Friday, March 23, 2012

FAMU Rattlers find their man at center in Kawika Pieper

TALLAHASSSEE, Florida -- Drenched in sweat, sophomore center Kawika Pieper walked from the field with a little concern that was obvious by the expression on his face Thursday afternoon. He wanted to know if his stepping was right.

Pieper turned to upperclassman Steven Robinson for advice. Robinson had a ready response: "You've got to be forceful." Pieper smiled. He knew he'd been taking the right tact.

Coach Joe Taylor had been watching, knowing that Pieper's youth might be a factor as he takes over a role that was held down by Shelley Anthony last season. It was only the Rattlers' first day of spring practice in pads, but Taylor gave Pieper satisfactory marks for execution.

"He did some things in terms of blocking," Taylor said, "and he is not afraid."


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