Thursday, August 7, 2008

Southern: Running backs coming on strong

Jaguars RB Brian Threat

Southern University junior running back Brian Threat, who took a financial accounting exam Monday at Pensacola (Fla.) Junior College, reported to camp and took a physical Tuesday. Threat is expected back at practice today. He said he was able to take the final exam early, as the class concludes Friday. He said he didn’t want to miss anymore practice.

Threat (45 carries, 172 yards, two touchdowns) and senior Kendrick Smith (38 carries, 161 yards) are the most veteran running backs in camp as the team replaces All-Southwestern Athletic Conference second-teamer Darren Coates. “It helps as far as experience-wise, but the younger guys are picking it up,” SU coach Pete Richardson said.

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