FAU day 1 of practice. -A. ivins
Whistles and shouts could be heard all throughout the Tom Oxley practice fields this afternoon as Florida Atlantic kicked off spring practice.
New to the Florida Atlantic defense is a sense of tempo and anger. Coach Hopkins and newly appointed defensive coordinator Kirk Van Vulkenburgh could be heard all across the field as they shouted orders at players.
Many players who appeared to have had a “locked” starting position for next fall found themselves working out with the second teams. It appears that no position is secure this spring.
On the offensive side of the ball, senior QB Jeff Van Camp has seemed to pick up where he has left off from last season. Van Camp connected numerous times with wideout Lestar Jean.
Head coach Howard Schnellenburger called practice a bit early after Van Camp connected with Jean for a 40-yard TD pass. Listed below are some notable practice notes;
- Sophomore QB David Kooi worked with the second team offense but struggled throughout the day. In team drills he threw an interception and also fumbled numerous snaps. He didn’t appear comfortable with the offensive line.
- Senior WR Avery Holly who is the second returning leading receiver in receptions didn’t pratice, although he was dressed out. Senior WR Grant Glover started in his place.
- The 1st team linebackers included; Michael Lockley, Alex Pattee and Malik Eugene
- Redshirt freshman FB Chris Jackson got a lot of work out of the backfield. Numerous times he was the target of screens and check downs.
- QB David Kooi has switched his number to #7, WR DeAndre Richardson is #2 and, LB David Hinds is #11.
FAU continues practice Friday at 3:30
- A. Ivins
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