University of Richmond Athletics
Spider Football Practice No. 6 Report
UNIVERSITY OF RICHMOND, Va. – The University of Richmond Spider football team continued training camp on Tuesday morning at Robins Stadium with the team’s sixth practice of the month.
Tuesday’s practice was the second in full pads, but the first that featured live hitting. The practice was a lively one, as the team worked on reviewing offensive and defensive installation, as well as working on short yardage situations.
Practice Observations
- On the first play of 11-on-11 team drills, DB Tafon Mainsah made a great play, intercepting QB Kyle Lauletta down the right sideline.
- Other defensive standouts on the day were LB Omar Howard and LB Kieran Gregory. Gregory made a nice play to force a fumble, while Howard sliced his way in to the backfield to tackle RB Jeremiah Hamlin.
- QB David Broadus made two nice plays in team drills on Tuesday. First, Broadus eluded a tackle and made a nice flip to TE Nick Holloway for a 12-yard gain. Later, Broadus stood in the pocket and delivered a great pass to WR Dejon Brissett for 17 yards.
- RB Jacobi Green continued his strong camp, reeling off three nice runs in team drills that each went for at least 10 yards.
- RB Gordon Collins had the best run of practice, cutting back down the left sideline for a 25-yard gain.
- The highlight of the practice was a great catch from WR Tyler Wilkins. ON a nice pass from QB Kevin Johnson, Wilkins made a leaping, juggling catch for a 20-yard gain down the right sideline.
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