There’s a lot going on in the world of Terp sports today, but I thought I’d give a quick spring football update.

After two practices in “shells,” the team was in full pads for the first time on a misty Saturday afternoon at the Terp practice facility. Coach Ralph Friedgen got right to it, organizing the “Oklahoma Drill,” known for its in-the-trenches battles.

Interestingly, Friedgen said his team didn’t bring the intensity to the drill that he’s seen in the past, but he added that wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. Later, the team whacked on each other a little more, closing practice with a goal line drill that included several big-time hits.

The ninth-year coach said the team is probably further along right now than at this point last season despite the departure of 31 seniors from last year’s squad.

“I see us improving,” Friedgen said. “We’ve just got to keep improving and every day try to get a little bit better.”

In personnel news, tackle Bruce Campbell, who is sitting out weekday practice to focus on academics, returned to the field the last two days to add some leadership among the youthful linemen. Tackle Justin Gilbert, a redshirt freshman listed on the depth chart behind Campbell, sustained a right leg injury during the Oklahoma drill. Friedgen did not update his status further.

More updates later in the weekend once these other sports slow down a little.

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