University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Golden Eagles Scrimmage to Close Week Three of Spring Practice
4/5/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
April 5, 2008
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Southern Miss completed its third week of spring practice by going through a 1 hour, 50 minute scrimmage at Carlisle-Faulkner Field at Roberts Stadium.
First year head coach Larry Fedora said the scrimmage lasted "120-125"snaps. The Golden Eagles began each offensive series at different points of the field and ended the scrimmage practicing goal line situations. The team also worked on its punt and field goal portion of special teams.
"Offensively, the good thing is that we only had one turnover," said Fedora. "Defensively, we need to create more turnovers. But, there were some good things on both sides of the ball. I was pleased with the way the offense kept up its tempo, and defensively, we made some big stops throughout the scrimmage."
On offense, transfer Bubba Kirksey rushed for 116 yards on 18 carries and two touchdowns. He had five rushes of over ten yards, including a 19-yard touchdown.
Junior Damion Fletcher rushed 21 times for 55 yards and scored one touchdown during the goal line period. V.J. Floyd rushed five times for 27 yards.
Quarterback Austin Davis completed 11 of 17 passes for 185 yards and threw one touchdown in the goal line portion of the scrimmage. Martevious Young passed for 142 yards, including two touchdowns in the goal line period. Todd Wilson completed all three of his passes for 26 yards.
The Golden Eagles had 12 players catch passes, including Shawn Nelson with five catches for 71 yards. Torris Magee caught three passes for 57 yards, Jonathan Massey gained 48 yards on seven catches and Chris Rhoden had two receptions for 46 yards.
As for the defense, Rashard Byrd had the scrimmages only turnover, recovering Young's fumble.
The spring game will be held next Saturday, April 12 at 6:00 p.m. (CT). For tickets, to the game, as well as for 2008 season tickets, please call 1-800-844-TICK or go online 24-hours-a-day at SouthernMiss.com.
