The Alabama State University football team turned its attention to Saturday's 71st Magic City Classic with in-state rival and Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) Eastern Division foe Alabama A&M. “This is almost like a bonus practice for the guys tonight,” head coach Reggie Barlow said. “We didn't want to tax them too bad after being off. We just wanted to get the guys focused and ready for Tuesday night's practice, when we begin acclimating plays into the system for Alabama A&M.
The contest can be heard on WVAS 90.7 FM and can be followed online via live stats at: http://www.sidearmstats.com/aamu/football/scoreboard.aspx. Also, the contest will be aired live on ESPN3.com. ESPNU will air the contest at 9:30 Saturday night.
The Hornets (4-3 overall/4-2 SWAC) got back in the groove of things, working hard on their defensive and offensive schemes.
“This is one of those games that will take care of itself,” said Barlow. “These kids will be more motivated Tuesday. It'll be an exciting time as the week continues to build up. It's Sunday, so they'll come back Tuesday night much more focused for practice.”
For the third time this season, the national spotlight will shine on the football program and Alabama State University on the ESPN Family of Networks. The Hornets' season opener with Bethune-Cookman was televised on ESPN, the Arkansas Pine-Bluff contest was televised on ESPNU, and Saturday afternoon's contest will be tape delayed on ESPNU.
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