Tuesday, March 11, 2008

AAMU defense takes charge in scrimmage

Unit bounces back from poor showing a week ago

Alabama A&M's offense held the upper hand through the first two weeks of spring practice. Quarterback Kevin Atkins and company torched Brawnski Towns' defense a week ago in the first scrimmage of the spring.

On Sunday afternoon, the Bulldogs' defense bounced back. Free safety Al Donaldson intercepted two of Atkins' passes and end Jeremy Maddox also had an interception as Towns' defense avenged last week's thumping.

"I think we're getting a little better on pass coverage," Towns said after the Bulldogs forced four turnovers in the almost 90-play scrimmage inside Louis Crews Stadium. "We got a little better in terms of turnovers, too. We had some kids really hustling and getting to the football.

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