No practice for the Emporia State football team today. They are taking a mandatory day off.
Coach Garin Higgins said the 5th day of practice was ok.
In Coach Higgins 14 seasons at Emporia State, when he returns a starting quarterback the season has been a successful one. Junior Braden Gleason returns at quarterback. Coach Higgins says Braden is improving.
Braden Gleason says they are getting better every day.
Coach Garin Higgins says the backup quarterbacks are also improving.
Sophomore Chase Ricke has been focused on improving his 1 percent each day.
Red-shirt freshman Liam Thornton says he is focused on improving all aspects of his play.
The Hornets will return to the practice field Monday and hold their first practice in full pads.
