DMN: Kick-Off Luncheon, Yds. After Catch, Practice Notes

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By CALVIN WATKINS / The Dallas Morning News

Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach will be the guest speaker at the inaugural Football Kickoff Luncheon Wednesday, Aug. 17 at noon at the Radisson Hotel Central Dallas Grand Ballroom.

Yards after catch important
One area of concern is yards after catch for SMU's receivers. Last season, Mustang receivers averaged 12 yards a catch, which is 1.7 yards better than the previous season. A lack of speed and the learning of a new offense didn't give SMU receivers the ability to make more plays after catching the ball to increase the numbers.

Briefly ...
Darrin Johnson and Tommy Poynter are battling for the starting job at left tackle. ... Mitch Enright (Southlake Carroll), who played guard in high school, is getting a look at center. ... Receiver Jay'Mond Cleveland (hamstring strain) returned to practice. Fellow receiver Reynaldo Pellerin is battling a slight strain of his hamstring and starting right guard Brad Kieschnick is practicing with a sprained right ankle. ... Coaches are experimenting with a 3-4 defense to compensate for the speed and depth at linebacker.