FRISCO THUNDER TRAINING CAMP REPORT: 2/16/08

FRISCO, Tex. (February 16, 2008) – Training camp report from the Frisco Thunder on Feb. 16, 2008

SUMMARY: The Frisco Thunder kicked off training camp Saturday with a spirited two-hour workout.

"It was a great first day,'' said Thunder head coach Troy Esprit. "A lot of enthusiasm and a good level of competition. Again, a great first day of work."

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE: This was Esprit's first practice as a head coach. No difference in the big picture, though. "My goals have always been the same," Esprit said. "Win a championship and get my players to the next level."

ON OFFENSE: Esprit was pleased with the effort of QB Wes Cooper. "He looked good as both a quarterback and a team leader," Esprit said of Cooper.

ON DEFENSE: Plano East product Chris Johnson made the best first-day impression on defense. "Chris surprised us,"Esprit said. "For someone who has never played the indoor game, Chris adapted quite well today."

A playoff team its expansion season, the Thunder hosts the opening game of the 2008 Intense Football League season on Saturday, March 1st at 6 p.m. against the San Angelo Stampede Express. All home games will be played in the Deja Blue Arena, located in the Frisco Dr Pepper StarCenter. Season and individual tickets are available now at 972-731-6968. Visit the team’s official web site at friscothunderifl.com for more information.

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