SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Wofford College football team wrapped up spring practice on Saturday morning with a full pads scrimmage at Gibbs Stadium. The practice was the last of fifteen sessions during March and April for the Terriers.
After individual position group work, the team had a period of seven-on-seven focused on the red zone. The scrimmage was then divided into four segments, On the opening play of the first segment,
Bryce Corriston found
Gavin Batt for a 50-yard reception and the drive was capped by a seven-yard touchdown run by J.T. Smith. Other highlights of the first segment were a first down run by
Josiah Stevens, a sack by
Anthonie Lattany and pass break-ups by
Adonis Garcia and
Gabriel Harris.
In the second segment,
Tyler Parker and D.J. Tyler each had a first down catch while
Adonis Garcia another pass break-up and
Gabriel Harris had an interception. At the midpoint of the scrimmage,
Bridger Jones,
Devery Cagle and
Sam Spence made a combined 7-of-8 field goals from between 30 and 45 yards, with the lone miss hitting the upright.
Highlights of the third segment included a first down catch by D.J. Tyler and a 23-yard touchdown reception by
Ryan Peacock.
Jacobi Hatter broke up a pass and
Franklin Smith recovered a fumble. In the final segment of red zone work, Pauly Seeley hit
Jack Purdy for a 24-yard touchdown.
Bryce Corriston had a pair of first down passes to
Kyle Pinnix and J.T. Smith.
Amari Odom had two touchdown passes to
Tyler Parker. After an interception by
Javario Tinch,
Eric Handley completed a seven-yard touchdown pass to
Corey Seay.
"We had a really good spring and are a totally different football team," said head coach
Shawn Watson. "That starts with our winter conditioning period as we got bigger and stronger. We brought in some players midyear that helped us in a few key positions. On the entirety of spring we got a lot in and were able to get a lot done in the fundamental techniques. We were able to teach a lot of situational football as well, especially with our quarterbacks. I am pleased and this is the farthest we have been along, part of which is having guys that have been around for a bit."
The Southern Conference officials threw just five flags during the live plays. A preseason depth chart will be released in late July in conjunction with the Southern Conference Football Media Day.
The regular season will begin on Saturday, August 31 at Gardner-Webb.