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ELON, N.C. -- Day two of preseason workouts for the Elon Phoenix football team was held at the Hunt and Tucker practice fields on Monday afternoon. 

On a humid day the maroon and gold continued its positional and team work while ending the day with the Phoenix Warriors conditioning drill which includes sprints.

Following the practice we caught up with head coach Jason Swepson and got his thoughts on the first two days.

Swepson on the defense's early solid play:
"The defense is playing at a very high pace right now.  They are playing fast and are ball-hawking.  They're one step ahead of the offense right now, and that's typical at this time of camp.  I like where our conditioning is right now.  The pads go on tomorrow so we'll see if we can be physical."

Swepson on how quickly the playbook is being installed:
"We add a couple of run plays and a couple of pass plays on offense.  On defense, we add in a front, a blitz or a coverage each day.  By the end of six or seven days the majority of our playbook should be in."

Swepson on the rivalry between the offense and defense:
"I like the competition that's happening out here.  Last year they didn't know how hard they could push themselves in the summer conditioning and in the preseason camp.  I think everyone's coming out and giving 110 percent."

Swepson on the adjustment the freshmen have to make:
"It will be interesting to see how they feel tomorrow.  They did ok in practice number two.  We don't want them drowning by tomorrow.  They have to get used to the constant football.  In high school they get to go home, or out to lunch.  These guys are under the microscope 24-7 and they can't hide."

The Phoenix will put on the pads for the first time this preseason during its 3:40 p.m. practice on Tuesday afternoon.

Upcoming 2012 Elon Phoenix Preseason Practice Schedule
(All practices are at the Hunt and Tucker practice fields unless otherwise noted)
Tues., Aug. 7 - 3:40 p.m.
Wed., Aug. 8 - 3:40 p.m.
Thurs., Aug. 9 - 3:40 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 10 - 8:25 a.m.
Fri., Aug. 10 - 6:10 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 11 - 3:40 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 12 - 6:00 p.m. (Scrimmage; Rhodes Stadium)
Tues., Aug. 14 - 8:25 a.m.
Tues., Aug. 14 - 6:10 p.m.
Wed., Aug. 15 - 3:40 p.m.
Thurs., Aug. 16 - 8:25 a.m.
Thurs., Aug. 16 - 6:10 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 17 - 3:40 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 18 - 3:00 p.m. (Scrimmage; Rhodes Stadium)
Mon., Aug. 20 - 8:25 a.m.
Mon., Aug. 20 - 6:10 p.m.
Tues., Aug. 21 - 3:40 p.m.
Wed., Aug. 22 - 3:40 p.m.
Thurs., Aug. 23 - 3:40 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 24 - 12:30 p.m. (Scrimmage; Rhodes Stadium)
* Schedule subject to change