The Emporia State football team survived day 2 of practice on Thursday.
Coach Garin Higgins said they did make progress.
Coach Higgins says with 114 players out getting a chance to evaluate them all is a challenge.
Graduate defensive lineman Marek Thompson likes what he has seen the first two days in practice.
Jahmek Murphy, also a graduate defensive lineman, says he is glad for the chance to play his final season.
Sophomore defensive lineman Jordan Williams says they have something to prove.
The Hornets are scheduled to return to the practice field Friday morning and will be adding shoulder pads as they continue with the acclimation portion of practice after practicing in shorts and helmets the first two days.
