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James Colzie III is still assessing his inaugural Florida A&M football team.
On Saturday, the Rattlers had their second scrimmage at the 14th practice of fall training camp on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium.
The scrimmage was special teams-focused. Colzie said the Rattlers worked about 29 snaps that explored punting, kicking, and coverages, among other special teams nuances.
“We tried to cover every single area just to make sure we didn’t leave any stone unturned,” Colzie told media in a post-scrimmage Zoom call. “I thought we did a really, really good job.”
FAMU’s offense and defense scrimmage also had a section in the scrimmage.
Colzie placed the Rattlers in redzone and deep territory situations.
“We didn’t just put the football down there and say ‘play.’ Today was about different situations, learning and getting better from them, and then being able to coach about it tomorrow,” Colzie said.
FAMU football specialists show up and show out in special teams scrimmage
Punter Trey Wilhoit kicks the ball during FAMU team practice on Friday, August 9 2024.
Special teams play a pivotal role in FAMU’s practices.
Colzie places the kickers in a “hurricane” situation, meaning they’re attempting a field goal with limited time on the clock. It’s similar to a team attempting a half-ending or game-winning field goal with no timeouts, forcing the field goal unit to run onto the field to replace the offense.
The kickers’ success rate determines the Rattlers’ end-of-practice conditioning.
Sometimes, the kickers respond well to the “hurricane.” Sometimes, they don’t.
Saturday was the former, Colzie said, giving thanks to FAMU special teams coordinator Doc Gamble.
“Doc continued to work with them in that,” Colzie said. “Hopefully, we’re not having to kick every single field goal in a…
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Author : Tallahassee Democrat
Publish date : 2024-08-10 20:15:10
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