MONROE, La. - The ULM football
team worked out in full pads for the first time of fall camp on Monday. Also a first of fall camp, the Warhawks practiced on the turf in Malone
Stadium.
"It is always good to get out
in full pads," head coach Todd Berry said. "I think it is exciting for the
players and it's certainly exciting for the coaches. It is the only time that
you can get a true evaluation of the individuals and the team chemistry. There
were some good hits today. We will go back and watch the tape and obviously
there are some corrections to make because of the information overload that
they are on right now."
Five newcomers took part in a
right of passage after practice as the black stripe that was put on their
helmet prior to camp was removed by their designated big brother on the team.
Offensive lineman Demiere Burkett, running back Centarius Donald, safety Roland
Veal, defensive end Kentarius Caldwell and wide receiver Je'Ron Hamm all had
their helmet stripes removed following Monday's practice.
"We do this to honor the guys
that come in and show that they are willing to put forth the effort and have
the intensity to say that they are a Division I football player," Berry said. "All
the newcomers came in with the stripe on their helmet and they will lose it as
they prove to the team that they are prepared.
Once they get the stripe off they are truly part of the team because
they have proven all the things we needed to see."
The Warhawks will go through
their first two-a-day practice schedule on Tuesday. The team will practice on
the grass fields in the morning before hitting the turf in Malone Stadium for
the afternoon session.
"We are now looking for refinement
now," Berry said. "From a coaches standpoint, we have some major competition
going on right now. We're looking for a competitive nature in every practice.
One of the things is not just making plays, but being a consistent play maker and
I think that has significance. During two-a-days it gets a little more
difficult to come out with a consistent effort, so you have a chance to really
look down deep inside that young man and find out what they are all about."
ULM opens the 2010 season on Sept. 11 against No. 19 Arkansas in Little
Rock, Ark. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the game will be televised by
Fox Sports Net. Season tickets and away game tickets can be purchased by
calling 318-342-3ULM, by clicking
here, by e-mailing warhawktickets@ulm.edu
or in person at the ULM ticket office in Malone Stadium.
2010 ULM Football Fall Camp Schedule
All Practices are
Closed to the Public
Aug. 12 - Returners Practice (Helmets), 8:30 a.m. / Newcomers Practice
(Helmets), 4:30 pm. [Grass]
Aug. 13 - Returners Practice (Helmets), 8:30 a.m. / Newcomers Practice (Helmets),
4:30 pm. [Grass]
Aug. 14 - Practice (Shells), 4:30 p.m. [Grass]
Aug. 15 - Practice (Shells), 4:30 p.m. [Grass]
Aug. 16 - Practice (Full Pads), 4:30 p.m. [Malone]
Aug. 17 - Practice (Shells), 8:30 a.m. [Grass] / Practice (Full Pads), 4:30
p.m. [Malone]
Aug. 18 - Practice (Full Pads), 4:30 p.m. [Grass]
Aug. 19 - Practice (Shells), 8:30 a.m. [Grass] / Practice (Full Pads), 4:30
p.m. [Malone]
Aug. 20 - Practice (Full Pads), 4:30 p.m. [Grass]
Aug. 21 - Practice (Shells), 8:30 a.m. [Grass] / Scrimmage (Full Pads), 6:30
p.m. [Malone]
Aug. 23 - ULM Classes Start
