Rapport Du Camp - Jour 7 / Training Camp Report - Day 7
Published on June 8, 2013 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release
Sherbrooke - In front of an impressive turnout, the Montreal Alouettes scrimmaged at Coulter Field on the campus of Bishop's University Saturday morning for Day 7 of training camp.
In full gear for the occasion, players simulated over 100 plays under real-game conditions during the two-plus-hour practice. CFL officials were on-site, a play clock was in effect and players even hit the locker room at half time. The only factor breaking the illusion of game day was a defensive unit that would put on the brakes when in position to sack the quarterback during the day.
Indeed, the defence seemed to hold an edge over the offence all morning, the latter scoring just one touchdown on a passing play of about 100 yards when rookie quarterback Tanner Marsh hooked up with receiver Tyron Carrier for the major. Carrier was one of the day's highlights, making a series of catches including one for about 30 yards. Although no stats team was in place in the press box, the Houston native's teammates were calling it a 200-plus yard performance.
Along with Carrier, running backs Noel Devine and Rodney Stewart also impressed, showing bursts of speed and solid moves while proving that they both bring something interesting to the table when it comes to the returner position that's currently up for grabs.
Rounding out the day's highlights were picks from Chip Cox and Keynan Parker on quarterbacks Anthony Calvillo and Josh Neiswander respectively.
Absentees
Not to take anything away from Saturday's defensive performance, but a number of key offensive players did not participate in the scrimmage, including Brandon Whitaker, S.J. Green, and Brandon London, as well as newcomers Arland Bruce and Dominic Rhodes.
Next practices
The Alouettes will not practice on Sunday, as they will return to the field Monday morning at 8:00 a.m. Just two days of practice remain before the team hosts the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Thursday, June 13 at Percival Molson Stadium.
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