| Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles Football News: |
| The Southern Miss football team held the second scrimmage of the spring season on Sunday, working through a two-hour practice at M.M. Roberts Stadium.
Southern Miss Head Coach Jeff Bower was pleased with the offensive improvement this time around, after a dismal performance in the first scrimmage had him a bit disappointed. "It went better in some respects," Bower said. "We made a lot of plays and made some big plays. We had chances to make many more big plays and didn't, but it was much better than the other day. We didn't do a good job of taking care of the football, and that was the biggest negative." The scrimmage was the second of three for the spring season. The Golden Eagles went through various situations, including third-down and overtime scenarios. "Offense had the better day as far as moving the football and making plays," Bower said. "The best thing we did on defense was to create turnovers, but we gave up too many yards rushing and too many good plays." The offense finished the day with two scores, one in the regular session and another in overtime situations. Quarterback Dustin Almond connected with Chris Johnson for an 18-yard score in the first series, and then capped off the day with a 6-yard scoring pass to Anthony Harris in the overtime period. Offensively, running backs Larry Thomas and Cody Hull continued to share the majority of the snaps for the first team, with Hull leading the way with 59 yards on eight carries. Thomas added 26 yards on nine attempts. Harris also had three rushes, finishing with 11 yards. Against the second and third team defenses, Tony Miner chipped in with 55 yards on 12 carries, while C.J. Barrows added 31 yards on 11 rushes. Cole Mason added 22 yards on four attempts. |
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Auburn Tigers Football
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11:59 pm
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Jordan Hare Stadium
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Rice Owls Football
vs. USM Golden Eagles Football
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11:59 pm
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Rice Stadium-TX
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Memphis Tigers Football
vs. USM Golden Eagles Football
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7:00 pm
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Liberty Bowl Stadium
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Central Florida Golden Knights Football
vs. USM Golden Eagles Football
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11:59 pm
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Bright House Networks Stadium
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SMU Mustangs Football
vs. USM Golden Eagles Football
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11:59 pm
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Gerald Ford Stadium
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| More Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles Football News: |
| The Southern Miss football team completed a two-hour Saturday practice at the Joe P. Park Practice Field and now has its sights set on the second scrimmage of the spring season on Sunday.
The Golden Eagles practiced in just shoulder pads and shorts in preparation for tomorrow's scrimmage. Sunday's workout is scheduled for 2 p.m., and will be held at M.M. Roberts Stadium. "We lightened up a little bit to try and get ready for tomorrow," Southern Miss Head Coach Jeff Bower said. "We did a lot of fundamental work. We didn't do much as far as going against each other; instead we just concentrated on a lot of individual group work." In the first scrimmage on April 3, Bower was displeased with overall performance, especially on the offensive side of the ball. "Obviously, I want our team to make plays," Bower said. "Last week was a good example that, if you don't play with enthusiasm, it will be tough to be good. We didn't make plays, and I'm hopeful that we'll clean our execution up." |