Freshman Russell Shepard will take the field at quarterback during spring practice, coach Les Miles announced Thursday night.Miles said Shepard is an enthusiastic worker, but developing him at the quarterback position will take time.”He is a good learner, and he works hard at it,” Miles said. There may be some other opportunities for him to move around a little bit and look at him in some other spots, but he’s got to develop.” ——Contact the Rachel Whittaker at [email protected]
Miles: Shepard to practice at quarterback this spring – 8:40 p.m.
By Rachel Whittaker
Sports Writer
Sports Writer
March 5, 2009