Two weeks from tonight the University at Buffalo football team will be at the birthplace of college football, Rutgers University, to begin the 2007 college football season. But today it was back to the practice field at UB Stadium for a single practice as fall camp continues on UB’s North Campus.The running game got off to a quick start today as both Mario Henry and James Starks scampered 25 yards for touchdowns during the early period of 11-on-11 work today. The offensive line, lead by center Jamey Richard, set the stage for both plays as they opened big holes on the two touchdown runs.
During the one-on-one drills between receivers and cornerbacks, Naaman Roosevelt made a spectacular, one-handed 30-yard touchdown catch while fending off a defender. A wrinkle that was thrown into those drills today was the presence of officials. On other days, the corners could (and would) push the receivers around without anyone to officially make a pass interference call, but today with officials around, there was no doubt about what was and was not pass interference.
Later in the practice, the offensive emphasis was put on the two-minute drill. The highlight of that work was a Zack Ingle to James Starks 69-yard touchdown pass. The swing pass was executed to perfection as the offensive line and receivers provided key blocks to help pave the way for Starks to find the end zone.
Trevor Scott led the way for an attack-minded defense today as they brought the heat on the UB offense many times throughout the day.
Practice was also spiced up a bit by some work on special situations as the Bulls continue to work their way toward the August 30 season opener.
The team will be back on the practice field again for two practices tomorrow.
