Notes from Camp Oxford: Day 8
8/9/2007 12:00:00 AM | Football
Aug. 9, 2007
OXFORD, Ohio -- Miami head football coach Shane Montgomery said today that a number of first-year freshmen are making a strong bid for regular playing time in 2007. Among the 10 rookies who have sparkled during the early pre-season drills are three Ohio stars: quarterback Clay Belton (Dayton), tight end Kendrick Bruton (Miamisburg) and wide receiver Chris Givens (Chillicothe). The list includes:
#38, Michael Baker, 6-0, 187, linebacker from St. Louis, MO (Cardinal Ritter High School)
#13, Clay Belton, 6-5, 231, quarterback from Dayton, OH (Northmont H.S.)
#56, Brandon Brooks, 6-5, 315, offensive lineman from Milwaukee, WI (Riverside University H.S.)
#82, Kendrick Bruton, 6-4, 240, tight end from Miamisburg, OH (Miamisburg H.S.)
#14, David Davis, 6-1, 216, linebacker from Decatur, GA (Southwest Dekalb H.S.)
#31, Deandre Gilmore, 6-1, 215, defensive back from St. Louis, MO (Cardinal Ritter H.S.)
#17, Chris Givens, 6-2, 198, wide receiver from Chillicothe, OH (Chillicothe H.S.)
#37, Ryan Kennedy, 6-1, 218, linebacker from Libertyville, IL (Libertyville H.S.)
#34, Thomas Merriweather, 5-10, 200, running back from Florissant, MO (Hazelwood East H.S.)
#9, Jamal Rogers, 5-11, 159, wide receiver from Fort Myers, FL (Harmony H.S.)
"Our freshmen continue to improve on a daily basis, " said Montgomery. "We're going to take a long, hard look at them throughout the balance of the pre-season drills. There's a very good chance that several of them could make a major contribution this coming season."
PRE-GAME FESTIVITIES: When the Miami RedHawks open their 2007 home football schedule on September 15 against Cincinnati, there will be lots of action both inside and outside Yager Stadium. Added to the exciting schedule of events will be a pre-game festival called "Tailgate Town." Among the entertainment elements of Tailgate Town will be the new-and-improved Family FunFest, interactive games, delicious food, and live music. Fans will also have the opportunity to meet members of Miami's dance team and its cheerleaders, and be entertained by the 270-member Miami University Marching Band. To order tickets for RedHawks football games, call 1 866 MUHAWKS.
MIAMI'S PRACTICE SCHEDULE FOR THE NEXT FIVE DAYS
Friday, August 10 -- approx. 8:45 - 11:15 a.m. AND 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 11 -- approx. 9:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Sunday, August 12 -- scrimmage, time TBA
Monday, Aug. 13 -- approx. 8:45 - 11:15 a.m. AND 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 14 -- approx. 2:45 - 4:30 p.m.
