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2014 Tribe Football Spring Practice Update ? April 9

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (April 9, 2014) – Today's Tribe football spring practice update features a video interview with wide receiver Sean Ballard as well as a quick look at the team's spring depth chart at the wide receiver position.

Wide receivers coach Winston October:
“I am really pleased with the veterans of our group, and they've really helped in making the transition to a new position coach a seamless one. Additionally, they have executed our offense and route concepts at a high level to this point in spring. Our focus has been on creating more yards after the catch. One of the sayings this group is drilled with everyday is “Great plays come from execution of basic plays.”

Wide Receivers

Flanker

#3 Tre McBride, Sr. (6-1, 200)
2013 Video Highlights
One of the nation's most dynamic playmakers ... Honored as the 2013 CAA Special Teams Player of the Year ... Two-time All-CAA selection at wide receiver ... Led team with 63 receptions for 801 yards with five touchdowns ... Ranked third in the CAA with 127.8 all-purpose yards per game ... Explosive all-around athlete who will challenge for national honors ... Extremely competitive player with outstanding speed, size and hands ... Potential to raise level of play even further with continued improvement of fundamentals.

#88 Christian Reeves, Jr. (6-3, 210)
2013 Video Highlights
Former Virginia Tech transfer who appeared in 11 games and totaled 14 catches for 182 yards during his first season at W&M last fall ... Averaged 13.0 yards per catch ... Posted career highs in receptions (four) and receiving yards (109) in the win against No. 16/17 New Hampshire ... Team's biggest receiver ... Blends big body with good hands ... Currently working in the top four of the receiving rotation, adding depth at both flanker and in the slot ... Concentrating on improving his ability to attack the football at its highest point.

#89 Daniel Kuzjak, RFr. (6-2, 180)
Redshirted as a true freshman last season ... Member of the travel squad for the games at Maine and Villanova ... Adds young, talented depth at flanker ... Has made great strides this spring ... Possesses good size ... Expects to see continued improvement with increased practice reps.

#84 Flynn Heald, So. (6-0, 190)
Reserve who appeared in the Hampton game last season ... Brings depth to the split end position ... Will challenge for reserve reps as he contributes on special teams.

Split End

#83 Sean Ballard, Sr. (6-0, 190)
2013 Video Highlights
Veteran receiver who has started 15 games during the past two seasons ... Ranked third in the CAA with 16.5 yards per catch last fall ... Ranked second in the team in receptions (36) and receiving yards (593) ... Established big-play threat ... Former walk-on who has earned a scholarship with his outstanding work ethic ... Good hands and a savvy football player ... Has emerged as one of the group's leaders ... One of his greatest assets is his mental and physical toughness.

#82 Kevin Hart, So. (6-1, 192)
2013 Video Highlights
Appeared in 10 games and earned a start last season ... Recorded seven reception for 72 yards in his first career start at Richmond ... Reliable hands and versatility give him potential to play any of the three receiver positions ... Very coachable athlete who has continually improved his overall skill set ... Enters fall as starting slot receiver.

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Players Mentioned

#48 Sean Ballard: WR; 5' 11"; Freshman

#82 Kevin Hart: WR; 6' 1"; Freshman

#84 Flynn Heald: WR; 6' 0"; Freshman

#3 Tre McBride: WR; 6' 1"; Sophomore

#89 Daniel Kuzjak: WR; 6' 2"; Redshirt Freshman

#88 Christian Reeves: WR; 6' 4"; Junior

Players Mentioned

#48 Sean Ballard
: 5' 11"; Freshman
: WR

#82 Kevin Hart
: 6' 1"; Freshman
: WR

#84 Flynn Heald
: 6' 0"; Freshman
: WR

#3 Tre McBride
: 6' 1"; Sophomore
: WR

#89 Daniel Kuzjak
: 6' 2"; Redshirt Freshman
: WR

#88 Christian Reeves
: 6' 4"; Junior
: WR