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Racers Hold Full Scrimmage During Wednesday's Practice
8/16/2006 5:00:00 AM | Football
Murray
“Not bad, I'm pleased with the effort and I'm encouraged with how they came out to play today,” said MSU Head Coach
Soon after play began, senior captain J.R. Webber intercepted a pass and returned it 70 yards. Freshman Charlie Jordan came back on the next offensive possession and picked up 12 yards on a first down carry.
Ryne Salyer's 40-yard pass completion set up a one-yard touchdown plunge by freshman Josh Jones.
Shane McCleskey, a freshman, made a spectacular leap to haul in a pass from Zach Barnard for a 17-yard pickup.
“The effort is solid, but we had too many turnovers today,” said offensive coordinator Mickey Fein. “We bounced back after a couple of bad plays and put some good drives together.”
A 65-yard punt return for a score and a 25-yard field goal by senior Tim Wright gave the offense 20 points.
In a red zone situation, Sam Hensley caught a 15 yard pass from Salyer. Two plays later, Salyer hooked up with DeAngelo Nelson on third down for a touchdown.
Freshman cornerback Antonio Patton picked off a pass. Eric Seals scored on the ground from five yards out.
The defense won the two-minute drill situation. The offense moved the ball down to the thirty yard line but the drive ended inside 45 seconds remaining when junior linebacker Nathan Williams leaped high to intercept a pass.
“We're getting better and our intensity improves every time we take the field,” defensive coordinator
The Racers are scheduled to return to the practice field on Thursday at 3:35 p.m.
Murray State opens its 82nd season of college football on Sept. 2 when the team travels to Columbia, Mo., to face the University of Missouri at 6 p.m. The Racers first home game of the
