The Middle Tennessee football team closed out the spring by holding their annual Blue-White Spring Finale Saturday afternoon. The essential open-practice included individual and positional drills, as well as a short scrimmage, giving fans a taste of what is to come this fall.
For a full breakdown of the Blue-White Spring Finale, click here.
Check out photos of the day below:
Cornerback Mike Minter (leg) watching from the sideline during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Defensive linemen Ty Nix taking part in a drill during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Linebackers Darius Harris (30) and Myles Harges (33) taking in the moment during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Head coach Rick Stockstill speaking to the fans prior to the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Head Football Strength Coach Jason Spray getting the team loose prior to the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Offensive and defensive linemen prepare for the snap during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Placekicker Canon Rooker knocking one through from deep range during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Wide receiver CJ Windham running down the field during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
MTSU offensive linemen going through drills during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Kamani Thomas looks out onto the field during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
The starting offense prepares for the snap during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Shane Tucker was back in action for the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
CJ Windham catches a pass over the shoulder during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
John Urzua passes to wide out Max Linder during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Running back Will Mitchell runs through the tackles during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Jocquez Bruce hauls in a catch during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Isiah Upton (9) runs off a block from Jocquez Bruce (5) during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Linebackers Jon Carrothers (36) and Malik Hawkins (38) participating in a footwork drill during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Rosheem Collins working on his mechanics with defensive line coach Tommy West during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Jocquez Bruce sees the catch in all the way during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Isiah Upton runs outruns defenders after a catch during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
CJ Windham snags a catch through the arms of Darryl Randolph during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Defensive lineman Malik Manciel tries out his swim move during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Offensive Coordinator Tony Franklin watches his group run through plays during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Safety Alex Dale celebrates a third down stand during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Running back Desmond Anderson prepares to collide with Vernon Walker during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Darryl Randolph gets set for a play during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Junior college transfer Maurice Gordan pounds the rock during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Head coach Rick Stockstill addressing his team after the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Shane Tucker runs down the field during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Quarterback John Urzua throws a short pass to Shane Tucker during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Running back Shane Tucker sprinting down the middle of the field during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Isiah Upton hauls in a tough pass during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Quarterback Kyle Banks fakes a handoff during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Daniel Sargent prepares to snap the ball to holder Kyle Banks during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Javonte Moffatt greets former lineman Steven Rhodes during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Wide receiver Richie James taking a snap out of the “Wild-Richie” formation during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
Wide receiver Richie James throwing a pass out of the “Wild-Richie” formation during the Blue-White Spring Finale at Floyd Stadium on April 15, 2017. (MTSU Sidelines/Tyler Lamb)
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Feature Photo by Erin Douglas
Story by Willie Phaler
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