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 running backs coach Chris Foster.

Q: What's your comfort level having two seniors like Wesley Fields and Monteo Garrett back there right now?
CF: It's been big for us just because we're a young bunch. I've got four redshirt freshmen who are competing for a playing spot. Wes and Monteo are the only ones who have had some playing time so it's big to have them in the room to bring the young guys along and help them understand how it's supposed to look and how it's supposed to be done.

Q: How much of the playbook have you guys been able to put in their spring practice and now the first week of preseason?
CF: We've put in a good portion and we put a lot on them. We're going to continue to put a lot on them early so they can understand the concepts and see the big picture so when we get to September 1st, they're ready to roll.

Q: Who of the young guys who redshirted last year are you most excited to see take the field this year and why?
CF: All of them excite me and it's going to be a good battle. I'm excited to see Grant Walker. He has a lot of ability and does some good things. He's got to continue to learn how to be consistent. Logan Wright has had a really offseason. He trimmed his body up right and has looked good early on. I'm also excited to see Speedy [Matt LaRoche] and hopefully he can bring that home run element to our offense.

Q: Who is your best …
Speed back: Monteo Garrett
Outside back: Wesley Fields
Inside back: Eric Montgomery
Power back: Logan Wright
Blocking back: Wesley Fields, but Logan has shown glimpses
Receiving back: Wesley Fields

Q: You signed a pretty highly rated recruit in Andrew Cunningham this past February. Where is he in his rehabilitation from that knee injury, do you think you can play this year, and how good can he be?
CF: He looks good so far. You can tell he's a little rusty coming off the injury, but you can see him starting to get there. You have to remember this is his first time running like this in about eight or nine months. So there is some rust and then you add that he's a freshman trying to learn the playbook. So he's going to play a little slower at first and hopefully he can turn it loose as he gets more comfortable both with the offense and his knee. He's going to be fine. He's a sharp, sharp kid and once he gets back into football shape, I'm excited to see what he can do for us.

Georgia Southern Preseason Football Schedule
Date (Time, Location)
Thurs., Aug. 9 (8:30-10:30 AM, Paulson)
Fri., Aug. 10 (8:30-10:30 AM, Eagle Creek; Eagle Creek Baptism; Operation Move-In)
Sat., Aug. 11 (6 PM, Paulson - Scrimmage #1; Fan Fest)
Sun., Aug. 12 (8:15-9:45 AM, Paulson)
Mon., Aug. 13 No Practice
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 (TBD, TBD)
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, Armstrong Campus - Savannah)
Sat., Aug. 25 (TBD, TBD)

Times and locations subject to change