Alabama State Hornets More Fluid On Day Two

MONTGOMERY, Alabama  -- The Alabama State University football team had its second straight day of practice Saturday afternoon under warm but overcast skies at Hornet Stadium.

"I saw guys get better and practice with a little more energy," head coach Reggie Barlow said. "We've got to continue to develop and get in better shape. There were more guys working at a good tempo, which was a good thing."

Despite the offseason conditioning during the spring and summer, the body typically needs time to adjust as well. On day two, the majority of players moved more fluidly through periods as opposed to Friday.

"Sometimes you don't know what to expect from the new guys, and some of the older guys as well," Barlow said of how players' bodies adjust to being back in a regular practice mode. "I think it was some of that, the initial shock to the system, but today was better."

Several newcomers, including some of the freshmen, are starting to show understanding of the schemes on both sides of the ball, while the offense continues to work on continuity.

"I saw a few guys particularly on defense step up," Barlow said. "It's good to see guys take things from individual drills to team drills, and CB Ka'Ra Stewart was one of those guys. Some of the freshmen are catching on and doing a good job. CB Trey Jenkins and OL Marquis Parker each did some good things. We have a good core of returning players on offense with WR Nehemiah Henry being in that group. We just have to continue to develop."

The Hornets will practice once daily Sunday through Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at Hornet Stadium.



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