee, Ryan Hebert and Sam Wilson have all been impressive. They all have ability.?
Southern Miss continues practice each day this week at 9 a.m., with the first two-a-day practice set for Monday.
On Saturday, the full team will attend Hattiesburg Fan Fare in the
?It?s good for our players,? Bower said. ?We always enjoy meeting the fans, and thanking them for their support. We always introduce our first-year players. It?s a fun time for us. You know that the season opener is coming up. I hope a lot of fans will attend.?
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door for adults; $8 in advance and $10 at the door for children 5-12; and free for children under five. Tickets can be purchased from the
Southern Miss finished 7-5 in 2004, including a 5-3 mark in Conference
The team opens its season Sunday, Sept. 4, in a 3 p.m., nationally televised ESPN2 contest, in the annual ?
