Football Practice Report 8-6-07

AMES, Iowa - The Iowa State football team went in full pads for the first time Monday with limited hitting, spending just under two-and-a-half hours inside the Bergstrom Indoor Training Facility. The Cyclones went inside to avoid the rain that was expected to fall in the Ames area and were able to avoid the humidity.

The Cyclones worked on special teams, punting, kicking, punt return and kickoff return before breaking in to position drills for an hour. After going through a 6-on-6 skeleton drill, coach Chizik put the team through three series of first down plays from all areas of the field.

Practice Highlights:

FB Kris Means blocked a punt during the special teams segment
RB Alexander Robinson broke a long run in an offense/defense running drill, breaking three tackles
WR R.J. Sumrall (one) and Milan Moses (two) caught 15-yard TD passes over the middle from QB Bret Meyer
WR Wallace Franklin caught a 10-yard slant from Austen Arnaud for a touchdown

Clone Zone members can click on an audio link above to listen to an interview with Offensive Coordinator Robert McFarland, as he discusses his relationship with coach Bolt, coach Chizik and coach Farrar, in addition to talking about being a descendant from the Paul "Bear" Bryant and Danny Ford tree.

ISU will hold its sixth practice of training camp in pads with full contact Tuesday, signaling the beginning of two-a-days.

Players Mentioned

Austen Arnaud

Austen Arnaud

Wallace Franklin

Bret Meyer

Bret Meyer

Milan Moses

Milan Moses

Alexander Robinson

Alexander Robinson

R.J. Sumrall

R.J. Sumrall

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