Practice report (8-27-09)
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The biggest news of the day was DE coach Chris Wilson’s announcement that Auston English would be starting opposite Jeremy Beal at defensive end.
English beat out sophomore Frank Alexander, who is a budding star. But Wilson said English looks like his old self, perhaps even better, and has had a strong camp.
Other news and notes:
* Ryan Reynolds said he continues to feel 100 percent and is ready to go for next weekend.
* Chris Wilson, who doubles as the special teams coach, believes that the kickoff coverage unit will be better, namely because of the extreme emphasis that’s been put on it this preseason.
* David King and RJ Washington continue to battle for the No. 4 DE spot behind Beal, English and Alexander. King is back from a concussion suffered earlier on this month.
* Wilson said some of the freshmen that will help on special teams this season include Ronnell Lewis, Demontre Hurst and Marcus Trice.
* Wilson also admitted that Hurst could have a future someday returning punts and kicks because of his natural athletic ability and feel for the game.
* But for now, Dom Franks, the team’s fastest defensive player, and Ryan Broyles, the team’s fastest offensive player, will handle the majority of the kick and punt returns.
-JT
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