University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Football Ends Spring Practice Monday Afternoon
4/16/2007 12:00:00 AM | Football
April 16, 2007
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Southern Miss completed its spring football drills, Monday, with a two-hour workout at M.M. Roberts Stadium. The practice was the final one of 15 allowed by the NCAA during this period.
The Golden Eagles had planned on finishing their spring campaign, Saturday, but heavy rains and winds during the morning hours forced cancellation of the annual Spring Game.
"I wanted to do it, but there was just no way (to play)," said Golden Eagle coach Jeff Bower.
Bower did think that the Golden Eagles accomplished most of their goals over the last month in preparation for the 2007 season and was pleased with the effort of its team during this time.
"I thought we did well," Bower said. "We found out a lot about our personnel and where we have to get better. We found out a lot about our young kids and made some steps with them."
Bower also announced the Most Improved Players of the spring campaign. Ralph Turner of Cottonwood, Ala., won the offensive award, while Michael McGee from Magee, Miss., won the defensive award. Former offensive lineman Travis Cooley from Waynesboro, Miss., won the Heart of the Eagle Award, presented to a Southern Miss player from the previous year that has excelled not only on the playing field, but also in the classroom and in the community.
The Golden Eagles open the 2007 season, Sept. 1, at home against Tennessee-Martin at "The Rock." Season tickets are still available by calling 1-800-844-TICK (8425) or accessing the internet at SouthernMiss.com.
