Saturday, August 20, 2011

Maryland Football Fan Appreciation Day

Terps fans were treated to an open practice early today at Byrd Stadium. In addition to seeing a two hour practice, fans could get players autographs afterwards. It was the first time this Summer the Terps practiced in Byrd Stadium. I'm fired up for the Terps, who return 12 offensive and defensive starters from last season.

Fans got to see the team do individual workouts before moving into 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills. Later in the practice, the team worked on red-zone drills.

Like a lot of Terps fans, I was encouraged seeing Offensive Lineman Pete DeSouza, who was injured in a scooter accident last Fall that resulted in both of his legs being fractured. He's got a long way to go before he plays again but you have to admire his work effort and determination.

Enjoy the photo essay. Remember, for a larger version of the picture just double click it.

Coach Edsall watches as the team warms up


Offensive Lineman Andrew Gonnella stretches


Drills


Assistant Coach Todd Bradford works with the Defensive Backs


Quarterback Danny O'Brien


Offensive Line works on their drills with Coach Brattan












Linebacker Demetrius Hartsfield breaks up a pass


Tight End Ryan Schlothauer makes the catch despite Linebacker Desmond Kearse's efforts.


LB Kenny Tate on defense


Kicker Nick Ferarra stretches


Quarterbacks C.J. Brown and Danny O'Brien


Quarterback Danny O'Brien


Quarterback C.J. Brown


Defensive Back Anthony Green works on a drill


Wide Receiver/Kick Returner Tony Logan


End zone shot of practice


In the trenches


Defensive Lineman A.J. Francis vs Offensve Lineman Andrew Gonnella


Quarterback Danny O'Brien leads the offense


Tony Logan lines up at Wide Receiver


Wide Receiver Marcus Leak makes the catch


Offensive Lineman Ryan Doyle vs Defensive Lineman Marcus Hampton


Danny O'Brien eludes the rush by Defensive Lineman Joe Vellano


Danny O'Brien looks to get the ball to Tight End Devonte Campbell


Linebacker Kenny Tate vs Wide Receiver Kerry Boykins


Wide Receiver Webb Dulin


Film crew getting their footage of practice


Coach Edsall instructs his team


Quarterback Danny O'Brien


Blocked punt during a punting drill


Quarterbacks


Defense




Terps run their two minute drill








Kicker Nick Ferarra and holder Michael Tart attempt a field goal


Field goal unit


QB Danny O'Brien holds as Michael Tart attempts a field goal




QB C.J. Brown runs the offense


Running Back D.J. Adams


WR Webb Dulin


QB Danny O'Brien runs the offense...


Eludes the rush by Defensive Lineman David Mackall


Running Back Davin Meggett




Red zone drill




QB C.J. Brown in the red zone drill




QB Danny O'Brien in the red zone drill


Offensive and Defensive Lineman do battle


End of practice run up and down the field


OL Pete DeSouza stretches after practice.


Braces off as practice ends


Coach Edsall addresses the media


Terps signing autographs for fans after practice


Offensive Linemen after practice


With the season opener vs Miami looming, you know there is a lot on Coach Edsall's mind...