South
Alabama went to the practice fields for their last spring scrimmage, and the
offense blossomed; just as the Jaguars had hope.
South
Alabama offense switched over to the spread offense last season under new
offensive coordinator Robert Matthews. The jaguars had a few problems adapting
to the new fast pace spread offense. However during spring practice the Jaguars
have taken to the practice fields of South Alabama to get better for a better
season this fall. On yesterday head Coach
Joey Jones described it as better than when they first got started.
The
offense of South Alabama improved their running game and produced bigger plays
through the air and really showed that the Jaguars can get it done.
While
Ross Methany is expected to be the starting quarterback again this fall, there
are others putting in hard work to compete for that job and for that second
spot at quarterback. Brandon Bridge an FCS transfer from Jackson State, didn’t
get no playing time last season; but he is looking for a chance to shine come
this fall. Brandon Bridge connected with Jake Howton for a 33 yard completion
to mark the longest pass play of the scrimmage.
Davin Hawkins posted four catches for 71 yards and a 29 yard scoring
pass from Brandon Bridge. Ross Methany
connected with Bryant Lavender with 4 catches for 52 yards including a 13 yard
touchdown.
Julien
Valentin ran for 49 yards on his second carry of the day, ending with a team leading
63 yards on eight attempts; and Demetre Baker chipped in with 56 more on 10
rushes. The two combined to add 21 yards on two completions as well.
Head coach Joey
Jones said they ran the ball much better on yesterday during the scrimmage,
something they wasn’t able to do last season. He also said the defense is
coming together much better as well, and that the defensive players are flying
around to the ball a lot faster than before.
The Jaguars
will practice again on Tuesday and Thursday, before the Spring Red and White
game on Saturday, April 6th at 2:00pm at Ladd Pebbles Stadium in
Mobile, AL.
