Costa Pleased With First St. Aug Football Practice

RALEIGH, North Carolina  --  Head Coach Michael Costa was impressed with the attitude of the veterans during the first Saint Augustine's University football practice of the 2013 season at SAU Stadium on Wednesday evening, August 7, 2013. The Falcons return 58 players including 14 offensive and defensive starters combined.

"It was a good practice," said Costa, who led the Falcons to two winning seasons in the last three years. "It was not a lot of confusion. From what I've seen from the older guys, they have not missed a beat. They were real hungry, and I like that. The older guys are very eager and very enthusiastic. Right now, the younger guys have to catch up to the older guys."

The Falcons ran drills in helmets, T-shirts and shorts during the brisk two-hour workout. It was the first step toward preparation for the season opener on Sept. 7, 2013 against Division I foe North Carolina Central University in Durham, N.C.

Three-time All-CIAA linebacker Chaz Robinson (Sr./Hampton, Va.) agreed with Costa about the first practice. He says the Falcons need to bring the same level of intensity to every practice. If they do that, the Falcons should be ready when the season begins.

"Our theme this season is consistency," said Robinson, a Pre-season 2013 All-CIAA pick. "The goal is to practice well every day."

The Falcons, 6-4 overall in 2012, will play their first two games on the road. They open at home Sept. 21 against Stillman College.

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