MTSU: Are You Ready For Some Football?

August 12, 2009

Middle Tennessee hit the field for the second straight day but saw its practice cut about 10 minutes short due to a thunderstorm that hit the area late in the day. Coach Rick Stockstill was not as pleased with practice on Tuesday as he was Monday.

“Like Monday, I thought we competed well and had great effort but we were just a little too sloppy today,” said Stockstill. “We dropped some balls that we did not have yesterday and I think we need to pick up our tempo and move faster on offense.”

Despite being in shorts, Stockstill has liked what he has seen from a few of his players. The fourth year coach pointed to Chris McCoy, Jeremy Kellem, Rod Issac, Alex, Suber, and freshman Sammy Seamster on defense, while acknowledging Dwight Dasher, Desmond Gee, Sancho McDonald and Phillip Tanner on offense.

“You really can’t evaluate the linemen as well in shorts as you can the skill guys so we will know more once the pads come on later in camp,” added Stockstill. “I do think Sancho McDonald looks confident and I believe Sammy Seamster has a chance to help us this year.”

A few highlights during the team competition today saw Suber collect an interception, while newcomer Garrett Andrews showed great concentration on a tipped pass by Rod Issac by collecting it for a 50-yard touchdown. Sophomore Malcolm Beyah also had a long touchdown reception from backup quarterback Brent Burnette.

“Despite some of the sloppy play today, I have really had a fun two days of coaching because these kids have such a great attitude and come on the field ready to work.”

ULM GAMETIME SET: Middle Tennessee’s final regular season game on Nov. 28 at Louisiana-Monroe will kickoff at 3:15 PM CST. The game will be shown on the Sun Belt Network and can be seen locally on CSS.

NEXT PRACTICE: The Blue Raiders will practice on Wednesday at 3:45 PM and the workout is open to the public.

SEASON TICKETS: 1-888-YES-MTSU OR GoBlueRaiders.com

FAN DAY: Middle Tennessee’s annual Fan Day will be held Sunday, August 16 from 2-4 PM in the Murphy Center. Make plans to visit with the players and coaches, get autographs, posters, and much more.

WGNS is again your BLUE RAIDER CONNECTION: Follow the Blue Raiders on FM 100.5; FM 101.9; AM 1450; digital over-the-air TV channel 11; and worldwide at www.WGNSradio.com

FENTON PAYNE AND FRED 5K: On Saturday morning, Aug. 15, the sixth annual Fenton Payne and Fred 5K Run/Walk to take place on the campus of Middle Tennessee. The event will get underway at 7:00 AM with registration located on the west side of Floyd Stadium in the concourse. The cost is $25 with cash prizes going to the winning male and female and the overall masters (40 years and over). There will also be awards to the top three finishers in all divisions, male and female, 9 and under, then 5 year age groups through 85+. New this year is a 1-Mile Kids Fun Run which will benefit Special Kids. For more information, contact Kerry Slicker at 615-796-1396.

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