Throughout preseason football camp, GSEagles.com will take you on a behind-the-scenes look at different aspects of the football program that go beyond the practice field. In today's installment, we check in with cornerbacks coach Cory Peoples.
Q: With the new 3-4 scheme on defense, does that change anything from a personnel or coverage standpoint for the corners?
CP: Not really. I ran the same defense as a coordinator last year, so I have a lot of familiarity with it. Its nice coming in and being able to say I have been around this system before.
Q: How have the older guys in terms of leadership excelled with how young the corners are this season?
CP: I think Kindle and Brinson have done a good job of taking a role of being a mentor for the younger guys. The younger group is going to be pretty good as time goes on. There is a lot of talent there. They are young and inexperienced, but as far as ability they are all quality defensive backs.
Q: Do having corners such as Monquavion Brinson and Kindle Vildor allow you to do some different things with the secondary this season?
CP: They do. They are getting better every day. From the spring to now they made a jump as far as their technique and fundamentals. Right now we are still a work in progress and we aren't there yet, but we still have time and work to put in.
Q: What's one thing you want the corners to take pride on this season?
CP: I want them to be competitive. You have to have that competitive spirit and you have to have high confidence. It's one of those jobs where if you make a mistake the whole stadium knows you did it. We live a little different back there, so you have to stay up and stay with a great attitude. Guys are going to make plays and we need to be able to focus on the next play.
Q: With the class schedules beginning Monday, what changes are coming for camp and getting adjusted to a heavy work load again?
CP: They are going to actually have to put in time on their own. With the rules you can only put in so many hours a week with these guys. Having the older group, I think they get it, but as long as they know they have to do some things on their own because they can't meet with coaches. Schoolwork is important, we make sure we hit on that, so the biggest thing is going to be putting in work before and after practice to get to where we want to be.
Georgia Southern Preseason Football Schedule
Date (Time, Location)
Tues., Aug. 14 (4:30-6:30 PM; Eagle Creek)
Wed., Aug. 15 (4:30-6:30 PM; Eagle Creek)
Thurs., Aug. 16 (4:30-6:30 PM; Eagle Creek)
Fri., Aug. 17 (4:30-6:30 PM; Paulson - Scrimmage #2)
Sat., Aug. 18 (10 AM-11:30 AM; Eagle Creek)
Sun., Aug. 19 (7 PM, Paulson)
Mon., Aug. 20 No Practice
Tues., Aug. 21 (4:30-6:30 PM; Paulson)
Wed., Aug. 22 (4:30-6:30 PM; Paulson)
Thurs., Aug. 23 (4:30-6:30 PM; Paulson)
Fri., Aug. 24 (6-8 PM, Fan Fest to follow, GS Armstrong Campus - Savannah)
Sat., Aug. 25 (TBD, TBD)
Times and locations subject to change
