SHSU Spring Football

[TexasTerror]

I'll do what I can to post all the reports from SHSU spring football. It's going to be an exciting time for sure with Rhett Bomar taking the reps behind center.

I think while Bomar is going to be getting all the attention outside the Bearkat Nation, the eyes of those in the Bearkat fan base will keep their eyes on the defensive side of things. There are several new pieces to the puzzle on the defensive side with Texas transfer Chris Brown and Blinn Jr College transfer Ryan Glotson getting all the 'oooo's and 'ahhhh's heading into the spring. The Kats also return all-SLC performer David Branch after a medical redshirt year.

Got to love football! Best of luck to Coach Whitten and the Kats this spring as they get ready for the battleground that is the SLC...

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SLC Notebook: Time to go to work
Cody Stark
Assistant Sports Editor

The long wait is finally over for Bearkat football fans, as spring practice kicks off Thursday at Bowers Stadium.

Sam Houston State will take the field around 3:45 p.m. for the first of 14 practices sessions over the next few weeks. The Kats have eight starters coming back from last season’s Southland Conference runner-up squad and 52 lettermen.

The buzz heading into spring camp surrounds a pair of transfers on both sides of the ball.

Former Oklahoma quarterback Rhett Bomar will make his debut as the Bearkats starting signal caller. Bomar transferred right before the start of last season but never got a chance to play because of year long suspension by the NCAA for a rule violation.

http://www.itemonline.com/sports/local_story_078235406.html?keyword=topstory

[Bearkatpresident]

I'm excited

It used to be that our defense was our strong point, but last year it just wasn't there. Now we have powerful offensive and defensive weapons. If the defense steps up, we should be just fine

[TexasTerror]

I'm excited

It used to be that our defense was our strong point, but last year it just wasn't there. Now we have powerful offensive and defensive weapons. If the defense steps up, we should be just fine

The years the Kats have competed for the SLC title, they have had an explosive offensive player whether it DD Terry last year or even WRs like Jarrod Fuller or Jonathan Cooper...

We have Rhett Bomar, but the question is, who will step up alongside him and bet he next Fuller, Cooper or Terry. My gut feeling is that Blake Martin is going to have an amazing year as is Trey Payne. Who will step it up to the next level?

[TexasTerror]

Spring roster is posted...

http://bearkats.shsu.edu/football/roster.html

Also, from Coach Whitten on Rhett Bomar...

"We're excited to have Rhett get the opportunity to work with the number one unit this spring," Whitten said. "This fall he worked with the twos. While we've lost some good receivers, we think we have a solid group in camp. About the only time we were very explosive on offense last year was when D. D. Terry would break a long run. Becoming more explosive is a priority this spring."

http://bearkats.shsu.edu/football/spring%20training.html

[TexasTerror]

Breakdown of talent this spring...

23 returning offensive lettermen, six of whom are starters (including four offensive linemen and a preseason All-American tight end)...

20 defensive lettermen return, five starters which includes three LBs...

Kats return two specialists, the PK and the all important deep-snapper...


http://www.gobearkats.com/football/twodeep.html

[blackfordpu]

Man, I am very excited about this season. Seems the Kats made the right moves on both sides of the ball to get them in SLC contention, maybe national contention.

Can't wait to read the reports from the Spring practices.

[TexasTerror]

Bomar settling into starting QB spot

Wide receivers making progress early this spring
Cody Stark
Assistant Sports Editor

It’s been a year since quarterback Rhett Bomar entered spring football drills as a starting quarterback.

And even though there have only been two practices this spring, the junior transfer from Oklahoma is beginning to feel right at home with his Bearkat teammates on the turf at Bowers Stadium.

Bomar arrived at Sam Houston State in the fall, but had to sit out the season because of a year-long suspension by the NCAA for a rules violation. That’s behind him now, and Bomar is focused on doing whatever it takes to help the Kats win.

“It feels pretty good to get back out there,” Bomar said following Saturday’s morning session. “It was tough taking a year off, but to be back out there competing, sweating is great. It’s something I really missed.”

http://www.itemonline.com/shsu/local_story_083231746.html?keyword=secondarystory

[blackfordpu]

Bomar settling into starting QB spot

Wide receivers making progress early this spring
Cody Stark
Assistant Sports Editor

It’s been a year since quarterback Rhett Bomar entered spring football drills as a starting quarterback.

And even though there have only been two practices this spring, the junior transfer from Oklahoma is beginning to feel right at home with his Bearkat teammates on the turf at Bowers Stadium.

Bomar arrived at Sam Houston State in the fall, but had to sit out the season because of a year-long suspension by the NCAA for a rules violation. That’s behind him now, and Bomar is focused on doing whatever it takes to help the Kats win.

“It feels pretty good to get back out there,” Bomar said following Saturday’s morning session. “It was tough taking a year off, but to be back out there competing, sweating is great. It’s something I really missed.”

http://www.itemonline.com/shsu/local_story_083231746.html?keyword=secondarystory

Sounds like good things are happening this spring. I just hope we can settle on a RB by the time the season starts.

At least we don't have to worry about a QB carosel again this season. xnodx

[Keeper]

Some roster questions................


LB Ayo Akindona (06 junior)
not on the spring roster, what is his status?

Also, LB Scorpio Babers was a senior last year??
Did he get a fifth year??

Appreciate any info. Thanks.

[TexasTerror]

Kats on the look out for some WR targets for Bomar. I'm not too concerned...

Bearkats put on pads for first time

Wide receivers show promise Monday
Cody Stark
Assistant Sports Editor

The Sam Houston State football team practiced in full pads for the first time during spring drills Monday afternoon at Bowers Stadium.

The Bearkats opened practice with basic position drills before closing out the day with offense vs. defense matchups.

“We were a little unorganized today, but that usually happens the first day of pads,” Bearkat head coach Todd Whitten said. “I thought all in all we had good effort and intensity.”

While most of the attention this spring surrounds highly touted quarterback Rhett Bomar, finding replacements at wide receiver for Brandon Perry, Michael Malone and Brian Christian is on the front burner.

http://www.itemonline.com/sports/local_story_085233826.html

[blackfordpu]

Kats on the look out for some WR targets for Bomar. I'm not too concerned...

Bearkats put on pads for first time

Wide receivers show promise Monday
Cody Stark
Assistant Sports Editor

The Sam Houston State football team practiced in full pads for the first time during spring drills Monday afternoon at Bowers Stadium.

The Bearkats opened practice with basic position drills before closing out the day with offense vs. defense matchups.

“We were a little unorganized today, but that usually happens the first day of pads,” Bearkat head coach Todd Whitten said. “I thought all in all we had good effort and intensity.”

While most of the attention this spring surrounds highly touted quarterback Rhett Bomar, finding replacements at wide receiver for Brandon Perry, Michael Malone and Brian Christian is on the front burner.

http://www.itemonline.com/sports/local_story_085233826.html

Looks like Whitten has stopped making bone-headed remarks for now. I like what I am hearing.xnodx

[kats89]

Some roster questions................


LB Ayo Akindona (06 junior)
not on the spring roster, what is his status?

Also, LB Scorpio Babers was a senior last year??
Did he get a fifth year??

Appreciate any info. Thanks.

Babers is a DB and yes he is back. Also a big plus for us is that DE David Branch was granted a medical redshirt and will compete this year. He is healthy.

Good question on Akindona. Just noticed he was not listed.xconfusedx

[TexasTerror]

Good question on Akindona. Just noticed he was not listed.xconfusedx

Reported on KatFans that he is hurt...not much more to the story that we're aware of...

[Keeper]

Kats89 & TT=

Thanks to you both xthumbsupx

[exbearkat]

Babers was mistakenly listed as a SR last year when in reality he was only a Jr, so yes, he definitely returns.

Ayo is reportedly done with football - someone posted on katfans.com that it has something to do with his lungs. :(

[TexasTerror]

From the local fishwrap about SHSU looking for offensive playmakers (alongside Bomar and replacing DD Terry)...

SLC Notebook: Bearkat football finding playmakers on offense

Cody Stark
Assistant Sports Editor

The Sam Houston State football team began the third week of spring drills Monday afternoon, and so far, head coach Todd Whitten likes what he is seeing from some of the young guys.

The players are looking more comfortable and sharper during practice after shaking off the winter rust that came with a three-month layoff following last season.

The offense continues to show big-play abilities with new quarterback Rhett Bomar, All-Southland Conference tight end Blake Martin and four of the five returning offensive linemen from last year’s squad.

The Bearkats are trying to break in three new starting wide receivers and find some running backs to help feel the void left by D.D. Terry.

http://www.itemonline.com/sports/local_story_099234318.html?keyword=topstory

[TexasTerror]

Coverage from scrimmage #2. Seems the defense always gets back at the offense in the second scrimmage. We'll see how the Orange and White game shapes up when the divided Kats squad hits the field next week in the annual spring game...

Defense shines in second spring scrimmage

April 14 , 2007

From the Huntsville Item

HUNTSVILLE -- TyMagic Robinson rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown on nine carries and Chris Poullard added 31 yards and a score on seven carries as the play of the running backs was an offensive highlight for Sam Houston State in the Bearkats' second full scrimmage of 2007 spring ball Saturday morning.

Sam Houston State ran 80 plays during the hour-long scrimmage. The Bearkat defense created five turnovers with three interceptions and two fumble recoveries.

"The defense was flying around and making some big hits. They played hard and really physical," SHSU head coach Todd Whitten said. "Obviously, you have to be concerned about the offense turning the ball over five times, but the defense came to play today."

On cold and windy morning, Rhett Bomar completed nine of 21 passes for 156 yards and Brett Hicks added seven of 17 attempts for 82 yards. Tight end Blake Martin had receptions of 59 and 26 yards.

"Coming into the spring, we were concerned about finding a replacement for D. D. Terry, the league's leading rusher last year, but our running backs have continued to improved," Whitten said. "Chris Poullard is having a great spring and is our starter right now. He's a tough runner and he's getting it done. TyMagic had a nice today today as well."

Spring practice will conclude Saturday, April 21, with the annual Orange-White spring game at Bowers Stadium at 10 a.m.

http://bearkats.shsu.edu/football/scrimmage_02.html

[blackfordpu]

It is hard to tell how our team will play just by watching these games. Was the defense that good today or was our offense just that bad? Who threw the INT's?

[TexasTerror]

Here's the roster for this weekend's Orange vs White game courtesy of Bearkat Athletics...

http://bearkats.shsu.edu/football/orange_white.html

ORANGE

3 Scorpio Babers DB 5-11 190
6 Darnell Jones WR 5-10 165
8 Chris Brown DE 6-2 218
9 Carlton Cobey DB 5-10 208
12 Brett Hicks QB 6-4 191
13 Byran Richmond DB 5-9 218
16 Phillip Daugherty QB 6-3 222
21 Jarvis Pippins DB 5-9 175
23 Femi Ogundare RB 5-8 200
28 TyMagic Robinson RB 5-8 180
31 Stanley Garrett DB 5-10 175
37 Josh Moore DB 6-2 188
39 Brent Garner WR 5-11 183
42 Luke McCall LB 6-0 221
44 Shane Richburg LB 5-11 222
47 Nolen Bucek DB 5-10 189
53 Nick Grimes OL 5-11 285
54 John Goree DL 6-2 246
63 Aaron Saunders OL 6-7 305
64 Travis Best OL 6-2 278
68 Eric Mikolajchak DL 6-4 315
71 R. C. Fairchild OL 6-3 300
77 Brock McDaniel OL 6-2 270
83 Anthony McDade TE 6-2 204
85 John Dobbs WR 6-3 192
86 Dustin Dziuk TE 6-5 229
88 Jake Lebens WR 6-4 192
94 Ryan Gloston DE 6-2 275
97 Antonio Cobb DL 6-0 245
98 Jesse Trejo DL 6-2 290


WHITE

4 Catron Houston WR 5-11 183
7 Rhett Bomar QB 6-2 215
9 Trey Payne WR 5-9 170
12 Trent Miller QB 6-2 221
15 Justin Wells WR 5-10 175
22 Cameron Jenkins DB 5-9 161
24 Wonseleh Brewer DB 5-9 161
25 Erva Trotter DB 5-11 173
32 Chris Hardy DB 5-9 156
33 Chris Poullard RB 5-10 185
36 Jeff Sparks DB 6-1 198
39 Derrick Raymer P 6-1 215
40 Matthew Powledge FB 6-0 201
43 Brandon Bruce DB 5-11 191
51 Nissi Omoikhudu LB 6-1 234
52 Jordan Williams LB 6-3 204
56 Shawn Weatherford LB 5-11 221
55 Frank Simon LB 5-11 225
57 Kevin Smith OL 6-2 272
61 Ryan Dretke OL 6-0 284
62 Brennan Williams OL 6-0 268
65 John Dirk OL 6-3 270
69 Chris Stewart DL 6-1 251
70 Brandon Hale OL 6-3 311
74 Hunter Schmidt OL 6-3 303
84 Blake Martin TE 6-3 236
89 Ryan Coats DL 6-0 205
92 Coty Gatewood DL 6-2 270
95 Trace Choate DE 6-4 212
96 John Richardson DL 6-2 245
99 Justin Childs DL 6-3 292

[BEAR]

Kat fans,

I noticed your oline is around 6'1" in height. The big emphasis in the SLC according to Coach Conque is height. Is the lack of height on your oline part of the "plan" for your teams style of play? Not slamming it, just wondering since I heard SFA has monsters. I will check it out though.

UCA olineman
(team lineup on website not updated)
72 David Buchholz OL 6-3 266 RsFr. Morrilton, Ark. Morrilton
73 Lane Freiwald OL 6-6 316 RsFr. Little Rock, Ark. Parkview
76 Will Merritt OL 6-5 265 Fr. Vidalia, La. Sterlington
77 Matthew DeLozier OL 6-6 315 Fr. Chelsea, Okla. Lincoln Christian

SHSU oline

61 Ryan Dretke OL 6-0 297 Sr-3L Huntsville
62 Brennan Williams OL 6-0 273 Sr-3L Decatur
63 Aaron Saunders OL 6-7 xthumbsupx 305 Jr-1L San Antonio / Jay (Missouri)
64 Travis Best OL 6-2 303 So-1L Houston / Cy Falls
65 John Dirk OL 6-3 280 Jr-2L Stephenville (Missouri)


Also, does SHSU have a DT?
UCAs - 70 Bernard Bray DT 6-0 280 Fr. Frisco, Texas Frisco

I guess since 75% of UCAs squad are freshman and sophs, in about 2 to 3 years and some meat on their bones, they will be massive. SHSU has nearly 20 seniors, will they experience the same turnover as UCA? SHSU has 25 juniors and like 10 sophomores too. How does a coach find a balance? Looks like my Bears will be experiencing the same thing 3 years from now...the imbalance that is...xpeacex

[exbearkat]

Kat fans,

I noticed your oline is around 6'1" in height. The big emphasis in the SLC according to Coach Conque is height. Is the lack of height on your oline part of the "plan" for your teams style of play? Not slamming it, just wondering since I heard SFA has monsters. I will check it out though.

UCA olineman
(team lineup on website not updated)
72 David Buchholz OL 6-3 266 RsFr. Morrilton, Ark. Morrilton
73 Lane Freiwald OL 6-6 316 RsFr. Little Rock, Ark. Parkview
76 Will Merritt OL 6-5 265 Fr. Vidalia, La. Sterlington
77 Matthew DeLozier OL 6-6 315 Fr. Chelsea, Okla. Lincoln Christian

SHSU oline

61 Ryan Dretke OL 6-0 297 Sr-3L Huntsville
62 Brennan Williams OL 6-0 273 Sr-3L Decatur
63 Aaron Saunders OL 6-7 xthumbsupx 305 Jr-1L San Antonio / Jay (Missouri)
64 Travis Best OL 6-2 303 So-1L Houston / Cy Falls
65 John Dirk OL 6-3 280 Jr-2L Stephenville (Missouri)


Also, does SHSU have a DT?
UCAs - 70 Bernard Bray DT 6-0 280 Fr. Frisco, Texas Frisco

I guess since 75% of UCAs squad are freshman and sophs, in about 2 to 3 years and some meat on their bones, they will be massive. SHSU has nearly 20 seniors, will they experience the same turnover as UCA? SHSU has 25 juniors and like 10 sophomores too. How does a coach find a balance? Looks like my Bears will be experiencing the same thing 3 years from now...the imbalance that is...xpeacex
UCABear:

Here are our projected starters on the O-line for the 2007 season - slightly different from what you posted:

OL 61 Ryan Dretke 6-0 297 Sr-3L
OL 70 Brandon Hale 6-3 324 Sr-3L
OL 78 Hunter Schmidt 6-3 303 So-1L
OL 62 Brennan Williams 6-0 273 Sr-3L
OL 63 Aaron Saunders 6-7 305 Jr-1L

And yes, we have a couple of DT's:

68 Eric Mikolajchak 6-4 302 Jr-2L
98 Jesse Trejo DL 6-2 304 Fr-RS Baytown / Lee
?? Jason Childs DL 6-3 292 Jr-(transfer from Howard Payne)

[blackfordpu]

Here's the roster for this weekend's Orange vs White game courtesy of Bearkat Athletics...

http://bearkats.shsu.edu/football/orange_white.html

ORANGE

3 Scorpio Babers DB 5-11 190
6 Darnell Jones WR 5-10 165
8 Chris Brown DE 6-2 218
9 Carlton Cobey DB 5-10 208
12 Brett Hicks QB 6-4 191
13 Byran Richmond DB 5-9 218
16 Phillip Daugherty QB 6-3 222
21 Jarvis Pippins DB 5-9 175
23 Femi Ogundare RB 5-8 200
28 TyMagic Robinson RB 5-8 180
31 Stanley Garrett DB 5-10 175
37 Josh Moore DB 6-2 188
39 Brent Garner WR 5-11 183
42 Luke McCall LB 6-0 221
44 Shane Richburg LB 5-11 222
47 Nolen Bucek DB 5-10 189
53 Nick Grimes OL 5-11 285
54 John Goree DL 6-2 246
63 Aaron Saunders OL 6-7 305
64 Travis Best OL 6-2 278
68 Eric Mikolajchak DL 6-4 315
71 R. C. Fairchild OL 6-3 300
77 Brock McDaniel OL 6-2 270
83 Anthony McDade TE 6-2 204
85 John Dobbs WR 6-3 192
86 Dustin Dziuk TE 6-5 229
88 Jake Lebens WR 6-4 192
94 Ryan Gloston DE 6-2 275
97 Antonio Cobb DL 6-0 245
98 Jesse Trejo DL 6-2 290


WHITE

4 Catron Houston WR 5-11 183
7 Rhett Bomar QB 6-2 215
9 Trey Payne WR 5-9 170
12 Trent Miller QB 6-2 221
15 Justin Wells WR 5-10 175
22 Cameron Jenkins DB 5-9 161
24 Wonseleh Brewer DB 5-9 161
25 Erva Trotter DB 5-11 173
32 Chris Hardy DB 5-9 156
33 Chris Poullard RB 5-10 185
36 Jeff Sparks DB 6-1 198
39 Derrick Raymer P 6-1 215
40 Matthew Powledge FB 6-0 201
43 Brandon Bruce DB 5-11 191
51 Nissi Omoikhudu LB 6-1 234
52 Jordan Williams LB 6-3 204
56 Shawn Weatherford LB 5-11 221
55 Frank Simon LB 5-11 225
57 Kevin Smith OL 6-2 272
61 Ryan Dretke OL 6-0 284
62 Brennan Williams OL 6-0 268
65 John Dirk OL 6-3 270
69 Chris Stewart DL 6-1 251
70 Brandon Hale OL 6-3 311
74 Hunter Schmidt OL 6-3 303
84 Blake Martin TE 6-3 236
89 Ryan Coats DL 6-0 205
92 Coty Gatewood DL 6-2 270
95 Trace Choate DE 6-4 212
96 John Richardson DL 6-2 245
99 Justin Childs DL 6-3 292

Are the starters spread out between the teams or is the White team the "A" team?

[exbearkat]

Starting offense on White, starting defense on Orange.

Second team defense on White, second team offense on Orange.

[TexasTerror]

Are the starters spread out between the teams or is the White team the "A" team?

Nope...this is the A-Team... xthumbsupx

http://www.fiftiesweb.com/tv/a-team-1.jpg

All kidding aside, who do you guys think will emerge as the KR and PR?

[BEAR]

Nope...this is the A-Team... xthumbsupx

http://www.fiftiesweb.com/tv/a-team-1.jpg

All kidding aside, who do you guys think will emerge as the KR and PR?

I would put Mr. T. on defense.
Hannibal smith as QB.
Murdock as WR..because he's already out there..xlolx
and pretty boy Faceman as PK.


...or if they are packin' during the game....whatever position they tell you they want to play...just go along with the plan because..Hannibal loves it when a plan comes together like that...xbowx

[blackfordpu]

All kidding aside, who do you guys think will emerge as the KR and PR?

I'm thinking Catron Houston, TyMagic Robinson (because of his speed) and maybe Chris Hardy (seems to have experience)

[exbearkat]

I'm thinking Catron Houston, TyMagic Robinson (because of his speed) and maybe Chris Hardy (seems to have experience)
I'm in favor of Trey Payne getting the nod - especially on punt returns.

[TexasTerror]

Time to wrap up the spring season with the annual Orange-White game. Best of luck to both teams and no injuries!
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Kats plan on airing it out in Orange-White game today

Coach hopes team can cap offseason without any injuries
By Cody Stark
Assistant Sports Editor

After weeks of anticipation, Sam Houston State football fans will finally get a chance to see what will be in store for opposing teams when the 2008 season kicks off next fall.

The annual Orange and White game will be held today at 10 a.m. at Bowers Stadium as the Bearkats wrap up spring practice. SHSU has managed to stay relatively healthy so far this spring, and head coach Todd Whitten would like that to be the case heading into the summer break.

“(The game) is exciting for the players and the fans. That is really why we do it,” Whitten said. “I just hope we get through it healthy. As a coach it always makes you kind of nervous. But this is one last time to see our guys get out and play more of a game-type situation. It’s good for them to get out and compete, and I think we will have a lot of fun.”

http://www.itemonline.com/sports/local_story_111014805.html?keyword=topstory

[blackfordpu]

Are the QBs's untouchable in this game too or are they going to be in full contact mode?

So mad that I can't be there, everyone who is going, have fun. xnodx

[TexasTerror]

Are the QBs's untouchable in this game too or are they going to be in full contact mode?

Untouchable...we don't need Hicks or Bomar getting hurt!

For that matter, I hope the kickers are untouchable. I can't imagine one of them getting hurt and not being able to practice to improve what was an awful kicking game last year!

[blackfordpu]

Untouchable...we don't need Hicks or Bomar getting hurt!

For that matter, I hope the kickers are untouchable. I can't imagine one of them getting hurt and not being able to practice to improve what was an awful kicking game last year!

Agree on both accounts. xnodx

[McNeese75]

Untouchable...we don't need Hicks or Bomar getting hurt!

For that matter, I hope the kickers are untouchable. I can't imagine one of them getting hurt and not being able to practice to improve what was an awful kicking game last year!

xrolleyesx

[gokats85]

The QB's don't get hit, after all, it is an intrasquad scrimmage. Hicks outplayed Bomar today, but Good Lord, Bomar can run like a deer! Chris Brown is going to be hell on wheels on the defensive side, just hope he stays healthy. Our kicking game needs a MAJOR overhaul!

[TexasTerror]

A scoring summary from today's game. Huntsville Item will provide the game story in tomorrow's paper...

SCORING SUMMARY

First Quarter
White - 8:54 - Chris Poullard 33 run (Taylor Wilkins PAT) - 2 play, 57 yard drive
Orange - 3:18 - Darnell Jones 2 pass from Brett Hicks (Wilkins PAT ) - 7 play, 66 yard drive

Second Quarter
Orange - 11:00 - Taylor Wilkins 21 field goal - 8 play, 83 yard drive
Orange - 10:42 - TyMagic Robinson 1 run (Wilkins PAT) - 2 play, 3 yard drive
White - 8:34 - Cameron Jenkins 32 interception return (Wilkins PAT)
Orange - 7:09 - John Dobbs 71 pass from Phillip Daugherty (Wilkins PAT)

Third Quarter
Orange - 3:25 - Stanley Garrett 46 pass from Brett Hicks (Wilkins PAT)
White - 4:40 - Poullard 1 pass from Rhett Bomar (Wilkins PAT)

Passing Statistics:
Rhett Bomar 21 of 35 for 288 yards
Brett Hicks 18 of 26 for 269 yards

[blackfordpu]

any word on the spring game TT?

[TexasTerror]

Game recap from the Huntsville Item...

Orange outduels White

Hicks throws two touchdowns, first-team defense impressive in 31-21 victory
Cody Stark
Assistant Sports Editor

For the first time since last November, Bowers Stadium had a game-day feeling Saturday as the Sam Houston State football team wrapped up spring practice with the annual Orange and White game.

With the start of the 2007 season four months away, fans had a chance to see some live football action before the summer break and the Bearkats did not disappoint.

Thanks to a solid defensive effort by the first unit and a spectacular passing performance by backup quarterback Brett Hicks, the Orange squad claimed bragging rights for the next year with a 31-21 victory.


http://www.itemonline.com/sports/local_story_112003223.html?keyword=topstory

[blackfordpu]

I see PD had a TD. How were his stats.

[TexasTerror]

Our boy Ronnie Turner blogged about the QB situation in Huntsville...

http://blogs.chron.com/areacolleges/2007/04/bomar_outplayed_by_hicks_shsu_1.html

[TexasTerror]

The two-deep coming out of Spring Football...

http://www.gobearkats.com/football/twodeep.html

[TexasTerror]

Football fever! Love it. Hopefully we'll have some packed houses. Two Div II games at home are no deterrent it seems. People want to see the Kats compete for the SLC title, which every team in the league has a shot for each year seeing how things tend to be...

Football fever hits Huntsville
Jerry Coon
Issue date: 4/26/07 Section: Sports

With the Annual Orange and White game completed and season tickets now on sale to the general public, attention is in full swing for the upcoming Bearkats football season.

On Monday, tickets went on sale to the general public for the 2007-08 season, and Assistant Athletic Director for Media relations Paul Ridings said that the upcoming season should see sales improve.

"With the way last season finished and our expectations for this one, we think we should have a pretty good crowd at the games," Ridings said. "We were the runner-up in the conference last year, and now we are expected to be one of the top teams in the league."

Ticket renewals have been taking place for over a month now, and have already gone up from previous seasons, with half of the season ticket holders from last year already locking up their seats. Head of athletic development Bobby Jordan said since the general admission tickets just went on sale, it was too early to tell of an improvement.

http://media.www.houstonianonline.com/media/storage/paper229/news/2007/04/26/Sports/Football.Fever.Hits.Huntsville-2881584.shtml

[TexasTerror]

Some new pictures were posted by a member of KatFans.com...

http://www.imagestation.com/members/BK0610

Thanks BK0610! Hope you fellas enjoy some Bearkat Orange and White!