MSU Works Nearly Three Hours In First Camp Practice
Via Media Relations
STARKVILLE, Miss. - Mississippi State head football coach Sylvester Croom sent his troops through a two hour, 45-minute practice Wednesday, the Bulldogs’ first 2006 preseason camp workout.
And while Croom was happy overall with his defense, he voiced concerns about his offense and the team’s mental preparation.
“I thought the retention by the defense from spring was good,” Croom said. “They ran to the ball well and I thought Deljuan (Robinson) dominated whoever he lined up over.
“But the offense was very average,” Croom continued. “Michael (Henig) threw the ball well at times, but I thought he was a little rusty from his time off the field (rehabbing a broken toe). Offensively, the ball was on the ground way too many times.”
The only other offensive player to draw the head coach’s plaudits during the initial session was wide receiver Omarr Conner, who he complimented for his pass-catching skills and leadership.
“But we had a couple of fats guys who played like fat guys,” Croom said. “We’ll just keep pushing them and get some extra running in. And we’re not mentally tough enough…we haven’t been the first two years we’ve been here and we weren’t today.”
Only one Bulldog was sidelined for the first practice session. True freshman tight end Brandon Henderson spent most of the workout on a stationary bike, while recuperating from an off-season hamstring injury.
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