SEMO football first practice 2018

Southeast Missouri State head coach Tom Matukewicz demonstrates a technique on inside linebacker Zach Hall during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Eain Roberts, far right, pulls in a catch while guarded by defensive back Trai Hodges during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State offensive linebacker Rashad Hughes takes a drink during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive tackle Ryan Ochoa and inside linebacker Jordan John, right, run a drill during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State running back Zion Custis breaks away from defensive back Shabari Davis during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive back Marcus Lucas hits a pad during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State players run a drill during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State head coach Tom Matukewicz, center, throws a pass to wide receiver Richie Eisenhart during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Jacquan Fuller catches a pass while running a drill during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Colby Cornett runs a route during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State tight end Jaylon Mosley evades a hit from head coach Tom Matukewicz during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State linebacker Derrick Calhoun, Jr. takes a drink during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State special teams coordinator Matt Martin, right, yells to his players during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Kobe Bryer protects the ball from defensive backs Jamarcus Roberson, left, and Jermel Adams, right, during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Daniel Santacaterina, left, throws a pass during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson holds onto the ball as he is stopped by cornerback Taj Jenkins, left, and defensive back Jermel Adams during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Jacquan Fuller runs with the ball during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Daniel Santacaterina looks to throw a pass during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State quarterback Anthony Cooper runs the ball during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State offensive coordinator Jeromy McDowell, center left, talks to quarterbacks during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State cornerback Al Young raises a finger during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State cornerback Al Young, right, talks to defensive back Noah McWell on the sideline during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State cornerback Al Young, left, moves to stop wide receiver Jacquan Fuller during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State cornerback Al Young, right, runs a drill with defensive back Shabari Davis during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State cornerback Al Young, right, runs a drill with defensive back Shabari Davis during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State cornerback Al Young, second from left, recovers the ball during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive coordinator Bryce Saia orders his players to run sprints at the conclusion of the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State linemen, from left, Clarence Thornton, Zach Hall and Bryson Donnell run sprints as inside linebacker Nick Thompson, right, is bent over at the conclusion of the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State inside linebacker Zach Hall, center, holds up inside linebacker Nick Thompson after running sprints at the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State cornerback Al Young listens to cornerbacks coach Ray Smith (not pictured) during the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State players, from left, Taj Jenkins, Bryson Donnell, Daterraion Richardson and DJ Freeman walk off the field after the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive lineman Clarence Thornton, far right, sits in an ice back with red shirt freshman running back Brayden Hull, center, after the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State players bump fists while taking an ice bath after their first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State wide receiver Jerrick Orr reclines in an ice bath after the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State senior running back Marquis Terry hits a mounted football on his way to an ice bath after the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State players, from left, Jacquan Fuller, Marquis Terry and Mark Robinson sit together after the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)

Southeast Missouri State defensive lineman Clarence Thornton, far right, strikes a pose while taking an ice bath with redshirt freshman running back Brayden Hull, center, after the team's first practice of the season Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the Rosengarten Athletic Complex in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews ~ Southeast Missourian)