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SAN ANGELO, Texas - Angelo State held its first practice in full pads Monday morning, while also avoiding triple digit temperatures for the first time at the LeGrand Sports Complex.

It was generally more of the same from the Rams as they worked out for the fourth time as a full squad, but the speed of the drills and contact was noticeably greater. Monday's practice ran a little more than two hours, beginning with special teams drills and concluding with full team plays.

Part of Monday's practice focused on blitzing and picking up the blitz, pitting linebackers against running backs. After several wins for each unit, the running backs pulled off the win in the final rep, holding off the blitzing linebacker for just enough time to keep the quarterback safe.

Another highligh play on Monday came from sophomore wide receiver C.J. Akins, who hurdled sophomore defensive back Alvin Johnson after making catch. Tristan Carter, a junior running back, ran with authority Monday and showed why his teammates have nicknamed him "Tank".