LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama football team held its final spring scrimmage at Tiger Stadium in front of approximately 600 fans on Saturday morning as part of the 2009 Super Tiger Day festivities.

Head Coach Bobby Wallace overall was pleased with the teams progress this spring.

“We are way ahead of where we were last year at this time,” Wallace stated. “Our progression at the skill positions is much better than last spring. We have depth now at the wide receiver and running back positions. I thought all the wide outs and all three running backs played well today and it shows their growth since the beginning of the spring. I thought Deon (Williams) was very accurate as well as Gary Johnston at quarterback.

Wallace, who enters his fourth season at the helm of the Tigers, put the Red and White through approximately 120 plays during the morning scrimmage that included seven-on-seven drills and live game action.

“Our defense has played well during practices too. I think Vonzell Jackson has made a difference since he was moved to linebacker and he will only strengthen that for us. Our secondary have made many improvements since this spring and I thought they covered very well today.”

West Alabama opens the 2009 season on Thursday, August 27 in Jackson, Miss. against Belhaven College. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.