NORFOLK, Va. – Old Dominion University football wrapped up its fourth week of spring practice with its third scrimmage at Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium.
"This was our most extensive scrimmage. I thought in general it was physical and the guys played hard," ODU head coach Ricky Rahne said. "We need convert better offensively, we had a couple of opportunities for some big plays, and defensively we need to hone in on our techniques and avoid penalties."
The Monarchs have now completed 12 practices this spring. Today's scrimmage of 99 plays was the longest this spring.
"I did think we made two really good plays on the ball on defense. Steven Williams made an incredible interception," Rahne said.
ODU has three more practices this week and culminates spring practice with the spring scrimmage on Saturday, April 3.
"Trying to improve and become better players every single day. That's what I'm looking forward to, is watching guys on these last three practices really. To have a focused effort on what they're trying to get better at," Rahne added.
The spring scrimmage will be broadcast on ESPN Radio 94.1. ODU plans to allow the previous maximum attendance of 1,000 spectators, which will consist of family and friends of the team and staff, administration, as well as ODU students, band, and spirit squads.
Scrimmage Highlights
- Deeve Harris registered a sack and a pass breakup
- Corey Chapman, Ali Ali, Roman Ridley and Corey Jackson each recorded tackles for loss
- Alec Solano notched a pair of tackles for loss and a sack
- Steven Williams and Ryan Henry each recorded an interception
- D.J. Mack Jr. tossed a 20-yard completion to Javon Harvey and an 18-yarder to Donta Anthony
- Mack completed a three-yard TD pass to Rafael McCoy
- Marcus Haynes recorded a sack
- Elijah Davis had the longest play of the day with a 45-yard touchdown run. He also added a pair of 16-yard jaunts
- Matt Geiger recorded a run of 18 yards while Blake Watson had a rush of 16 yards.