Spring Practice Report (Day 11) -- If the Glove ...
Several Beaver players were sporting new gloves at the Tommy Prothro Football Complex, courtesy of Nike. Nike representatives were at practice for the second time this week testing apparel that won’t be on the market until the 2008 season.
The team practiced in shells on a beautiful day in the mid-Willamette Valley. If you are headed for the 10:30 practice (11:15 scrimmage) dress appropriately as rain is in the forecast.
The entire team is wearing “VT” decals through the rest of spring practice in acknowledgement of the tragic events earlier this week on the Virginia Tech campus in
Several curious onlookers today, including former Beaver tackle and Director of Athletics Bob De Carolis.
Defensive tackle William `Akau’ola Vea missed practice today with an injury – the latest of several Beavers to be out. Reserve linebacker also was on crutches today and will miss the remainder of spring practice.
Offensive guard looks to be close to full tilt, as trainer Barney Graff was putting him through some drills off on the sidelines of practice.
Kicker was on the hot seat for the promotion, although reserve kicker seemed more nervous being the interviewer. You can see the interview on .
If you haven’t had a chance to check out the new construction at Reser Stadium, most of the concrete casting for the south end zone is in place and the frame for the largest score/video board in the Pac-10 is in place. You can follow the progress .
