The Aug. 5 Rebel football practice featured an informal bet between the offense and defense on who would win the practice-closing scrimmage.
When the offense squeaked out a victory on a clutch catch by tight end Evan Engram, it was up to linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche to apologize for the trash talk he and his fellow defenders were throwing around.
Here is Coach Hugh Freeze’s take on the outdoor practice in 90-plus-degree heat:
In addition to Freeze, defensive back Anthony Alford discussed his progress after playing professional baseball this summer in the Toronto Blue Jays organization.
Here are some more images of practice:
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