NAU Football Holds Second Scrimmage of Fall Camp

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (August 14, 2019) – The Northern Arizona University football team held its second scrimmage of fall camp on Wednesday night at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome.
 
Saturday's practice marked the 13^th practice of fall camp and saw numerous highlights on both sides of the ball as well as special teams. 

The Lumberjacks will return to practice on Thursday, August 15 beginning at 4:50 p.m. MST. 
 
The final scrimmage of Fall Camp is slated for Saturday, August 17 at 9:30 a.m. MST.
 
All practices during fall camp are open to the public and offer free admission.
 
SCRIMMAGE HIGHLIGHTS

• Senior quarterback Case Cookus tossed a 40-yard touchdown pass to fellow senior Joey Gatewood in the early moments.
• Freshman wide receiver Hendrix Johnson snagged a key catch in the red zone to set up a two-yard scoring burst by senior Joe Logan.
• Hendrix also snared a big reception on a 4^th down attempt by the offense to reset the chains.
• The defense posted nine sacks in the scrimmage overall – including three in a span of four plays by junior Chauntez Thomas.  Thomas finished with four sacks overall.
• Also recording sacks for the defense was Harrison Beemiller, Seth Long, Jhasi Wilson (2), Jason Pisano and Carson Taylor.
• Freshman quarterback Jeff Widener connected with Leon Morgan for a 19-yard touchdown.
• A total of five pass breakups were registered by the defense by Brandon Worthy, Sherrod Paige, Octavious Spencer, Brian Barry and Jason Pisano.
• Eddie McClendon snagged an interception for the defense.
• Senior Joe Logan ripped off a number of big runs including a 25-yard touchdown run. 
• Freshman quarterback Heath Beemiller tossed an eight-yard scoring toss.
• Octavious Spencer sprung a kickoff return for over 80 yards during special team action.
• Junior punter DJ Arnson launched a punt of 70-plus yards.
• Collin Robbins connected on a 31-yard field goal.
• Junior Luis Aguilar nailed a 39-yard field goal attempt.