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Saturday, August 4, 2007
Milloy sets tone; Houston, Crocker sit
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Whereas Saturday’s public workout at Grady High was more of an exhibition, the Falcons went through a fairly heated, simulated scrimmage at their team facility in the morning.
From the kicking game to goal-line situations to two-minute drills, players were put in game-like situations for the first time. The only thing not allowed was live tackling, although there was some spirited contact in a goal-line scenario, with strong safety Lawyer Milloy setting the tone.
Milloy, wide receiver Roddy White, cornerback Lewis Sanders, tailback Jerious Norwood and linebackers Keith Brooking and Stephen Nicholas made several plays that drew praise from coaches.
Sunday, the Falcons will have meetings and a light walk-through practice that is closed to the public.
Crocker, Houston out
Safety Chris Crocker and right cornerback Chris Houston, both engaged in competition for starting jobs, did not take part in Saturday morning’s practice because of inflammation in their knees.
Jimmy Williams took all the first-team snaps at free safety, as did Sanders at right corner.
“It was kind of a precautionary deal,” coach Bobby Petrino said of holding out Houston and Crocker. “They’ll be back Monday.”
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