University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Football: Mid-Week Practice Report
10/10/2007 5:00:00 AM | Football
Football: Mid-Week Practice Report
The Cajuns practice on Sunday was much more enjoyable following the team's first victory of the season on Saturday night. UL went nine periods in lively spirits before taking Monday off.
As always, the team returned to practice on Tuesday and Wednesday. Both practices were held outside, although some individual drills were conducted in the Leon Moncla Indoor Practice Facility. Both weekday practices went 11 periods, ending with kickoff coverage on Tuesday and kickoff return on Wednesday.
Five questions for wide receivers coach Daryl Mason...
How did practice go this week?
Mason: "We practiced hard on Tuesday, but we added some things offensively and we didn't execute as well as we should have. The team picked it up on Wednesday.”
Describe the difference in practice this week?
Mason: "It was hard to practice after losing five straight games. There are a lot more positive things to build on after a win. You still make mistakes, but there are many more positives.”
How much has the first win done to help the team?
Mason: "Our spirits are very high right now. I'm hoping that winning is contagious. Our players enjoyed the win over
What are
Mason: "They are very talented. Their linemen are athletic. The linebackers are extremely aggressive. Their secondary is led by Tyrell Johnson - a potential All-American. He's going to be very active and present a tough challenge.”
The Cajuns are a run-first team, but several different receivers have had the ball thrown their way?
Mason: “Derrick Smith is making some big plays for us. I would like for some of the other guys to pick it up some and get more involved.”
Official Louisiana-Lafayette Injury Report (as of Wednesday, October 10, 2007): Kevin Belton, TE (calf ? probable); Brad Bustle, OL (knee ? probable); Richie Falgout, WR (knee ? probable); Tyrell Fenroy, RB (ankle ? probable); Chris Fisher, OL (knee ? probable); Eric Jones, TE (knee ? questionable, upgraded from out); Torres Kingsby, DB (hamstring ? probable, upgraded from questionable); Chris Lanaux, DL (thumb ? probable); Jesse Newman, OL (ankle ? questionable, upgraded from out); Kyle Pirtle, OL (knee ? out for season); Junior Ramos, OL (knee ? probable); Mark Risher, LB (shoulder? probable, upgraded from questionable); Michael Schultz, DB (elbow ? out); Matt Ulm, TE (back ? questionable); Deon Wallace, RB (stomach ? probable, upgraded from out); LaQuincy Williams, DL (elbow ? probable).
