Aug. 9, 2011

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Samford football team held its second practice in shorts and helmets Tuesday afternoon at Seibert Stadium. The Bulldogs practiced for about two hours in Tuesday's workout.

Samford head coach Pat Sullivan praised his team's work and concentration during the practice.

"I thought we had a really good shorts practice," Sullivan said. "I thought our concentration was good. We got tired at the end. It was hot, but that is a normal part of camp and we have to work through that."

The Bulldogs enter the season with 49 freshmen or redshirt freshmen and just 14 seniors on the roster. Sullivan said, however, he likes the leadership he has seen from some of the older players on the team.

"We have had some seniors and some juniors show leadership," Sullivan said. "I think we have some good leadership. We still have a ways to go, but I thought for the second day, it was a good practice."

Samford will practice again tomorrow, working out in shells for the first time. The practice is scheduled to begin at 4:10 p.m. at Seibert Stadium.

Samford is preparing for its 2011 season opener, which is scheduled for Sept. 3, at 6 p.m. at Seibert Stadium. The Bulldogs open the season against 2010 national semifinalist Georgia Southern.