Mercer Football Preseason Report: August 11
8/11/2015 12:00:00 AM | Football
MACON, Ga. – The Mercer University football team completed its first two-a-day practice of the 2015 preseason camp on Tuesday, going through a pair of two-hour workouts at Five Star Stadium.
"God was smiling on the Bears today with great weather for both practices," said head coach Bobby Lamb. "We were a little sluggish early, but I thought we really picked it up during the team sessions and really got after it. Our offense bounced back from yesterday and that is what happens when a unit really takes pride in what they do."
Offensive Standouts
Junior tight end Derek Owings was a popular target for the Bears' quarterbacks on Tuesday, creating mismatches in the redzone along with fellow tight end Robert Brown.
Junior quarterback John Russ was on point throughout much of the day, showing a lot of accuracy on both short and long throws including several great touchdown passes in the morning session.
Top Defensive Performers
Junior safety Lendell Arnold once again stood out on defense, as he continues to be one of the unit's top vocal leaders while bringing a lot of intensity to the position.
Junior linebacker Corey Lockett also brought a lot of intensity and passion on Tuesday, while splitting time between the two outside linebacker positions.
Play of the Day
Sophomore running back Tee Mitchell highlighted a day full of impressive plays, leaping over a defender for a touchdown reception to start off the team's skeleton segment.
Fall Camp Continues
Mercer moves back to a single practice on Wednesday, as it goes through an 8:45 a.m. workout at Five Star Stadium. Just four weeks away from the season opener against Austin Peay, the team's preseason camp schedule features only six more practices.
Single Game Tickets On Sale:
Single-game tickets for Mercer's home opener against Stetson (Sept. 12) are currently on sale through the Mercer Ticket Office. Visit tickets.mercer.edu or call (478) 301-5470 to purchase tickets.
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Remaining 2015 Preseason Camp Schedule
Wed., Aug. 12 – 3:00 p.m.
Thu., Aug. 13 – 8:00 a.m.
Thu., Aug. 13 – 4:45 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 14 – 3:00 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 15 – 8:15 a.m.
Mon., Aug. 17 – 7:00 p.m.
