The fourth day of preseason practice for the 2016 Stetson University football team wrapped up on Friday evening as the Hatters continue their preparation for the rigors of the upcoming season.
Once again, the team ran individual drills alongside their teammates at their respectable positions, while mixing in combined offense versus defense drills, such as wide receivers against defensive backs and offensive live against defensive line. Stetson also scrimmaged full plays in preparation for the upcoming season.
“Some roles are pretty well defined, so it's easier to assimilate to them,” said head coach Roger Hughes. “Some roles are still being defined and they're fighting for different roles, like starting positions and things like that.”
As the offseason rust continues to chip away, the team looks to be quickly developing as the fluidity in practice has become more and more evident after four days.
“I think our team chemistry has been very good, I think we love each other more,” Hughes added. “It all comes down to trusting each other and loving each other, and if you do those things you tend to take care of each other.”
The 2016 Stetson football team will open with three consecutive home games in September at Spec Martin Memorial Stadium. Online ticket sales for new season tickets and mini plans are available as are single-game tickets. Contact the Stetson Athletics Ticket Office for all ticket information by calling 386.738.HATS (4278) or e-mailing to HatterTickets@Stetson.edu.
About Stetson University Athletics: Stetson University's Athletics Program has a vision of developing a culture of champions athletically, academically and within the community. This vision is accomplished through a mission of recruiting and developing student-athletes, coaches and staff, creating a culture of champions, within and outside of competition. The department operates with five core values: Championship Culture, Integrity, Excellence, Pride/Tradition and Leadership. To learn more about the Vision, Mission and Core Values for Stetson Athletics, visit GoHatters.com and click on Mission Statement under the Inside Athletics tab.
