Training camp report day six
Published on June 3, 2005 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Montreal Alouettes News Release
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, June 3, 2005 - The Alouettes continued their training camp at the Campus du Fort Saint-Jean today. Here's a look at Day 6 of practice, which was held outdoors:
James Whitley hopes to be on the field tomorrow
James Whitley was undergoing more medicals today. He hopes to be on the field tomorrow.
Fatigue
Veterans practiced twice today for the fifth time in six days. As for the rookies, they were on the field for a ninth consecutive day today.
Special teams practice
The second morning practice was focused on special teams. « We decided to practice special teams to give the guys a slower tempo while still getting some important work done, » said Head Coach Don Matthews.
Zebras from Quebec
For the first time, CFL officials put their uniform on and joined the Alouettes' practice. Four zebras from Quebec were at today's practice including supervisor Jacques Décarie (Montreal), eight-year CFL veteran official André Proulx (Drummondville) and rookies who will see CFL action for the first time Michel Pinsonnault (Châteauguay) and Benoit Major (Ãle Perrot). « We came to get our feet wet and make the speed adjustment, » said Benoit Major.
Addition
Running back Marcus Houston, who played at Colorado and at Colorado State, was added to the roster.
According to Coach Matthews
« His injury was thoroughly investigated and we made sure he would be in great physical condition. He even took a speed camp in Atlanta in the off-season. He's got natural skills and he looks great, » said Don Matthews about running back Michael Jenkins.
Regular practice schedule tomorrow
First practice is scheduled for 8 a.m. and players will be available after the last practice. Please contact the communications department to confirm the location of practice.
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