Photo: Members of Wildcats BandBy BRENT WORONOFF, Staff Writer, Daytona Beach News Journal
Bethune-Cookman's annual Maroon and Gold scrimmage gives the younger players a chance to perform in front of a crowd, while the first- and second-stringers cheer from the sidelines. But a wily veteran has been stealing the show of late.
Junior quarterback Devin Bradley, a walk-on from Mainland High, threw for one touchdown and ran for another to lead the Maroon team to a 14-7 victory Saturday night at B-CU's practice field.
"The coaches have a draft every year. And they all fight for the first pick to get Devin," B-CU head coach Alvin Wyatt said. "He's undefeated now, 3-0."
Receiver Joe Singleton, one of the few players in the scrimmage who will likely receive considerable playing time in the Wildcats' season opener next Saturday, caught two passes for 66 yards, including a 40-yarder on the opening possession that set up Bradley's 1-yard TD run.
Wyatt said he was impressed with running back Tony Fields and defensive back Roderick Kennedy-Hobbs, who played on both sides of the ball. He had a couple of long runs and on defense added an interception.
WHAT'S IN A NAME: When coaches bark orders to the defensive backs, it could get kind of confusing. There are two safeties named Williams: All-American candidate Bobbie Williams and fellow senior Michael Williams. There is also a cornerback named Mike Williams. Two other cornerbacks are identical twins Antwane and Antonio Cox. The USF transfers not only look alike and have similar sounding first names, they also get hurt and heal at the same time.
"It's really something," Wyatt said. "They both pulled hamstrings at the same time (in preseason camp), and they both got better at the same time."
INJURY REPORT: Linebacker Marquis Alexander could miss the first half of the season with a sprained knee ligament, Wyatt said. Two of the top returning players on defense -- lineman Dennis King (severe bone bruise in knee) and linebacker Ronnie McCullough (sprained hamstring) -- could miss Saturday's opener against Jacksonville. Freshman Brian Sumlar, who will be counted on as a running back and return man this year, has missed the past week and a half of practice with a sprained ankle. Cornerback James Monds also has a hamstring injury but has been practicing. Freshman defensive back Kentrell Harris of Deltona Trinity will likely redshirt because of a foot injury.
OF NOTE: Transfer Brandon Wright of DeLand High may double up at quarterback and slotback this season, while another DeLand grad, Fred McCaskill, has moved to slotback from free safety.
Wright played quarterback for the Gold team in Saturday's scrimmage and scored the squad's only touchdown on a 5-yard run. He is third on B-CU's depth chart at quarterback behind Jimmie Russell and McKinson Souverain
· The Wildcats are still waiting on a final decision by the NCAA on their request for a medical redshirt for receiver Paul Neufville. As a senior last year, the Miami Washington product played in three games before suffering a season-ending injury at South Carolina State. Before the injury, he posted the best numbers of his career in the game. Neufville caught six passes for 112 yards, including a 34-yard second-quarter touchdown reception in the 45-21 win over the Bulldogs.
B-CU's Opener Sept. 1, 4 p.m. vs. Jacksonville
Bethune-Cookman's annual Maroon and Gold scrimmage gives the younger players a chance to perform in front of a crowd, while the first- and second-stringers cheer from the sidelines. But a wily veteran has been stealing the show of late.
Junior quarterback Devin Bradley, a walk-on from Mainland High, threw for one touchdown and ran for another to lead the Maroon team to a 14-7 victory Saturday night at B-CU's practice field.
"The coaches have a draft every year. And they all fight for the first pick to get Devin," B-CU head coach Alvin Wyatt said. "He's undefeated now, 3-0."
Receiver Joe Singleton, one of the few players in the scrimmage who will likely receive considerable playing time in the Wildcats' season opener next Saturday, caught two passes for 66 yards, including a 40-yarder on the opening possession that set up Bradley's 1-yard TD run.
Wyatt said he was impressed with running back Tony Fields and defensive back Roderick Kennedy-Hobbs, who played on both sides of the ball. He had a couple of long runs and on defense added an interception.
WHAT'S IN A NAME: When coaches bark orders to the defensive backs, it could get kind of confusing. There are two safeties named Williams: All-American candidate Bobbie Williams and fellow senior Michael Williams. There is also a cornerback named Mike Williams. Two other cornerbacks are identical twins Antwane and Antonio Cox. The USF transfers not only look alike and have similar sounding first names, they also get hurt and heal at the same time.
"It's really something," Wyatt said. "They both pulled hamstrings at the same time (in preseason camp), and they both got better at the same time."
INJURY REPORT: Linebacker Marquis Alexander could miss the first half of the season with a sprained knee ligament, Wyatt said. Two of the top returning players on defense -- lineman Dennis King (severe bone bruise in knee) and linebacker Ronnie McCullough (sprained hamstring) -- could miss Saturday's opener against Jacksonville. Freshman Brian Sumlar, who will be counted on as a running back and return man this year, has missed the past week and a half of practice with a sprained ankle. Cornerback James Monds also has a hamstring injury but has been practicing. Freshman defensive back Kentrell Harris of Deltona Trinity will likely redshirt because of a foot injury.
OF NOTE: Transfer Brandon Wright of DeLand High may double up at quarterback and slotback this season, while another DeLand grad, Fred McCaskill, has moved to slotback from free safety.
Wright played quarterback for the Gold team in Saturday's scrimmage and scored the squad's only touchdown on a 5-yard run. He is third on B-CU's depth chart at quarterback behind Jimmie Russell and McKinson Souverain
· The Wildcats are still waiting on a final decision by the NCAA on their request for a medical redshirt for receiver Paul Neufville. As a senior last year, the Miami Washington product played in three games before suffering a season-ending injury at South Carolina State. Before the injury, he posted the best numbers of his career in the game. Neufville caught six passes for 112 yards, including a 34-yard second-quarter touchdown reception in the 45-21 win over the Bulldogs.
B-CU's Opener Sept. 1, 4 p.m. vs. Jacksonville
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