Football Opens Camp With Two-Hour Practice
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MEQUON, Wis. - A
day after welcoming over 120 student-athletes to the program, the
Concordia University Wisconsin football team took the field for
their first official practice, as they geared up for the start of
the 2011 campaign. The Falcons practiced in helmets, jerseys, and
shorts under sunny skies and temperatures in the upper-70s at
Century Stadium.
Head Coach Greg Etter,
entering his fourth season, sent his team through a two-hour
session. CUW began practice with stretching drills before splitting
into groups and working on 1-on-1 drills. The Falcons participated
in 20 minutes of pass skeleton drills prior to ending the session
with 10 minutes of 100-yard conditioning runs.
CUW opens its season against
Augsburg College on Sept. 3 at 1 p.m. at Century Stadium. Prior to
its season opener the program will hold a special dedication
ceremony for all military veterans, past and present, who have
fought for our country.
Those interested in attending
should contact defensive line coach Keith Collins, who is also the
post commander of the Peter Wollner Post No. 288 of the American
Legion. Collins can be reached at (262) 334-1555 or at (262)
618-4824.
News and
Notes…
Welcome Back Winsey:
Former CUW star Dan Winsey, an All-American and four-time first
team all-conference performer between 2007-10, will be on hand as a
special teams consultant. He will help the kickers and punters with
their mechanics and technique during training camp. The big-leg,
right footer holds the school record for field goals in a season
(13) and career (42).
Allen Knows The Drill:
Dan Winsey isn't the only All-American on the coaching staff.
Wilbur Allen, a 2007 American Football Coaches Association
All-American returns for his third season as a defensive line
coach. During his playing career he wreaked havoc an opponent
quarterbacks and running backs as a nose tackle, earning
three-consecutive first team all-conference honors. Allen helped
the 2007 squad finish fourth in DIII in total defense (223.2) and
sixth in scoring defense (12.8). That season the defense also
shutout five opponents.
