Alcorn State, MS—After practicing in scorching temperatures, the Braves welcomed two-a-day practices with some rain and cooler temperatures. Today's focus is the Braves Offensive Line and Coach Marshall Hayes.
The offensive line provides a groove and protection for the quarterback.
Senior Isaac Williams serves as the center, in which that position is the signal caller and directs the offensive line. A:
Isaac Williams is more vocal and leads by example. He challenges the players to do better and has grown to accept leadership. Avis is more reserved and is growing into a leadership role.
Q: What does the addition of
Keyun Swinney mean to the offensive line?
A: He will be able to help to the offensive line tremendously. He is learning the offensive scheme and is very strong physically. Swinney can also play two positions so that is a plus for the offensive line.
Q: At this point, what are some major changes you have noticed in the line since the beginning of fall camp?
A: The line is developing chemistry and playing as a unit.
Q: What is a key piece of advice that you tell your players?
A: Play together and believe in one another. The key to success is to believe and have faith. Also, I tell the line to plan and neglect. Our plan is to win a SWAC Championship this year. So we must neglect everything that comes between us and our goal.
About Coach Hayes
Coach Marshall Hayes is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He received both his B.S. in Health and Physical Education and M.S. in Administration and Supervision from Southern University. During his matriculation at Southern, Hayes was a member of the Jaguar football team under Coach Pete Richardson. He has coached on both the high school and collegiate level with stints at Southern Laboratory School (Offensive Line), Istrouma High (Head Wrestling, Asst. Track, Offensive Line and Strength and Conditioning), Grambling State (Offensive Line/Strength and Conditioning Coach) Delaware State (Strength and Conditioning Coach) and Osbourne High (Strength and Conditioning, Asst. Offensive Line, Track and Wrestling Coach). Hayes is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.
