ASU returns to cold workout
by Steve Behr Sports Editor
By Steve Behr
sports@wataugademocrat.com
Appalachian State's football team can't escape the elements, even after a week off.
The Mountaineers returned from spring break by continuing their workouts at Kidd Brewer Stadium, the first time they have practiced outside the entire spring. However, the move backfired when cold wins whipped through the stadium, making it difficult to conduct workouts, especially with the special teams.
It was the first day the Mountaineers worked out since returning from spring break.
"It was a little bit cold, but it was a good practice," defensive back Ed Gainey said. "We got a lot done and hopefully we'll get the pads on and go hit."
Special teams workouts were one of the main reasons why head coach Jerry Moore sent the Mountaineers out at Kidd Brewer instead of inside the Sofield Family indoor facility. Moore did not necessarily want to see if his team could handle the cold weather. That time will eventually come.
"I don't question their toughness," Moore said. "During the season, we'll get enough cold weather to be exposed to. We grow up in it and they go to class in it, so I just want a good teaching atmosphere."
Moore wanted to get a look at special teams Monday, and for a while, the weather was cooperating. However, toward the end, the temperature was dropping and the winds picked up.
"Spring practice is all about teaching," Moore said. "We haven't had many things in offensively and I think you want to be in a good atmosphere talking about them. Kids may be hovered up out here and kids may not be paying attention. Another day like today and we probably won't be out here."
Moore also addressed the recent arrest of wide receiver CoCo Hillary, who received a DWI last week. Hillary was at practice, but is sitting out of workouts because of a knee injury.
Moore said Hillary spoke to the team after practice, but the receiver did not speak to reporters afterward. Moore said he would wait on taking any disciplinary action until the situation played itself out.
"It takes a little belly, a little guts to walk up to your teammates and be used as an example of making a mistake," Moore said. "I think everything will clear itself up. We'll wait for the verdict and there are still some things that are up in the air as far as the legalities of it and I'm not going to get into a lot of that stuff. I'm obviously disappointed that something like that happened. It's the first time that something like that has happened up here in a while."
Hillary was driving in West Columbia, S.C. with his younger brother, Aramis Hillary, when they were pulled over by police for driving 46 miles per hour in a 35 MPH zone. Police spotted three open bottles of liquor and two mixed drinks in plastic cups during the stop.
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Appalachian State's football team can't escape the elements, even after a week off.
The Mountaineers returned from spring break by continuing their workouts at Kidd Brewer Stadium, the first time they have practiced outside the entire spring. However, the move backfired when cold wins whipped through the stadium, making it difficult to conduct workouts, especially with the special teams.
It was the first day the Mountaineers worked out since returning from spring break.
"It was a little bit cold, but it was a good practice," defensive back Ed Gainey said. "We got a lot done and hopefully we'll get the pads on and go hit."
Special teams workouts were one of the main reasons why head coach Jerry Moore sent the Mountaineers out at Kidd Brewer instead of inside the Sofield Family indoor facility. Moore did not necessarily want to see if his team could handle the cold weather. That time will eventually come.
"I don't question their toughness," Moore said. "During the season, we'll get enough cold weather to be exposed to. We grow up in it and they go to class in it, so I just want a good teaching atmosphere."
Moore wanted to get a look at special teams Monday, and for a while, the weather was cooperating. However, toward the end, the temperature was dropping and the winds picked up.
"Spring practice is all about teaching," Moore said. "We haven't had many things in offensively and I think you want to be in a good atmosphere talking about them. Kids may be hovered up out here and kids may not be paying attention. Another day like today and we probably won't be out here."
Moore also addressed the recent arrest of wide receiver CoCo Hillary, who received a DWI last week. Hillary was at practice, but is sitting out of workouts because of a knee injury.
Moore said Hillary spoke to the team after practice, but the receiver did not speak to reporters afterward. Moore said he would wait on taking any disciplinary action until the situation played itself out.
"It takes a little belly, a little guts to walk up to your teammates and be used as an example of making a mistake," Moore said. "I think everything will clear itself up. We'll wait for the verdict and there are still some things that are up in the air as far as the legalities of it and I'm not going to get into a lot of that stuff. I'm obviously disappointed that something like that happened. It's the first time that something like that has happened up here in a while."
Hillary was driving in West Columbia, S.C. with his younger brother, Aramis Hillary, when they were pulled over by police for driving 46 miles per hour in a 35 MPH zone. Police spotted three open bottles of liquor and two mixed drinks in plastic cups during the stop.