ORANGEBURG, SC – It's four practices down and eleven to go for South Carolina State after Sunday's spring football workout at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium, the first in full pads for Coach Buddy Pough's team.

Pough, who is in his tenth season at SC State head football coach, said Sunday's practice -- which although in full pads did not have full live hitting until a goal-line activity near the end of the session -- was “interesting.” In addition to the lively goal-line activity, the Bulldogs conducted a mini waist-up session.

The players continue to show enthusiasm, something pleasing to Pough and his staff
“We are getting a lot of installation done,” said Pough. “We have about another practice and a half left before we complete this phase of our workouts. We are throwing a lot of information at our players and today (Sunday), we really tested them by going in full pads.

“But, I like the enthusiasm the guys are showing,” he continued. “It's really interesting to see that we have a lot of guys are into it (what we are trying to accomplish). The O-Line (offensive line) guys are coming along, the running backs are doing pretty good and the wide receivers – although a work in progress – are making strides.

“And, on defense, the linebackers are showing a nice change of pace, the D-Line (defensive line) is moving around well and the secondary is pretty productive.”

The Bulldogs will take Monday off before returning to the field Tuesday at 8 p.m. for their fifth practice and the second in full pads.
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