Murray State University Athletics
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Racers Battle Heat in Tuesday Morning Practice
8/10/2010 4:11:19 PM | Football
Team ends only practice of day with scrimmage
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The Murray State football team battled through hot and muggy conditions on the turf at Stewart Stadium as the Racers held their only practice of the day Tuesday.
“By far the hottest day we have had,” said head coach Chris Hatcher. “It was good to see our guys push through. We will get a little rest this afternoon and this evening, and get back after it tomorrow.”
After going through about an hour of individual work, the Racers came together for the blitz pickup drill. On the first play, cornerback Nathan Brinkley intercepted the pass and returned it up the left sideline. Later on during the drill, defensive end Jamal Crook dropped into coverage and picked off a pass and returned for a touchdown.
Following a long extended water break and rest, the Racers held their second scrimmage of the preseason. The offense came out on the first possession with running back Dexter Barnett breaking off a 20-yard run. Two plays later, quarterback Jeff Ehrhardt found wide receiver Dexter Durrante on a 20-plus yard hookup. The drive ended with Patrick Robertson taking a short pass and breaking a few tackles on his way to the endzone.
The offense continued to move the ball on the next series as Marcus Harris hauled in a pass for a first down and Walter Powell caught a 26-yard pass on fourth-and-inches.
The defense stepped up over the next few series as they forced a couple three-and-outs, and also got a stop as Crook registered a sack and followed it up two plays later with another tackle in the backfield.
The scrimmage moved into the redzone and the offense found its way into the endzone on the opening series. Barnett started the drive with an eight-yard scamper and Robertson followed with a seven-yard reception. Barnett capped off the drive as he lowered his head from the one-yard line into the endzone.
“I thought we finished with great tempo and had a good scrimmage at the end,” said Hatcher. “We have some guys tackling better and we are securing the ball better, which was two points of emphasis from our first scrimmage.”
The Racers return to the practice field on Wednesday as they will hold three practices. The first practice is set for 8 a.m., with the afternoon practice slated for 2:15 p.m. and the evening practice at 7:15 p.m.
The Murray State football team battled through hot and muggy conditions on the turf at Stewart Stadium as the Racers held their only practice of the day Tuesday.
“By far the hottest day we have had,” said head coach Chris Hatcher. “It was good to see our guys push through. We will get a little rest this afternoon and this evening, and get back after it tomorrow.”
After going through about an hour of individual work, the Racers came together for the blitz pickup drill. On the first play, cornerback Nathan Brinkley intercepted the pass and returned it up the left sideline. Later on during the drill, defensive end Jamal Crook dropped into coverage and picked off a pass and returned for a touchdown.
Following a long extended water break and rest, the Racers held their second scrimmage of the preseason. The offense came out on the first possession with running back Dexter Barnett breaking off a 20-yard run. Two plays later, quarterback Jeff Ehrhardt found wide receiver Dexter Durrante on a 20-plus yard hookup. The drive ended with Patrick Robertson taking a short pass and breaking a few tackles on his way to the endzone.
The offense continued to move the ball on the next series as Marcus Harris hauled in a pass for a first down and Walter Powell caught a 26-yard pass on fourth-and-inches.
The defense stepped up over the next few series as they forced a couple three-and-outs, and also got a stop as Crook registered a sack and followed it up two plays later with another tackle in the backfield.
The scrimmage moved into the redzone and the offense found its way into the endzone on the opening series. Barnett started the drive with an eight-yard scamper and Robertson followed with a seven-yard reception. Barnett capped off the drive as he lowered his head from the one-yard line into the endzone.
“I thought we finished with great tempo and had a good scrimmage at the end,” said Hatcher. “We have some guys tackling better and we are securing the ball better, which was two points of emphasis from our first scrimmage.”
The Racers return to the practice field on Wednesday as they will hold three practices. The first practice is set for 8 a.m., with the afternoon practice slated for 2:15 p.m. and the evening practice at 7:15 p.m.
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