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on August 27, 2013 4:45 a.m.
GURLEY, Alabama -- There's plenty of things coaches are working to fine tune going into the opening week of the season. At the top of Madison County's list is special teams.
The Tigers were burned for an 83-yard touchdown return by Buckhorn's Khari Blasingame on the opening kickoff of a preseason game last week.
"I'm glad we played those live," Tigers coach Scott Peavey said of the special teams. "A lot of times you don't play them live in a scrimmage. I'm glad we did, because it let's us know what we need to work on going into Week 1."
The Tigers were burned for an 83-yard touchdown return by Buckhorn's Khari Blasingame on the opening kickoff of a preseason game last week.
"I'm glad we played those live," Tigers coach Scott Peavey said of the special teams. "A lot of times you don't play them live in a scrimmage. I'm glad we did, because it let's us know what we need to work on going into Week 1."
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Madison County is also ironing out some kinks with its offense, which lost four All-State players from last season's 12-2 team.
"I didn't think we executed what we're capable of doing at this point," Peavey said. "But we made some plays when we needed to, which was great. We've got some young linemen and it's important for them to grow up real fast."
New quarterback Tyler Gurley, a junior, had mixed results.
"I thought he did a great job, as far as leading us," Peavey said. "I think he had some nerves and jitters, and didn't throw the ball like he's capable of throwing it. He did a great job running the ball, and we needed him, he made some people miss and made a great throw to the back of the end zone. It was his first start. He's got a lot of time to grow up."
The Tigers open the season at home Friday against East Limestone, a team that Peavey said has transitioned from a two-tight end, smashmouth style to the spread.
"Their quarterback (junior Brick Pugh) is a good player and he's the head coach's son," Peavey said. "I'm sure he's going to be real smart about the game. They have a real athletic, physical kid (Jordon Gandy) who plays receiver, and is a return specialist."
Gandy (6-foot-4), a senior who was an All-State honorable mention selection in basketball last season, is playing football for the first time since his freshman year.
Madison County is also ironing out some kinks with its offense, which lost four All-State players from last season's 12-2 team.
"I didn't think we executed what we're capable of doing at this point," Peavey said. "But we made some plays when we needed to, which was great. We've got some young linemen and it's important for them to grow up real fast."
New quarterback Tyler Gurley, a junior, had mixed results.
"I thought he did a great job, as far as leading us," Peavey said. "I think he had some nerves and jitters, and didn't throw the ball like he's capable of throwing it. He did a great job running the ball, and we needed him, he made some people miss and made a great throw to the back of the end zone. It was his first start. He's got a lot of time to grow up."
The Tigers open the season at home Friday against East Limestone, a team that Peavey said has transitioned from a two-tight end, smashmouth style to the spread.
"Their quarterback (junior Brick Pugh) is a good player and he's the head coach's son," Peavey said. "I'm sure he's going to be real smart about the game. They have a real athletic, physical kid (Jordon Gandy) who plays receiver, and is a return specialist."
Gandy (6-foot-4), a senior who was an All-State honorable mention selection in basketball last season, is playing football for the first time since his freshman year.
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