by Kai Caddy

Posted August 9, 2005 6:27 p.m.

The UCA Bears had two practices Tuesday coach Clint conque was pleases with both workouts, calling Tuesday a “good day.”

Conque said about 16 players were held out of the morning session because class and some minor injuries. Nearly everyone was back for the afternoon session, however.

Receiver Che Jones and cornerback Stephen Green were both participating in fall camp for the first time this season. Green is fresh off a transfer from North Carolina and will be fully dressed out in "a couple of days" according to Conque. Jones has been having some health problems, but has them out of his way now and should also be able to put some pads on later this week.

Even with two practices, the attitude of the team still seems very positive. The team also appears to be in pretty good shape at this point of fall drills, there isn't a whole lot of slacking off during the practices.

After the normal positional drills, group work and team drills the afternoon practice ended with some situational work. The first and second string offenses and defenses went through third down work. The first play of each series was 3rd and 2, the second was 3rd and six and the next was 3rd and 10.

"I thought the offense looked good late," Conque said. "They really came on there at the end. Third down isn't an easy place to be."

The Bears will only have one practice session tomorrow. And, much like several of the players, because of summer school Echo Sports was only able to attend one practice today too.

Here are some observations from the afternoon session:

• Green is quick. He wasn't wearing pads and didn't get involved in a whole lot of contact, but you can tell he's a good athlete. One time he even wanted to make a tackle, he made contact, but was quickly told to hold off since he was padless. It's a good thing he'll be on the field, too, because when he was asked to re-attach a pad to a tackling sled, he had no idea how to go about it.

• Aaron Fairooz dropped a pass today. It was a sight not seen for a couple of years. But it seemed to be the only pass he dropped.

• Both quarterbacks continue to look sharp. It's hard to pick out any huge weaknesses in the QBs. They both look like they can lead the team. But, to give you a little more of a clue as to who won today's QB battle, we'll go to Cooley Meter. QB coach Todd Cooley gave a few more "atta boy"s to Chris Reil today. Nathan Brown was on point with the deep ball today.

• It's been said a number of times, but the defense is quick. There are some athletes on the defensive side of the ball, no doubt about that.

• Jones was padless, just like Green, but got a little work and showed off his speed a little bit. It'll be good to get him in pads to see what he can bring to the already deep receiving corps.

• Garrett Morgan and James Paul have both looked pretty good in kickoff work. Paul shanked a couple kicks yesterday, but today put nearly all his kicks out of the end zone. Morgan is getting good hangtime on his kickoffs and puts them all right down the middle of the field.

• Ronnie Lee is still not back on the field, but he will be back in action shortly.







		by Kai Caddy Posted August 9, 2005 6:27 p.m. The UCA Bears had two practices Tuesday coach Clint conque was pleases with both workouts, calling Tuesday a “good day.” Conque said about 16 players were held out of the morning session because class and some minor injuries. Nearly everyone was back for the afternoon session, however. Receiver Che Jones and cornerback Stephen Green were both participating in fall camp for the first time this season. Green is fresh off a transfer from North Carolina and will be fully dressed out in "a couple of days" according to Conque. Jones has been having some health problems, but has them out of his way now and should also be able to put some pads on later this week. Even with two practices, the attitude of the team still seems very positive. The team also appears to be in pretty good shape at this point of fall drills, there isn't a whole lot of slacking off during the practices. After the normal positional drills, group work and team drills the afternoon practice ended with some situational work. The first and second string offenses and defenses went through third down work. The first play of each series was 3rd and 2, the second was 3rd and six and the next was 3rd and 10. "I thought the offense looked good late," Conque said. "They really came on there at the end. Third down isn't an easy place to be." The Bears will only have one practice session tomorrow. And, much like several of the players, because of summer school Echo Sports was only able to attend one practice today too. Here are some observations from the afternoon session: • Green is quick. He wasn't wearing pads and didn't get involved in a whole lot of contact, but you can tell he's a good athlete. One time he even wanted to make a tackle, he made contact, but was quickly told to hold off since he was padless. It's a good thing he'll be on the field, too, because when he was asked to re-attach a pad to a tackling sled, he had no idea how to go about it. • Aaron Fairooz dropped a pass today. It was a sight not seen for a couple of years. But it seemed to be the only pass he dropped. • Both quarterbacks continue to look sharp. It's hard to pick out any huge weaknesses in the QBs. They both look like they can lead the team. But, to give you a little more of a clue as to who won today's QB battle, we'll go to Cooley Meter. QB coach Todd Cooley gave a few more "atta boy"s to Chris Reil today. Nathan Brown was on point with the deep ball today. • It's been said a number of times, but the defense is quick. There are some athletes on the defensive side of the ball, no doubt about that. • Jones was padless, just like Green, but got a little work and showed off his speed a little bit. It'll be good to get him in pads to see what he can bring to the already deep receiving corps. • Garrett Morgan and James Paul have both looked pretty good in kickoff work. Paul shanked a couple kicks yesterday, but today put nearly all his kicks out of the end zone. Morgan is getting good hangtime on his kickoffs and puts them all right down the middle of the field. • Ronnie Lee is still not back on the field, but he will be back in action shortly.