Football: Practice Report #4

8/17/2005 12:00:00 AM | Football

Aug. 17, 2005

HOUSTON -- - Rice got down to some serious hitting Wednesday morning, the first day that coach Ken Hatfield got to see his entire squad in full pads.

The Owls' first day in pads was Tuesday morning, but the 26 newcomers missed that workout with orientation week activities on campus. On Wednesday, Hatfield liked what he saw.

"We waited until we could get them all involved with three-on-three drills and a lot of competitive things," said Hatfield. "We got to look at everybody blocking and running live.

"I'm looking to see who the fighters are, who will really get after it."