UWA conducts scrimmage

LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama football team conducted a 72-play, hour and a half scrimmage at the Tiger’s practice facility on Sunday afternoon.

“It was a good scrimmage for us today, being our first true scrimmage of the year,” UWA Head Coach Bobby Wallace said. “We didn’t put the ball on the ground or turn it over on the offensive side of the ball. I also thought our defense ran around well and really hit people. There are some things that we still need to work on, but it was a good scrimmage.”

UWA, which wrapped up its first week of practice on Friday, has seen dedication from veterans during the off-season and in the first days of practice.

“We had four guys really go through a physical change over the summer,” said Wallace. “Alvin Garrett, Trey Thornhill, Randle Hunt and Kurt Kennedy all worked hard and it shows. They are in much better shape than they were when they left this spring.”

Wallace, who is entering his second season at UWA and 20^th overall, also commented on some newcomers that have shined in the first days of practice.

“Cole Mason, a transfer from Southern Miss, has looked good at fullback. Terry Allen has also looked good at wide receiver, after making the adjustment from quarterback this spring,” Wallace said. “Chris Fort, a transfer from Grambling State, has proven to be a solid offensive lineman. He played at Huffman High School in Birmingham, Ala. and was a part of those great offensive lines.”

West Alabama, which is coming off its first winning season in 14 years, opens on Thursday, August 30^th, as the Tigers travel to Samford. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Tickets are priced at $12.00 for all ages and can be purchased through the UWA Ticket Office (205) 652-3784.