Notes & Quotes From Nighthawks Training Camp
August 24, 2010 - United Football League (UFL 1)
Omaha Nighthawks News Release
The Nighthawks enjoyed beautiful weather on Tuesday by practicing for two-and-a-half hours in helmets. In addition to position drills, the team practiced some red zone situations and a little hurry-up offense.
PLAY OF THE DAY
The nod for play of the day goes to a combined defensive effort. Safety Stuart Schweigert leaped to bat a pass out of the air, and linebacker Angelo Crowell plucked the ball out of the air for the interception. The crowd of 45 on hand saw many other exciting plays though. Wide receiver Ryan Hoag caught a couple passes down the middle, from both DJ Shockley and Jeff Garcia. Quarterback Anthony Morelli also connected between the safeties with wide receiver Paul Raymond. Defensive tackle Willie Williams once again showed why he will be a force this year, getting into the backfield to make would-be big plays if the defense were allowed to hit. Running back Shaud Williams showed his shiftiness and ability to find holes on numerous occasions. Linebacker Marlon Greenwood made a nice breakup over the middle, and Jeff Souder showed good hands on a catch while tip-toeing the sideline. Garcia also had the defense fooled on a nifty bootleg that would've picked up about 25 yards.
GET TO KNOW YOUR NIGHTHAWKS
Angelo Crowell, a first-team All-ACC honoree at Virginia, played five seasons with the Buffalo Bills (2003-2007) before missing two years with injuries. Crowell had five career interceptions and forced four fumbles in his time with the Bills.
NIGHTHAWKS' TRANSACTIONS
- Signed quarterback Chad Friehauf, 6-6, 215 lbs (Colorado School of the Mines, 2005)
- Released offensive lineman Damion Cook
COACH JAGS SAYS
"We haven't had a bad practice yet. I attribute that to veteran players knowing how to practice like pros, which they should. I'm really happy with what they've done so far."
- Head Coach Jeff Jagodzinski on training camp so far
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"We are a lot farther along than people think, especially with an expansion team, guys coming in and learning the offense and defense. The guys are catching on and playing well at it, coming out each day and getting better."
- Quarterback DJ Shockley on the first week of training camp
CAMP SCHEDULE
The Nighthawks practiced just once on Tuesday. A typical one-practice day in training camp starts at 7:00 a.m. with staff meetings, followed by lifting sessions and player meetings from 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. After lunch, the team gets ready to take the field at 2:30 p.m. for practice. Following practice, the staff meets to watch film, and players convene following dinner to watch film.
The Nighthawks will take part in the third of seven two-a-day practices on Wednesday, beginning at 8:45 a.m. at the Kroc Center in Omaha.
WEATHER REPORT
Weather conditions were almost perfect on Tuesday afternoon with temperatures in the upper-70s, low humidity and the sun shining. Winds were strong out of the North at about 20 mph.
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