Eager Grambling goes through first workouts

GRAMBLING, Louisiana — No way Jomarcus Savage was going to be late for Grambling's first official practice of 2012.

"I've been waiting for so long," the rising senior defensive lineman said. "We had meetings at 3 — I've been ready since 1 o'clock with all my pads on. This is a great feeling, great weather, great place to be right now."



Savage and his teammates were eager to start spring practice Thursday after having to hear about other schools' progress for more than a month.

"I talked to a couple of friends," he said. "I know La. Tech will be done this weekend, and I've got a couple friends at Bama, and their A-Day Game's this weekend, so we're one of the last schools to get started. It's kind of tough, but it does make us hungry, and I'm eager to find out what the outcome's gonna be."

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