University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Football Scrimmages at Madison Central High School Friday Night
3/27/2009 12:00:00 AM | Football
March 27, 2009
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Although the Golden Eagles cut their first scrimmage of the spring practice schedule early due to lightening, Southern Miss treated approximately 1,000 fans at Madison Central High School in Madison, Miss., their first look of the 2009 football team Friday night.
Second-year coach Larry Fedora, while not totally satisfied with his team's first performance in its first full scrimmage did see his team improve some during the workout.
"I was concerned about the tempo of the practice and at times it was slow," Fedora said. "But we had some good reps today and did some good things."
Redshirt freshman Desmond Johnson rushed for 154 yards on 14 carries to lead the offense which included a 70-yard rushing score, while rising senior Tory Harrison tallied 43 yards on 13 carries. Junior V.J. Floyd added 24 yards on seven carries.
In the air, sophomore Austin Davis completed 12-of-18 passes for 104 yards and a seven-yard touchdown completion to Harrison. Junior Martevious Young finished the night throwing 4-of-8 for 52 yards.
Johdrick Morris led the receiving corps by catching six passes for 40 yards. On the defensive side, Anthony Gray tallied a tackle for a loss and a fumble recovery, while Korey Williams, Eddie Hicks and Roshaad Byrd all notched tackles for loss. Byrd and Joel Ross also notched sacks.
The Golden Eagles take off the remainder of the weekend before returning to the practice field for practice seven of 15 scheduled workouts this spring, Monday afternoon, at the Joe P. Park Practice Facility.
Season tickets for the 2009 campaign are available by calling 1-800-844-TICK (8425) as well as online at SouthernMiss.com, or by visiting the Pat Ferlise Athletic Ticket Office from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Southern Miss Athletics Department is giving a highlight DVD of the 2008 season to fans that join or renew their Eagle Club donation, as well as making their season ticket and spring game ticket purchases prior to or on Apr. 18, the date of this year's annual Black and Gold Spring Game. The priority deadline is May 1.
