Improved depth helps SU in heat

Better depth trumped broiling heat during Southern’s first football practice of the season.Unlike last season, when offseason attrition sapped the offensive and defensive lines, those units worked with substantially more linemen than last season.

And though the tag team of heat and humidity was merciless, the infusion of new players, with several freshmen along with non-qualifiers from last season, catching SU coach Pete Richardson’s eye even on the first day, made a big difference.

“Numbers are keeping them fresh a little longer. But we still have a ways to go,” Richardson said. “In Louisiana, humidity is a little different animal. I don’t care how much preparation you went through. If you get another 15 pounds on you, it takes its toll.”

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