University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Football Practice Report: April 12
4/12/2016 12:00:00 AM | Football
Football Practice Report: April 12
Venue: Joe P. Park Practice Facility
Format: Full Pads
Upcoming: Practice (3 p.m., Thursday, April 14)
Report: Southern Miss enjoyed a cool afternoon session for its ninth practice of spring drills at the Joe P. Park Practice Facility. The Golden Eagles worked out in full pads and put in a two hour, 45-minute workout. The team began the practice with individual drills and finished with several team periods to close out the practice as they continue to improve on their schemes for this Saturday's third scrimmage and next weekend's annual Spring Game.
Head Coach Jay Hopson
On the cornerbacks...
"At corner, I think Cornell (Armstrong) has had a good spring. Trae (Collins) has been fine. Curtis (Mikell) is a guy we need to make plays for next year. Some of those young guys are doing some good things. That's a plus. Other than our starters, all of our 2s need to step up. Depth is the key in any season."
On the linebackers...
Elijah (Parker) and C.J. (Perry) are starting. Jeremy (Sangster) and (Sherrod) Ruff have really done some good things this spring. We've been really pleased with those two guys."
On having any vocal leaders...
"I believe we have a few. The best thing is leadership by example. That's what probably speaks louder than anything. I think we have good overall team chemistry and leadership. At the end of the day, I've been pleased with our guys, we work hard. We've got some natural leaders out here."
Tickets: Season tickets for the 2016 Southern Miss home season can be purchased by going online at SouthernMissTickets.com, or by calling the Athletic Ticket Office at 1-800-844-TICK (8425) as well as visiting the Pat Ferlise Ticket Center on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
