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Although team members officially reported for preseason practice on Aug 9, Underwood said many players participated 10 voluntary workouts whlle attending summer classes in Junl!. All members of UndeNood\ coaching staff were also in attendance for the workout '\css1nns. It marked the first time in the h1story of the program that football players pan1cipated in the early workouts. "'Our kids worked out Monday through Thursda~. litling weights. running and domg other drills. Not only did they improve in the weigh· room. the1r condi– tioning and their knowledge of our new system. they also completed courscwork which is beneficial to their graduating and moving on from here. lt's something that \\C want to try a1 • s, 11 · doing on a regular bas1s," Undenvood sa1d. Underwood, wh ~se \'erall record stands at 32-36 lollo\\ ing last year's -l-5 campaign, thmks the 2005 squad can be one his hcst. .., feel good about this team. Not only do we have enough talent to wmpcte m this league but I think \\e've got the right attitude and the right leadership from our sophomores. This is a special group and I think they will prove that this season:· he said.

Among freshmen linemen expeLled to contribute are Kerry Hudson (5-11. 270) and Johnathan Picken~ ( 6-3. 215). both of Philadelphia: ~h:ntral Ledbetter (6-0. 270) of Louis\ilk: Ro:.:- Te\\ (6--l. 2~0) of Stnnger: ancJ Brad Snyder (6~. 270) anu Brad Petrey (5-10. 280), both of Tuscaloosa County. ..We should have a solid offense this season." linden' ood stated. As the new offense is getting untracked. Undenvood said the defense "will be the strong point, the foundation for the team·s success." Returning for his second year as defen– sive coordinator Chris Boone. a former assistant at N1cholls State Lmvcrsity m Thibodaux. La. Under Boone's direct 1n. ECCC had the third-best defense vv...us the rush in the state, allo,wing just 0)\ ~ yards per game. : Undem·ood said Boone' "does nn out– standing job and gets our guys to play all– out ·when the) take the field: ' Th~: Warrior tlctcnsc includes -;evcral players that started or played a lot during 2004. "We look for the defense to be our mainstay:' Underwood sa1d. Returnees include deknsi"e ends Greg