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SAN ANGELO, Texas – What goes around, comes around. A day after the offensive line held off the defensive line in a highly competitive trench drill, the defense prevailed forcing the offensive big men to some extra calisthenics during Angelo State's third football practice at the LeGrand Sports Complex Sunday afternoon.
There were similar results in seven-on-seven and team drills, which saw the defense play with a slight edge in intensity at times during another nearly two hour practice in the mid-day sun. For the second consecutive day, the Rams practiced in helmets and shoulder pads and will wear full pads for the first time in Monday's practice session.
Still, the offense had its share of big plays during seven-on-seven, including a leaping catch by V'Keon Lacey, who snuck behind the defense. Junior running back Nevin Gardiner showed some elusiveness with a pair of dashes through the line during the inside run drill.
Sunday's workout was, by far, the most emotional of the three practices – a fact head coach Dale Carr pointed out to his team in the post-practice huddle, and cautioned that there's a fine line with emotional intensity. Overall, Carr liked the competitiveness of practice and called Sunday's time on the field “a good practice.”
While Carr attempted to put his team on simmer, the sun did its best to keep the players sizzling as temperatures reached triple digits for the third day of practice, and 16th-consecutive day in San Angelo. The team will hold a morning practice Monday before holding its first two-a-day practice Tuesday.
Noteworthy
:: The Rams will hold their annual Blue-Gold scrimmage Friday, Aug. 20, at the LeGrand Sports Complex with a 1:30 p.m. kickoff scheduled. The event is free and open to the public.
:: Four Rams were held out of practice Sunday with minor injuries, a low number Coach Carr is pleased with. He credited the team with coming into camp in shape and taking care of their bodies, during the post-practice huddle.
:: Football single game and season tickets are on now on sale to the general public. Visit AngeloSports.com or call (325)942-BLUE to order. Several seats in the upgraded chair back section remain.
