Post by CrimsonPhantom on Apr 13, 2012 9:23:47 GMT -7
Las Cruces Bulletin
The New Mexico State football team completed its sixth practice of the spring schedule, Tuesday morning, April 10, at Aggie Memorial Stadium. The Aggies practiced in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts for just over two hours.
“Normally through the first five practices of spring, the defense is ahead of the offence,” coach DeWayne Walker said. “So, I challenged the offense a little bit, especially at the quarterback position and I thought they responded and had a really good practice. I put in a few game situations at the end of practice to give the defense a chance to respond and they did.
“You like to see both sides of the ball grow and get better and I thought the offense did that today and at the end of practice our defense answered the challenge.”
The offense reportedly had the strongest practice, moving the ball up and down the field all day. Wide receiver Austin Franklin made several good grabs and running back Brandon Betancourt saw some big holes to run thru during practice.
Reports said practice continues to be noticeably different than in years past as the intensity level is higher and the pace of practice faster, with a high-energy tempo.
The defense started off slow to begin the practice but finished strong, as defensive back Cameron Fuller intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown. Linebacker Trashaun Nixon cut his way through the offense to make a few tackles-for-a loss.
The New Mexico State football team completed its sixth practice of the spring schedule, Tuesday morning, April 10, at Aggie Memorial Stadium. The Aggies practiced in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts for just over two hours.
“Normally through the first five practices of spring, the defense is ahead of the offence,” coach DeWayne Walker said. “So, I challenged the offense a little bit, especially at the quarterback position and I thought they responded and had a really good practice. I put in a few game situations at the end of practice to give the defense a chance to respond and they did.
“You like to see both sides of the ball grow and get better and I thought the offense did that today and at the end of practice our defense answered the challenge.”
The offense reportedly had the strongest practice, moving the ball up and down the field all day. Wide receiver Austin Franklin made several good grabs and running back Brandon Betancourt saw some big holes to run thru during practice.
Reports said practice continues to be noticeably different than in years past as the intensity level is higher and the pace of practice faster, with a high-energy tempo.
The defense started off slow to begin the practice but finished strong, as defensive back Cameron Fuller intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown. Linebacker Trashaun Nixon cut his way through the offense to make a few tackles-for-a loss.