The Pioneers started early on Thursday morning with 32-34 players showing up for the start of football practice. A couple of transfers were at practice. Alex Brooks was one of the transfers, and he should make a positive contribution to the team. The team went into a lot of individual and team drills. For their first day and considering the heat, the Pioneers looked to be in good physical shape. They appear to be way ahead of last year at this time. Tanner Bailey and “Pookie” Moore looked comfortable at QB. Colby Rider, Grant Milgram and Jacob Coake seem to be in real good shape. Sean Morgan, Andrew Stoots and TJ James were doing well at running back positions. Hunter Parrott and Anthony Morris had a good first practice .

The Pioneer coaches had things running briskly, and yes, there was a lot of running. Seems there’s more discipline by not only the coaches but among the players as well.