On campus in Nashville, Tenn. – After a pair of disappointing scrimmages in recent weeks, the Commodore offense finished off Vanderbilt’s spring drills in style Saturday by scoring three quick touchdowns in the team’s final practice.The offensive fireworks came in the Commodores’ 15th spring session, an abbreviated scrimmage held Saturday morning in Vanderbilt Stadium.After failing to reach the end zone last weekend in the featured Black & Gold Scrimmage, the offense enjoyed plenty of success Saturday, scoring on its first three drives during the abbreviated 41-play scrimmage.Afterward, Head Coach Bobby Johnson said his entire Commodore squad improved during the team’s five-week spring drills. He also liked seeing the offensive success Saturday.“Overall, I think we got better as a football team, especially over the last week to 10 days,” Johnson said. “Offensively, we’re starting to move the football, and see some positive results from the work we’re putting in. “I feel good about our intensity level and effort the entire spring. We’re been able take a close look at several younger players, guys that I definitely think can help us this season. We think this team enters the summer with a lot of optimism and feeling pretty good about itself,” Johnson added.The touchdowns Saturday came on a 11-yard pass from Larry Smith to tight end Brandon Barden, a 2-yard rush by tailback Zac Stacy, and a 19-yard hookup between Jared Funk and receiver Tray Herndon.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Vandy Football closes out with strong scrimmage
On campus in Nashville, Tenn. – After a pair of disappointing scrimmages in recent weeks, the Commodore offense finished off Vanderbilt’s spring drills in style Saturday by scoring three quick touchdowns in the team’s final practice.The offensive fireworks came in the Commodores’ 15th spring session, an abbreviated scrimmage held Saturday morning in Vanderbilt Stadium.After failing to reach the end zone last weekend in the featured Black & Gold Scrimmage, the offense enjoyed plenty of success Saturday, scoring on its first three drives during the abbreviated 41-play scrimmage.Afterward, Head Coach Bobby Johnson said his entire Commodore squad improved during the team’s five-week spring drills. He also liked seeing the offensive success Saturday.“Overall, I think we got better as a football team, especially over the last week to 10 days,” Johnson said. “Offensively, we’re starting to move the football, and see some positive results from the work we’re putting in. “I feel good about our intensity level and effort the entire spring. We’re been able take a close look at several younger players, guys that I definitely think can help us this season. We think this team enters the summer with a lot of optimism and feeling pretty good about itself,” Johnson added.The touchdowns Saturday came on a 11-yard pass from Larry Smith to tight end Brandon Barden, a 2-yard rush by tailback Zac Stacy, and a 19-yard hookup between Jared Funk and receiver Tray Herndon.
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