UI spring football practice continues

MOSCOW — Saturday’s University of Idaho practice sounded like football with the thud of pad against pad as the Vandals were in full gear for the first time this spring.

“It was a more fun practice,” said coach Robb Akey, who emphasized competition and challenged the Vandals’ competitive spirit throughout the two-hour session. “A lot of good things happened. As quite often happens with the first day in pads, the defense is going to end up with a little bit of an edge. They had more standout plays today.”

Notes: Junior Derek Wieting has moved from defensive end to tight end/h-back. ... Three players joined the team this week: running back Bryce Davis (Auburn, Wash.), linebacker/long snapper Austin Feddersen (El Reno, Okla.) and linebacker John Taylor Altemore (Bellevue, Wash.). ... Practice resumes Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. ... The Silver and Gold Game is April 23 at 6 p.m.