Post by krazykev on Aug 26, 2009 13:44:22 GMT -5
Aug 24, 2009
Defense Stands Out In First Scrimmage
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The defense showed that it will be much improved while the offense had some notable individual performances during Howard University's first intra-squad scrimmage on Saturday.
The defensive unit, which returns eight starters from last season, operated as cohesive unit, recovering two fumbles, picking off two passes and forcing several punts against the offense, which played without some key performers due to a variety of minor injuries from a first week in pads.
"It is not uncommon for the defense to be ahead of the offense at this early stage," said Howard head Coach Carey Bailey, in his third season at the helm. "They basically dominated some phases of the scrimmage. But it is early for us because we do not play our opener until September 12 (at Rutgers). The next time, you may see the offense dominate. We are a work in progress but I am pleased overall."
The defensive line was especially effective with the play of red-shirt senior James Robinson and senior Will Croner. Senior James Carter, a second team pre-season All-MEAC selection and red-shirt sophomore Sackie Kerkulah also made some plays.
www.howard-bison.com/sports/fball/2009/news/Defense_Stands_Out_In_First_Scrimmage
Defense Stands Out In First Scrimmage
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The defense showed that it will be much improved while the offense had some notable individual performances during Howard University's first intra-squad scrimmage on Saturday.
The defensive unit, which returns eight starters from last season, operated as cohesive unit, recovering two fumbles, picking off two passes and forcing several punts against the offense, which played without some key performers due to a variety of minor injuries from a first week in pads.
"It is not uncommon for the defense to be ahead of the offense at this early stage," said Howard head Coach Carey Bailey, in his third season at the helm. "They basically dominated some phases of the scrimmage. But it is early for us because we do not play our opener until September 12 (at Rutgers). The next time, you may see the offense dominate. We are a work in progress but I am pleased overall."
The defensive line was especially effective with the play of red-shirt senior James Robinson and senior Will Croner. Senior James Carter, a second team pre-season All-MEAC selection and red-shirt sophomore Sackie Kerkulah also made some plays.
www.howard-bison.com/sports/fball/2009/news/Defense_Stands_Out_In_First_Scrimmage
