Utah State wraps up first week of Spring football – Cache Valley Daily
LOGAN, Utah — Utah State football’s first week of spring practice is in the books. “Pads on, full live-work today, and I thought it was chippy and energetic and physical,” head coach Blake Anderson said. “Offense had some big plays, defense made a couple too. All in all, four days, healthy and guys are working, I think we got a little better every day, pretty successful.” Here are three takeaways from this week’s action. Turning the Leaf The last event surrounding last year’s football team came with a ring ceremony this week. Members of the Mountain West Champion team received rings to commemorate their 46-13 rout of San Diego State. “Lot of smiles, a lot of fun, and then turn the page. That’s the last opportunity to really celebrate that group.” Anderson said. “I thought that was a special night and it was a special group, but now it’s back to zero-zero. Put them on the shelf and they’ll collect dust.” The program’s focus has now shifted completely to this next season. “There’s expectations now,” inside linebacker AJ Vongphachanh said. “I’m super happy to be back and get this thing rolling.” Wide receivers coach Kyle Cefalo agreed with Vongphachanh. “They