The energy was palpable on the practice fields outside Fish Field House, where spirited one-on-one battles took place between the offensive and defensive lines, as well as with the wide receivers and defensive backs.
After practice, Head Coach Bill O’Brien met with the media, as well as offensive lineman Eryx Daugherty and defensive back Cam Martinez.
It didn’t take long for the defense to get going on Tuesday, as linebacker Bam Crouch intercepted a tipped ball on the first pass from competitive team periods. The veteran defensive back Martinez likes what he’s seen so far.
“I think we’re off to the right start. This is really about elevating how we can become better every day, taking it one day at a time. We’ve been doing really well so far, and I feel really good about the group we have.”
The offense would soon settle in after several tough, physical runs from Jordan McDonald and Alex Broome. For offensive lineman Eryx Daugherty, the mission is clear up front.
“We love our running backs. All of our running backs are agile. They can run, they’re good in space. They run over people, they run through people, they run around people… We’re focused on getting them lanes, getting them holes and alleyways for them to run and make plays.”
The wide receivers continued to make their presence felt, including an unsung veteran, redshirt senior Luke McLaughlin.
“I made an example of Luke in the team meeting the other day. He’s a great example of the role player that you’re looking for. Really good on special teams, got a good role on offense, and a guy that probably is going to play more than he did last year. He had a good day today. He’s a great kid. He’s a BC guy, practices hard, in great condition, does everything the right way. Can’t say enough about Luke McLaughlin. He’s awesome,” said Head Coach Bill O’Brien.
The Eagles will return to the practice field tomorrow morning before another off day on Thursday. Practices are closed to the public.
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