Energy and enthusiasm were the order of the day at Fred G. Hughes Stadium Wednesday as the Missouri Southern State University football team gathered for its first official practice of the 2026 season.
"The first of anything is exciting," head coach Atiba Bradley said. "Every season has its own baby — its own challenge, its own entity, so I'm excited about opening it up. I'm excited to get it started. I didn't get into coaching to sit behind a desk from 9 to 5. Being able to come out on the field and be in my element — this is what gets us going, and this is why we work so hard."
Southern defensive back Peyton McKee talked about his emotions heading into the first day of practice.
"It's just a nostalgic feeling of being around football again," McKee said. "I just love to play the game, love to be around my brothers and I'm just excited to get the season going."
Wide receiver David Bethune also shared his thoughts about the first day of practice.
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"The first of anything is exciting," head coach Atiba Bradley said. "Every season has its own baby — its own challenge, its own entity, so I'm excited about opening it up. I'm excited to get it started. I didn't get into coaching to sit behind a desk from 9 to 5. Being able to come out on the field and be in my element — this is what gets us going, and this is why we work so hard."
Southern defensive back Peyton McKee talked about his emotions heading into the first day of practice.
"It's just a nostalgic feeling of being around football again," McKee said. "I just love to play the game, love to be around my brothers and I'm just excited to get the season going."
Wide receiver David Bethune also shared his thoughts about the first day of practice.
#Football #going
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