Murray State University Athletics
Football Closes Out Second Week of Practice
8/16/2008 5:00:00 AM | Football
The Murray State football team wrapped up its second week of preseason practice as the team went through a 90 minute workout Saturday afternoon on the turf at Stewart Stadium.
I really liked today. The offense put together a couple of real good drives in the end in the scrimmage period," said head coach Matt Griffin. "The defense really bowed up in the redzone and stopped them twice. It was great to see both sides compete right to the end.
They did a great job and they can sleep a little in the morning, go to church, align the moon and the stars a little bit and get ready to finish of camp on Monday and Tuesday."
The first-team offense mounted a drive in their only possession during the scrimmage period as quarterback Jeff Ehrhardt and wide receiver Patrick Robertson connected on three receptions that resulted in first downs. The defense stiffened in the red zone and stopped the offense as Tamar Butler shot through the middle break up a short pass over the middle on fourth and short.
The second-team offense took their turn and started to drive down the field before corner back Dexter Durrante intercepted a pass and raced 73 yards down the sideline for a touchdown.
The team will return to the field on Monday as they will conduct a pair of practices.
"The first day of classes is Wednesday and we will take that day off to give them an opportunity to get everything straightened out and in line and make sure they know where they are going and what they are doing," said Griffin. "We will use Thursday and Friday as Lambuth prep days."
The Racers open the 2008 season on Thursday, Aug. 28 as they play host to Lambuth. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Stewart Stadium.
