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Idaho Vandals football team focused on situational drills during Day 13 of fall camp on Thursday at the P1FCU Kibbie Dome.

Coach Thomas Ford Jr. emphasized simulating game conditions with 11-on-11 drills starting from various field positions, including the offense's own 3-yard line and defense's 45-yard line. The defensive line stood out, creating pressure on quarterbacks.

Ford noted the team is maturing, with a strong practice finish. The season opener against Cal Poly is set for Aug. 28.

📄 Source: Moscow-Pullman Daily News — https://www.dnews.com/rss.xml
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    Day 13 of fall camp occurred on Thursday“With the season opener inching closer, situational football took center stage on Thursday on Day 13 of the Idaho Vandals’ fall football camp at the P1FCU Kibbie Dome.”
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    Day 13 of fall camp took place at the P1FCU Kibbie Dome“With the season opener inching closer, situational football took center stage on Thursday on Day 13 of the Idaho Vandals’ fall football camp at the P1FCU Kibbie Dome.”
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    Coach Thomas Ford Jr. emphasized simulating game conditions with 11-on-11 drills“Situational drills The situational segments consisted of 11-on-11 drills starting from the offense’s own 3-yard line with 97 yards to go, 11-on-11 from the offense’s own 30 and then 11-on-11 from the defense’s 45-yard line. Ford said the drills were about simulating games and putting each side in specific situations.”
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    11-on-11 drills started from various field positions“Situational drills The situational segments consisted of 11-on-11 drills starting from the offense’s own 3-yard line with 97 yards to go, 11-on-11 from the offense’s own 30 and then 11-on-11 from the defense’s 45-yard line.”
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    Offense started 11-on-11 drills from their own 3-yard line“Situational drills The situational segments consisted of 11-on-11 drills starting from the offense’s own 3-yard line with 97 yards to go, 11-on-11 from the offense’s own 30 and then 11-on-11 from the defense’s 45-yard line.”
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    The defensive line stood out during drills“A position group that continues to stand out is the defensive line, often getting simulated sacks or creating pressure on the quarterback to make a poor throw.”
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    The defensive line created pressure on quarterbacks during drills“A position group that continues to stand out is the defensive line, often getting simulated sacks or creating pressure on the quarterback to make a poor throw.”
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    Coach Thomas Ford Jr. noted the team is maturing“"Today was a great practice," Ford said. "We’re coming off a recovery day. You always worry about guys starting slow, but they did not start slow. This group I think is starting to really mature, and you saw it today with a fast start and a strong finish."”
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    The team had a strong practice finishNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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    The season opener against Cal Poly is set for Aug. 28“Idaho’s opener against Cal Poly on Aug. 28.”

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