Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Camp Bentley: Day 10
CLINTON, S.C. – Presbyterian College practiced twice on Wednesday on its four practices fields on the PC campus.
PC Football head coach Bobby Bentley continued to stress his team’s need to improve and get better in all areas after the team’s second practice on Wednesday.
“We just have to get better in whatever area it may be, whether that is special teams, offense, defense, or even in the weight room.”
Noting Camp Bentley…
HUGE RETURN: Coach Bentley said that the return of senior offensive lineman Jeff Hallen (Walton, Ga.) from injury on Wednesday is huge for the PC offense.
PC FOOTBALL FAN DAY: Presbyterian College will hold their 2007 Blue Hose Football Fan Day at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 at Bailey Memorial Stadium. The entire football team and coaching staff will be on hand to sign autographs and take pictures. The event is free and open to the public. Gates open at 12:30 p.m.
The 2007 PC Football Fan Day will give Blue Hose fans the opportunity to obtain their 2007 schedule posters and pick up their PC schedule cards. PC fans will also be able to acquire Blue Hose apparel at the event and obtain their season tickets for PC’s three home games.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the fan day and there will be many different events available for the young Blue Hose fans, beginning with a cheerleading clinic given by PC spirit coordinator Laurie Addison at 9 a.m.
There will also be a limited number of t-shirts given away compliments of Sodexho.
Directly following the Fan Day there will be an intrasquad scrimmage set to begin at approximately 2:30 p.m.
2007 PC Football Fan Day
** 9-12 Cheerleading Kiddie Camp ($25 with t-shirt and pizza at end)
** Free t-shirts (limited number, come early)
** Food/drinks
** Free popsicles
** Pictures with player, mascot or cheerleaders
** Posters for autographs
** Free giveaways from PC cheerleaders
** PC tattoos
** PC bookstore at event to sell Blue Hose merchandise
** Tables with information on Scotsman Club, Season and Individual Tickets and information on special Furman fan bus
** Two hour Scrimmage with Pep Band and Cheerleaders
Interview With Scott Frazier
Entering his third year as Presbyterian College football’s offensive line coach, Scott Frazier is not new to Blue Hose Football.
Nevertheless, some of his student-athletes at the start of preseason camp were beginning their time with PC Football when the Blue Hose reported to camp for the team’s first practice on Aug. 6.
“There is a steep learning curve for young offensive lineman,” related Frazier. “The complexity of the college game is vastly different from high school.”
Several young offensive lineman have been given the opportunity to step into the lineup and help the Blue Hose as the Sept. 1 season opener against Furman approaches.
“I am very pleased that our young players have put themselves in the mix, even some walk-on players,” Frazier said. “Jared Tavernier in particular has asserted himself and played at a high level for us.
“As the Furman game approaches, retaining cohesiveness along the offensive line despite the changes to the lineup remains our primary challenge” noted Frazier. “Jesse Painter has led the way in keeping consistency and stability along the offensive line.”
Painter, returning for his redshirt junior year at PC, came to Presbyterian as a walk-on and according to Frazier has “really worked hard early in his career to change his body and learn the college game.”
Getting To Know The Blue Hose
Jesse Painter
#72
Height: 6-4 Weight: 267 R-Junior
Watkinsville, GA
What is your favorite place to eat?
Fatz
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Hunting & Fishing
What is your favorite memory while at PC?
Winning the SAC Championship
Why did you choose PC?
Good academics
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Working
Favorite Movie?
Wedding Crashers
What school would you most like to see on your schedule?
Georgia Southern
Who was your biggest influence growing up?
Father