Three takeaways from Jackson State's first spring practice of 2018

JACKSON, Mississippi -- The sun had yet to rise over the Jackson skyline when Jackson State wrapped up the first day of spring practice behind the Walter Payton Center early Tuesday morning.

"I was very, very pleased with our effort, attitude and work ethic," Hughes said. "I was happy with the start of our new offense. I thought we did a lot of good things. We caught the ball well and ran well. We had a few execution issues, but that's to be expected being the first day.

"I think we've got a chance to have a good football team this year."

That may be true, but as Hughes also pointed out, everyone looks like an All-American in shorts. Here are three takeaways from the first practice.

Pondering Ponder
The switch from a ground-and-pound offense to an air-raid has captured the imaginations of JSU's players and fans alike.

The skill position players are there: Terrell Kennedy and Jordan Johnson out of the backfield and a veteran wide receiver corps bolstered by JUCO additions Ra'meik Wallace, Kobe Gates and Calvin Keyes.

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