ITTA BENA, Mississippi -- The Mississippi Valley State football team suited up in full gear for the first time of training camp during Friday's three-hour practice.
During Friday's practice, position players battled each other for starting spots as the Delta Devils prepare for the 2014 season.
"That's why we got this recruiting class in because this spring there was no competition, but the competition's on now," said first-year MVSU head coach Rick Comegy. "And I'm happy to see these guys going at it real good because they all want to get on the bus. You can only take 63 on away games and regardless of how they get on the bus -- special teams, offense, defense -- they have to earn a job to get on that bus."
At quarterback, a crop of newcomers -- Dontrinell Scott, Marcus Key and Quantavius Peterson -- along with returning seniors Patrick Ivy and Carl Davis are all currenlty battling for the starting job. Ivy is the most experienced of the group, passing for 1,443 yards and 10 touchdowns last season.
But nothing is promised.
"Right now, it's up for grabs. Pat has to compete like everyone else," said Comegy. "And we're not going to give him anything....If he wants that job he has to earn it."
The Delta Devils will be back on the practice field Saturday from 8-11 a.m. and on Sunday from 8-10:30 a.m. and 3:30-6 p.m.
To view a photo gallery from Friday's practice, click here.
COURTESY MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC MEDIA RELATIONS
No comments:
Post a Comment