Akins, Receivers Stand Out At Practice

August 12, 2008 | Football

Aug. 12, 2008

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. - For the first time this preseason, Boston College worked under a warm sun as the football team prepares for its second scrimmage on Wednesday night. Senior Kevin Akins, who was recently moved from linebacker to corner, picked off two passes during the two and a half hour session.

Akins shined on the defensive side but the wide receivers made some spectacular plays as well. Junior Rich Gunnell scampered for a long touchdown catch down the right sideline while sophomore Ifeanyi Momah used his 6-6 frame and soft hands to leap over the corner and juggle in a catch.

Freshman Colin Larmond, Jr. also grabbed a long reception on the left side with a man on his hip.

The Eagles get back to their double sessions on Wednesday with a practice in the morning followed by the second scrimmage of camp in the afternoon.