Preseason Football Report
Alabama State Hornets show enthusiasm, but
are very rusty
8/18/01
Montgomery, Ala., - The Alabama State University
Hornet varsity football players practiced for the
first time on Friday in helmets and shorts at Hornet
Stadium. The Hornets worked on basic fundamentals in
their individual work outs and continued the evening
practice with offensive and defensive formation in
group workouts. The team concluded the evening
practice with seven on seven drills and conditioning
workouts.
“I think everyone was very enthusiastic about the
first day of practice. The kids were really flying
around out here today. It was very humid and hot out
here today and the kids fought through it. Right now,
we are very rusty from the spring workouts. I hope,
that we can pick it up on tomorrow afternoon,” said
second year head football coach L.C. Cole.
“I think today went very good. We were sharp and
snappy, you can tell that the guys workout this
summer. I was very impressed with the new guys today.
They practiced with a lot of enthusiasm. Darnell
Kennedy was pretty sharp, along with our two other
quarter backs B.J. Tiger and Jermaine Crenshaw.” said
assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Johnnie
Cole.
The Hornets will practice in full gear on Monday,
Aug. 20, at 5:15 p.m., during the evening portion of
practice. During the morning session of practice the
Hornets will hit the weight room for conditioning
workouts.
“If we can pick it up this weekend, I will be looking
forward to Monday. But, if we continue to be sloppy
the way it is right now. I am afraid to see what it
will be like with the pads on,” said L.C. Cole.
The Alabama State Hornets will hold their annual fan
appreciation and picture day on Saturday, Aug. 18 at
the Cramton Bowl from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Alabama State University will hold a boat ride at
Riverfront Park aboard the Betsy Anne River Boat for
all senior football players to meet and greet ASU
alumni and fans on Aug. 29, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Admission to board the Betsy Anne will be $6. For
more information, you can contact the ASU football
office at (334) 229-4444 or Coach Johnnie Cole at
(334) 229-7622.
Coach L.C. Cole, head football coach of the Alabama
State University Hornets will hold a weekly press
conference every Monday at the Governors House Hotel
and Conference Center from Noon to 1 p.m., starting
Monday, Sept. 3.
Alabama State will host Alcorn State University on
Saturday, Sept. 8, at Cramton Bowl for their season
opener. Kick off is schedule for 6:30 p.m.
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