Millsaps College -- Head coach Bob Tyler and his staff welcomed over 90 players for pre-season camp on Wednesday, marking the beginning of the Majors' 2002 football season. Seeking to claim their first SCAC title in six years, the Majors will undergo physicals and conditioning testing on Thursday before commencing two-a-day practices on Friday. Commenting on the upcoming season, Tyler remarked, "Our guys are optimistic about this year, and we are excited about getting to work."
Majors' Two-A-Days Report
Millsaps College -- Wrapping up two-a-day practices on Friday, the Majors worked on perfecting offensive and defensive schemes during several sessions of game situation drills. Pleased with the overall effort of his team, Coach Bob Tyler believes the Majors still have work to do. "We have executed well during two-a-days, but we still have some improving to do. I'm confident our focus will grow stronger as the first game approaches. The Majors kickoff the 2002 season versus Mississippi College on September 7.
August 22, 2002
Millsaps College -- Majors' coach Bob Tyler said he was impressed with the intensity and attention his team showed during the two-hour workout in full pads on Thursday morning. "We were very crisp in everything that we did today," said Tyler. The Majors focused on special teams execution during a short afternoon workout. In other news, Millsaps named assistant coach Jeff McIntyre the new defensive line coach. McIntyre replaces Joe Kinsella, who was promoted to defensive coordinator on Wednesday. McIntyre was selected to the All-SCAC first team last season as a senior defensive lineman.
August 21, 2002
Millsaps College -- Defensive line coach Joe Kinsella is the new defensive coordinator for the Majors after the sudden resignation of former defensive coordinator Ronnie Gray on Monday. Before joining head coach Bob Tyler's staff in 2000, Kinsella's last coaching stint was as defensive line coach with Division III power Illinois Wesleyan University during the 1997 and 1998 seasons. In other news, head coach Bob Tyler termed Wednesday morning's workout "terrific," despite the intense heat. The Majors participated in individual and team drills with concentration on punt coverage during special teams practice. The Majors met for 45 minutes after lunch prior to taking the afternoon off from practice.
August 20, 2002
Millsaps College -- Head coach Bob Tyler had the chance to evaluate the Majors dressed in full gear for the first time on Tuesday. Working out for 2 1/2 hours in the balmy morning practice, the Majors participated in full contact drills, while the cooler afternoon session saw the Majors work on game situations and run lengthy conditioning sets. Said Tyler of his team's performance after the first day in pads, "We had two excellent practices today. The enthusiasm was tremendous, and our focus was outstanding despite the hot weather." The Majors will workout twice on Wednesday.
August 19, 2002
Millsaps College -- Displeased with Monday morning's practice session, the Millsaps coaching staff picked up the pace of the afternoon workout as the Majors worked on implementing their offensive and defensive playbook and endured extra conditioning sets. Despite a lackluster outing, the Majors are still improving. Said offensive coordinator Shea Taylor about his team's efforts on Monday, "We were lazy during the morning session, but I'm pleased with how our guys responded in the afternoon. We made valiant strides." Millsaps will practice in full gear for the first time on Tuesday as two-a-day practices continue.
August 17, 2002
Millsaps College -- Soggy field conditions prohibited Millsaps from practicing outside on Saturday, but Coach Bob Tyler opened wide the gym doors for his team as the Majors endured two intense workouts. The morning practice consisted of implementing and tweaking defensive schemes, while the afternoon session saw the Majors work to establish their running game. The Majors concluded Saturday's workout with a rigorous conditioning exercise. Citing too many positives to name specific players, Tyler regards the team's progress as exceptional. "We are seeing great things from many people," said Tyler. "Our work ethic is superb right now." The Majors will take Sunday off from practice but will gather for a lengthy meeting session on Sunday evening.
August 16, 2002
Millsaps College -- Pleased with the overall physical condition of the Majors, Millsaps head coach Bob Tyler guided his team through two intense workouts on the first day of two-a-day practices on Friday. The morning session saw the Majors work on offensive and defensive schemes and techniques, while the afternoon practice consisted of playbook installation with emphasis on the passing game. Commenting on his team's performance after the afternoon's conditioning set, Tyler said, "Today was the best first day of practice we have had since I've been at Millsaps. We are making excellent progress."
