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| JOSH DEAN INTERIM HEAD FOOTBALL COACH KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY (Photo Courtesy: KSU Athletics) |
FRANKFORT, Kentucky – There may still be snow flurries in the weather forecast but spring is in the air on the campus of Kentucky State University.
As the Kentucky State University football team takes the field at Alumni Stadium for practice once again, the sound of whistles and the pop of shoulder pads mark the start of spring.
Part of the official kick-off of KSU spring football is the annual “Green and Gold” game.
This year's spring football game will be played on Friday, April 12th, at Alumni Stadium. The stadium will be open to fans at 4 p.m. with kick-off is set for 5 p.m.
The game will consist of the offensive unit versus the defensive unit. Points will be awarded to the offense for converting first downs, big run plays, scoring plays, etc. The defense will be given points for making stops, turnovers, big hits, etc.
KSU will have many familiar faces on both sides of the ball this upcoming season. There are a total of 16 returning starters from last year's team, eight on both the offensive and defensive side.
This spring the KSU coaching staff will be implementing brand new offensive and defensive schemes for the upcoming season.
The offense will look to open up the field and create opportunities for big plays. With that said, the running game will still be the strength of the offense. This is in part, due to the fact that Kentucky State is returning all five of its starting offensive lineman from last season's team.
As the Kentucky State University football team takes the field at Alumni Stadium for practice once again, the sound of whistles and the pop of shoulder pads mark the start of spring.
Part of the official kick-off of KSU spring football is the annual “Green and Gold” game.
This year's spring football game will be played on Friday, April 12th, at Alumni Stadium. The stadium will be open to fans at 4 p.m. with kick-off is set for 5 p.m.
The game will consist of the offensive unit versus the defensive unit. Points will be awarded to the offense for converting first downs, big run plays, scoring plays, etc. The defense will be given points for making stops, turnovers, big hits, etc.
KSU will have many familiar faces on both sides of the ball this upcoming season. There are a total of 16 returning starters from last year's team, eight on both the offensive and defensive side.
This spring the KSU coaching staff will be implementing brand new offensive and defensive schemes for the upcoming season.
The offense will look to open up the field and create opportunities for big plays. With that said, the running game will still be the strength of the offense. This is in part, due to the fact that Kentucky State is returning all five of its starting offensive lineman from last season's team.
On the defensive side of the ball, the coaching staff will implement a more aggressive game plan with an emphasis on takeaways. With so many returning starters the coaching staff is confident in the player's ability to adapt to changes in the overall defensive scheme.
According to Interim Head Coach Josh Dean there will be an open competition at several key positions this spring including quarterback.
The two frontrunners for the starting quarterback position are Adam Robinson (6'2 215), a junior college transfer from Laney College in Oakland, CA and Bobby Brewer (6'3 210), who started his collegiate career at KSU, transferred to Campbellsville, and is now back with the Thorobreds.
Interim Head Coach Josh Dean talked about his plans for the football program at KSU. “We want to change the culture here at Kentucky State. It's our plan, as a team, to bring a sense of pride back to the program. That can only happen if everyone is fully invested in what we are trying to accomplish.”
Part of Coach Dean's plan to get fans and alumni more invested in the football program is to open up practices and team walk-through's to the public.
“We want people to feel like they are a part of this program. Part of our plan is to bridge the gap between the alumni and the current Thorobreds. I feel that by connecting with our extensive history, we can build a sense of pride in what we are playing for.”
Players to Watch
Justin Williams (Running Back/Wide Receiver)
Junior /5-10/182/Pompano Beach, FL
Zach LaGrange (Offensive Lineman)
Senior /6-1/322/Goshen, KY
According to Interim Head Coach Josh Dean there will be an open competition at several key positions this spring including quarterback.
The two frontrunners for the starting quarterback position are Adam Robinson (6'2 215), a junior college transfer from Laney College in Oakland, CA and Bobby Brewer (6'3 210), who started his collegiate career at KSU, transferred to Campbellsville, and is now back with the Thorobreds.
Interim Head Coach Josh Dean talked about his plans for the football program at KSU. “We want to change the culture here at Kentucky State. It's our plan, as a team, to bring a sense of pride back to the program. That can only happen if everyone is fully invested in what we are trying to accomplish.”Part of Coach Dean's plan to get fans and alumni more invested in the football program is to open up practices and team walk-through's to the public.
“We want people to feel like they are a part of this program. Part of our plan is to bridge the gap between the alumni and the current Thorobreds. I feel that by connecting with our extensive history, we can build a sense of pride in what we are playing for.”
OffenseJacquise Lockett (Running Back)
Junior/6-1/225/Fulton City, KYJustin Williams (Running Back/Wide Receiver)
Junior /5-10/182/Pompano Beach, FL
Zach LaGrange (Offensive Lineman)
Senior /6-1/322/Goshen, KY
Troy Churchill, Jr. (Wide Receiver)
Senior /6-1/187/Louisville, KY
Defense
Edward Dunaway (Defensive Back)
Senior/5-10/200/Columbus, OHEric Rawls (Defensive Back)
Sophomore/6-2/180/ Pompano Beach, FL
Terry Horton (Linebacker)
Junior /5-11/240/Haines City, FL
Deshon Floyd (Defensive End)
Junior/5-11/200/Frankfort, KY
Jeremy Lewis (Defensive Back)
Junior/5-9/171/Chicago, IL
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