BUIES CREEK, N.C.— The Campbell University football team took to the field for the second day of preseason camp on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 6 at the CU Football Stadium.

The Camels, with the heat still a factor and temperatures still hovering around triple digits, had a noticeably lighter day with limited conditioning work.

Overall the second day was similar to day one, as the Camels again worked on field goals, broke down into positions and reviewed the fundamentals through drills with limited contact. The coaching staff continued to stress footwork and intensity. Head Coach Dale Steele was pleased with the great focus of the practice.

"We were a lot better today," Coach Steele said. "We were not as tentative and began to loosen up and just make some plays today. We had greater focus and became a better football team today in all areas."

"The young secondary in particular did a good job," Coach Steele continued. "The competition at quarterback is certainly something that is improving daily. We still don't have an answer yet, but I am seeing great improvement. Running back Carl Smith has come back and done a nice job. Our first team offense has really done a solid job of picking up where they were at during the end of the spring. Our first defensive group is quickly coming back into form. The issue remains that we are mixing and matching at so many positions and are still trying to figure out how all the pieces of the puzzle fit together."

Campbell returns to the field for their third workout of camp, practicing from 4:05- 6:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug 7. The highlight of the practice will be the team putting on the shoulder pads for the first time this season.