RICHMOND, Ky. – The Eastern Kentucky University football team held its first spring practice of the 2015 season Monday morning at Roy Kidd Stadium.
 
The players went through the first of 15 official practices in helmets only and without contact.
 
--Old faces, new places: A handful of returnees have been moved around the field in hopes of building a stronger team. Running back JJ Jude will try his hands at safety this spring. Quarterback Barton Mann has moved to the tight end spot. Senior Deno Montgomery, who has played both defensive back and wide receiver as a Colonel, is back on the defensive side of the ball. Sophomore Robby Irgang has shifted from defensive line to linebacker.

--Quarterback competition: Three quarterbacks donned the green jerseys Monday – juniors Bennie Coney and Kyle Romano as well as redshirt freshman Tyler Swafford. Coney split time with former Colonel Jared McClain in the fall. Romano spent the fall recovering from an injury while Swafford redshirted.
 
--Scrimmages: The Colonels are slated to hold scrimmages on the Saturday mornings of April 11, April 18 and April 25. The spring game is set for Thursday night, April 30 at 7 p.m.
 
--Click here for complete spring practice schedule.
 
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