Pees said that showed in the spring with an impressive performance by the wide receivers. Curry had a big spring, including four catches for 149 yards in last week's scrimmage. Also returning is senior running back Chante Murphy, who was named the team's most outstanding offensive player last year. That lack of depth and some injuries are part of the reason the team has abbreviated its spring game tomorrow. Instead of it being a full game, it will be a meet the team night with a brief practice and scrimmage at 7 p.m. at Dix Stadium.
Pees hopes to bolster the team's depth with the group of recruits arriving in the fall.
Other than McDaniels, Pees also has been impressed with junior offensive linemen Kevin Jamieson and Joel Reikowski, who moved over from tight end this spring. The linebackers, led by senior James Harrison, also pleased the head coach. The Flashes, who were 1-10 last season, open the season on Sept. 1 at Iowa. Their first home game with Bucknell is a week later.