As the days close out for the ASU football team with four practices left before the 2013 Black and Gold Spring game, the Hornets were productive although the heat was a little warner than usual.

“I thought we were productive," said head coach Reggie Barlow.  “There was a lot of intensity and I like that.  We still have some work to do, and I am good with that.  There were some players that stepped up today, but I expect more from all the players.  I will say that the guys were focused.”
 
The Hornets are set to have their final scrimmage Saturday at Hornet Stadium starting at 9:30 a.m. ASU will continue to work on fundamentals on both side of the ball.
 
“I think we aren't where I would like for us to be heading into the black and gold game,” Barlow commented.  “It's hot and muggy, and we are not really fundamentally in shape like I would like to be.  We are heading in the right direction, but we don't really have enough time to concentrate on fundamentals like I would like to.  That's something that will have to wait until fall practice.”
 
Although practice was only in shorts and shoulder pads, the Hornets still had a high intensity practice.
 
“I am glad to see us have a high intense practice,” Barlow said.  “If we can continue to keep our guys motivated then we are doing our jobs.  We come to practice to work hard and that's what I like to see us do.  I think the heat may play a part in our intensity.”