"We were excited about having the opportunity to get out on the field, get the guys lined up and to see if they understood the system and plays," Barlow said. I saw some really good stuff. I saw guys making plays there were some nice catches made by the receivers. Cook made some really good throws. Our defensive the players stood up and made some plays. Newcomer Washington came in and made a really big play and got an interception. Sacks were made by Alexander Williams and Noah Pryor.
The guys are running to the ball doing some really good stuff. It's a good start and apparently, we have a long way to go. The ball was on the ground too much in terms of center and quarterback exchange. This is one area that we need to continue to work on. All and all we kept the players healthy and we have the opportunity to look at the film and continue to improve one day at a time.
"We have better depth this season in a lot of positions. I really like the depth that we have especially on our defensive line and if we can continue to nurture that and get guys ready to play we will be good."
Trojans Still Competing at All Positions
Being almost two weeks into fall camp, Barlow emphasized that they are still a long way from determining who will earn starting spots for the team's season opener against Norfolk State University on September 1.
"As we get into figuring out who the players are going to be at which spots, it give us an opportunity to create some consistency and rhythm, but we are not there yet," Barlow said. "There is still a lot of competition and we have to figure it out. This will be ongoing for a lot of positions throughout fall camp and throughout the year."
Barlow also said he hopes most of his players have aspirations past starting a game for the Trojans.
"With every position, I hope I have players – whether they play quarterback, defensive tackle, punter or long snapper – I hope their number one goal is to be a starter at Virginia State University" Barlow said.
Young Trojans Impressing but Still Have Plenty to Learn
Virginia State University's young players got plenty of opportunities to display their talents in Saturday's scrimmage. The youngsters showed some promise but also still have a long way to go according to Barlow.
"Newcomer Washington came in and made a really big play and got an interception" Barlow said. "Today was their first chance out there on the field. Just like most of the guys, as the scrimmage went on they got better.
The Trojans will take Monday off before getting back to practice at Rogers Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
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