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Training Camp Opens, Destroyers Hit Field For First Time

January 7, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I)
Columbus Destroyers News Release


COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Destroyers opened Training Camp for the third time in Columbus history on Saturday at the Columbus FieldHouse, the official practice facility of the Destroyers.

The day began bright and early with a team meeting beginning at 7 a.m. The team then hit the field for the first time of the 2006 season. After going through stretches and agilities, the team broke down into groups.

The skill players (quarterbacks, offensive specialists, defensive specialists, wide receiver/defensive backs and wide receiver/linebackers) stayed on Field 2 to work on 1-on-1's and 3-on-3's, while the offensive/defensive linemen and fullback/linebackers moved to Field 3 to work on 1-on-1's and 3-on-3's as well.

After that, the skill players moved to Field 3 to work on special teams. Once the work with special teams was done, it was time to on the timing of the snap. The offensive/defensive linemen, fullback/linebackers and quarterbacks worked on getting in sync with one another.

The team then took a half hour break before getting back on the field for the second session of the day. Group drills and special teams work started things off. Coaches then worked the players through 1-on-1's and 3-on-3's before capping the day with full team work.

PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS

Ohio State product B.J. Barre had three interceptions throughout the day The "jack" linebackers had a good day, knocking down a great majority of the passes across the middle The "mack" linebackers were a force up front, stopping the run on numerous occasions Quarterback John Kaleo had a good first day, completing a high percentage of his passes There were numerous highlight receptions made in the various drills

Head Coach Doug Kay's comments on the day...

On finally seeing the guys on the field...

"It was good to finally see the players out on the field playing against each other. These next few weeks are critical in deciding what this team will look like entering our first game. After taking a look at the film, we will have a better idea of how we looked and what we will need to work on (Sunday)."

His overall thoughts on the day...

"All-in-all it was a good day. It was good to get through the first day with no injuries and to start getting the guys back into playing shape. I saw some good things on the field today."

Offensive Specialist Thabiti Davis' comments on the day...

On getting back on the football field for the first time this season...

"It was real good. It was nice to go against some guys. Our defense looked real good. The offense will take a little time to jell, but I think we started off on the right foot. We are just looking to build on today."

On how quickly the team is coming together...

"The attitude is wonderful. Everybody is ready to work and work hard...and ready to win."

On how the first day went...

"It felt like a first day of camp. Having spent the past six months off from football and my legs not being exactly fresh for the second practice, I worked through it. It was pretty much what I expected.



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