Rain Doesn't Stop Fourth Day of #CanesCamp
#CanesCamp: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3
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CORAL GABLES, Fla – Morning showers and overcast skies didn’t stop Monday’s practice as the Miami Hurricanes continued for the fourth day of #CanesCamp at the Greentree Practice Fields. Monday was the second consecutive day in shoulder pads for the Canes.
Four days in and the competition continues for the Miami starting quarterback job. Both Stephen Morris and Ryan Williams have been solid through the first three days of camp and both continue to grow in the leadership role, according to head coach Al Golden.
“There’s a time and place for everything,” Morris said. “Right now, my job to try to get this team ready for the season. Whatever I have to do.”
Several defensive players make big plays during Monday’s wet and overcast practice, including redshirt sophomore DB Ladarius Gunter, who made a spectacular pass break-up in the corner of the end zone. Both sophomore DL Anthony Chickillo and redshirt senior DL Darius Smith recorded sacks on redshirt sophomore QB Ryan Williams.
On the first play of 11-on-11 drills, senior RB Mike James took a Williams hand-off for a touchdown. Both quarterbacks Stephen Morris and Williams took an equal amount of snaps with the first team offense.
Junior OL Seantrel Henderson, who had been in Minnesota attending the funeral of a childhood friend, returned to campus Sunday evening and made his #CanesCamp debut Monday.
Hard work and tremendous effort continues to be a key emphasis for the coaching staff. At one point during the morning session, head coach Al Golden reminded his players that “it’s never going to be that easy.”
#CanesCamp continues Tuesday with Miami’s fifth practice, which is slated for 8:20 a.m.
Before heading out to Greentree in the second consecutive day of helmets and shoulder pads, Head Coach Al Golden, Offensive Coordinator Jedd Fisch, QBs Stephen Morris and Ryan Williams and WRs Phillip Dorsett and Kendal Thompkins met with reporters and talked about the progression of #CanesCamp.
Head Coach Al Golden
Offensive Coordinator Jedd Fisch
QB Stephen Morris
QB Ryan Williams
WR Phillip Dorsett
WR Kendall Thompkins
