South Carolina State conducted its last camp-style football drill on Tuesday during a two-hour workout in full pads that began with a lot of enthusiasm but tailed off near the end amid high temperatures, according to Bulldog head coach Buddy Pough. The drill got underway at approximately 10 a.m.
“Today (Tuesday) was our last day of camp-style practices,” Pough said. “We made it through as it got pretty hot out there. The first half of practice was not bad as both the offense and defense looked sharp. But, as it warmed up, we were not able to sustain things. The defense did play well through most of the workout, but the offense struggled during the second half after looking pretty good at the outset.
“It’s time, I believe,” he continued “that we have to go full speed ahead. We have to increase our intensity and toughen up mentally.”Several Bulldogs, who missed Monday’s practice due to a stomach virus, returned to the field Tuesday although they appeared to be slowed a bit. Later Tuesday, the Bulldogs joined the community for a “kickoff” pep rally in downtown Orangeburg. S.C. State will take Wednesday off as classes get under way, before returning to drills Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
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