ETSU football begins full pads practice ahead of season opener
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 2:14 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
The ETSU Buccaneers put on full pads for the first time in fall drills at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium on August 6. Following a 7-5 season last year, the team focused on increasing intensity and tackling during practice. Head coach Will Healy observed a dip in urgency among players and emphasized the importance of treating every practice rep seriously. Defensive lineman Isaiah Potts acknowledged the improved hitting, while offensive lineman Will McGraw noted ongoing work on tackling and conditioning. ETSU is set to host Campbell in their season opener on August 29 at 5:30 p.m.
- •ETSU began full pads practice on August 6, 2026.
- •The team finished last season with a 7-5 record.
- •Coach Will Healy stressed urgency and seriousness in drills.
- •The Buccaneers host Campbell on August 29 at 5:30 p.m.
- •Players noted improvements in hitting, tackling still needs work.
- 2:14 AMYahoo Sports — ETSU Buccaneers have several postions on the line as they prepare for first scrimmage
- 2:46 AMYahoo Sports — ETSU football put on the pads for the first time in fall drills
"JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The East Tennessee State University Buccaneers football team continued to push through the heat of fall camp, focusing all their energy on the upcoming Saturday scrimmage at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium. Wednesday had marked a major milestone as the players strapped on the pads for the first time, but […]
"JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — It was time to separate the men from the boys on the William B. Greene Jr. Stadium turf as the ETSU Buccaneers put on full pads for the first time in fall drills. The Bucs opened fall practice last week, but the intensity shifted into a higher gear when full […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 2:14 AMETSU Buccaneers have several postions on the line as they prepare for first scrimmage
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The East Tennessee State University Buccaneers football team continued to push through the heat of fall camp, focusing all their energy on the upcoming Saturday scrimmage at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium. Wednesday had marked a major milestone as the players strapped on the pads for the first time, but […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 2:46 AMETSU football put on the pads for the first time in fall drills
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — It was time to separate the men from the boys on the William B. Greene Jr. Stadium turf as the ETSU Buccaneers put on full pads for the first time in fall drills. The Bucs opened fall practice last week, but the intensity shifted into a higher gear when full […]
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