MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Alabama State wrapped up its second day of Fall Camp Sunday Morning at the Houston Markham Football Complex amid sweltering conditions, as the players continue to adjust to the ebb and flow of the #EleyEra practice schedule.
"The energy was great again today," Alabama State head coach Donald Hill-Eley said. "The thing about day two of camp is that the players understand the structure and what periods we are going to and what we are doing. They see the plan and they see what we are trying to accomplish in the drills, and I thought they came with a lot of energy today."
"We have to beat the heat and find a way to get things done in the heat, and I thought they did a good job of that."
The Hornets are utilizing the time during camp to work on all three phases of the game, notably special teams. The unit was recognized during the preseason, as sophomore running back George Golden was tabbed as a member of the All-SWAC second team as a return specialist after bursting on the scene as a true freshman. Long snapper Dylan Renaker, and place kicker Hunter Hanson also bring a veteran presence to the unit.
"In camp you have to work your special teams," Eley said. "Once the seasons starts you don't have as much time, and once school starts we will have time restrictions, so you have to get all of those things done now. Special teams has a lot of phases so we have to work on that now so it can be crisp and we can maintain through the season."
After closing the 2017 season with an impressive 5-1 mark, Alabama State takes aim at 2018 with a roster that boasts a plethora of experience that the coaching staff is aiming to blend with a crop of talented newcomers.
"These first few days are all about conditioning and learning," Eley said. "We are conditioning the body and trying to learn as much as we can and lay the foundations on offense, defense and special teams so that once we start preparation during the season we will build off of those foundations."
The Hornets return to the field tomorrow morning at 9 am as the team will continue the newly minted NCAA five day acclimation period through Wednesday, practicing in shorts and helmets before transitioning to full pads on Friday.
Alabama State opens the season at home against Tuskegee September 1 in the Labor Day Classic, with kick set for 5 pm. Season tickets and single game tickets are now sale for the 2018 season. The Hornets play four home games during the campaign with Jackson State, Texas Southern and Mississippi Valley State joining Tuskegee. Several options are available for fans this season, including a Young Alumni package and group rates. For more information, call (334) 229-4551 or visit BamaStateSports.com.
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