A group huddles at midfield after Saturday morning’s scrimmage at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Defensive coordinator Bob Trott (right) is interviewed by Bonesville columnist Brett Friedlander. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Offensive coordinator Donnie Kirkpatrick said the Lenoir-Rhyne helmet was ‘too new’ to be his. Kirkpatrick was a four-year letter winner for the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears from 1978-81. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Coach Mike Houston responds to questions from reporters on Saturday. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Sophomore Holton Ahlers is competing for the starting assignment at quarterback. (Photo by Al Myatt)

The coaching staff likes the running style of junior Darius Pinnix, Jr. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Receiver Blake Proehl has battled some injury issues but has come back with a solid preseason camp. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Left tackle D’Ante Smith feels the running game will be more effective in 2019. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Defensive tackle Alex Turner said the new staff has brought a new vibe to the program. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Xavier Smith is working at middle linebacker after playing some on the offensive unit in 2018. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Quarterback Reid Herring takes questions from WNCT-TV sports director and Bonesville columnist Brian Bailey on Saturday. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Fayetteville Observer sportswriter Sammy Batten, who also serves as Bonesville’s recruiting analyst, works on his laptop at football media day. (Photo by Al Myatt)