BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- The WKU football team worked out under sunny skies at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium Tuesday morning, at the start of the team's second two-a-day session of fall camp.
Wearing full pads once again, the team went through various offense-versus-defense situations and then took some time to work on special teams, before winding down with the two-minute drill offense. Head coach Willie Taggart said the offense was particularly impressive Tuesday morning.
"The offense had a really good day today," Taggart said. "I thought we executed like we wanted to. Quarterbacks were throwing the ball where we needed to throw the ball and receivers were catching the ball. We had a lot of touchdowns today."
One highlight on offense was a 65-yard touchdown completion from Kawaun Jakes to Quinterrance Cooper on the first play of a two-minute drill near the end of practice.
"Our offense is great because although it's not easy to pick up on, I think our guys really enjoy it and really take pride in picking up on it. It allows everyone to get involved."
The 2010 season marks the first for WKU under the direction of Taggart, who was named head coach on November 23. Taggart previously served as running backs coach at Stanford from 2007-09 and helped Toby Gerhart finish second in balloting for the Heisman Trophy and win the Doak Walker award given to the nation's top running back. Taggart worked as an assistant coach at WKU from 1999-2006 and served as co-offensive coordinator for WKU's 2002 I-AA National Championship team. A standout player at quarterback who set 11 school records for the Hilltoppers from 1995-98, Taggart is one of only four players in WKU's 91-year football history to have his jersey retired.
Fall camp will encompass the entire month of August, and will come to a close on Saturday, Aug. 28 with the second annual Family Fun Day from Noon-3 p.m. (CDT) at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium. The 2010 season opens Sept. 4 at #9 Nebraska.
Season and single-game tickets for the upcoming 2010 WKU football season are on sale now. Prices are $15 for reserved bleacher seats, and general admission adult seats are $12 while general admission youth tickets (anyone 12 and under) are $6. Groups of 10 or more may purchase reserved or general admission tickets for $6 each.
2010 Season Tickets Location and Prices:
Red Towel-$108
Topper-$108
Spirit-$60
Reserved Season-$30
General Admission-$30
For more information, to order season or single-game tickets, or to order tickets for available away games please call 1-800-5-BIG RED or visit wkusports.com.
Hilltopper Spotlight: Quinterrance Cooper
Senior wide receiver Quinterrance Cooper is the undoubted veteran of the 2010 Hilltopper receiving corp. Having seen action in 32 games over his three seasons in uniform, the St. Augustine, Fla., product has pulled in 62 catches for 641 yards - an average of 10.3 yards per catch. He also has four receiving touchdowns. A versatile player, Cooper has also seen time as a kickoff and punt returner during his career. He entered fall camp as the starter at one of the wide receiver spots.
Q: What is your favorite activity outside your current sport?
A: Just relaxing and hanging out with my teammates. Especially this time of year during camp, I just like to take it easy.
Q: What is your favorite food?
A: Chitlins and rice.
Q: What books have you read lately?
A: A Purpose Driven Life. It’s a 40-day book where you read once chapter a day. It’s a very spiritual book about finding your purpose in this world. It was a gift for my graduation.
Q: What is your favorite spring break destination?
A: Home. I stay right on the beach in St. Augustine, Fla.
Q: What was your favorite cartoon character when you were a child?
A: I didn’t watch too many cartoons, but I love Hey Arnold.
Q: What is your favorite TV show?
A: Right now my favorite is Law and Order: SVU.
Q: If you could have dinner with any person, who would it be and why?
A: Barack Obama. He’s a very inspirational person and did something nobody else in history has done. So he’d have a lot of insight, and I’d love to get to talk to him.
Q: What are your plans after your playing days are over here at WKU?
A: I plan to get into coaching, probably at the high school level. I want to get the chance to work with kids and get involved in whatever community I’m living in.
Q: What is your proudest moment in sports?
A: Winning a high school state championship in 2005.
Q: Who is your all-time favorite sports personality?
A: Charles Barkley. He says whatever he wants and doesn’t care what others think.
Q: Other than WKU, who is your favorite team?
A: I don’t really have too many teams, but I’m a Lebron James fan, so I guess now I’m a Miami Heat fan.
Q: Who is your favorite singer or music group?
A: I really like Alicia Keys.
Q: What is the best movie you have ever seen?
A: Remember the Titans.
Q: Who is the most influential person in your life and why?
A: My mom and dad. The still do whatever it takes to help me out and they’ve been there since day one for me.
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