Additional coverage from inside the Italy Gladiators’ training camp

Image: The Gladiators are pointed in the right direction — Representing the Italy Gladiators are Tavarus Griffin, Devonta Simmons and Corrin Frazier. Photo by: Barry Byers / Photographics by: WR/CB #25 Corrin Frazier

The Gladiators are pointed in the right direction — Representing the Italy Gladiators are Tavarus Griffin, Devonta Simmons and Corrin Frazier. Photo by: Barry Byers / Photographics by: WR/CB #25 Corrin Frazier (Barry Byers)

Image: Getting going — The lineman do a few excercises before running drills.

Getting going — The lineman do a few excercises before running drills. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ethan’s red plume — Ethan Simon proves linebackers are cut from a different mold.

Ethan’s red plume — Ethan Simon proves linebackers are cut from a different mold. (Barry Byers)

Image: Did you see Ethan’s hair? — Defensive secondary players De’Andre Sephus and Heath Clemons talk football.

Did you see Ethan’s hair? — Defensive secondary players De’Andre Sephus and Heath Clemons talk football. (Barry Byers)

Image: Closing in — Trevon Robertson(16) and Kyle Jackson disrupt a pass attempt to Eddie Garcia.

Closing in — Trevon Robertson(16) and Kyle Jackson disrupt a pass attempt to Eddie Garcia. (Barry Byers)

Image: Secret weapon — Italy launches their latest weapon, the EC22 hovercraft. Actually, that’s Eric Carson(22) harassing Paul Harris during his pass route.

Secret weapon — Italy launches their latest weapon, the EC22 hovercraft. Actually, that’s Eric Carson(22) harassing Paul Harris during his pass route. (Barry Byers)

Image: Corrin Frazier, Kyle Jackson, Heath Clemons and De’Andre Sephus stand with Coach Craig Bales.

Corrin Frazier, Kyle Jackson, Heath Clemons and De’Andre Sephus stand with Coach Craig Bales. (Barry Byers)

Image: J.V. quarterback Tony Wooldridge(12) rolls out with Jasenio Anderson in hot pursuit.

J.V. quarterback Tony Wooldridge(12) rolls out with Jasenio Anderson in hot pursuit. (Barry Byers)

Image: “Beast” is hungry — Defensive Coordinator Jeff Richters watches his linebacker Jasenio “Beast” Anderson in action.

“Beast” is hungry — Defensive Coordinator Jeff Richters watches his linebacker Jasenio “Beast” Anderson in action. (Barry Byers)

Image: Nice catch — Corrin Frazier hauls in a pass while fellow receiver Jase Holden looks on.

Nice catch — Corrin Frazier hauls in a pass while fellow receiver Jase Holden looks on. (Barry Byers)

Image: Tre uses two hands — Trevon Robertson shows his athleticism by making this two-handed grab.

Tre uses two hands — Trevon Robertson shows his athleticism by making this two-handed grab. (Barry Byers)

Image: Corrin again — Corrin Frazier highlight reels in another ball.

Corrin again — Corrin Frazier highlight reels in another ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: The chase is on — Tailback Chase Hamilton is a handful for any defense.

The chase is on — Tailback Chase Hamilton is a handful for any defense. (Barry Byers)

Image: We love lineman — Coach Craig Bales spends some time with the J.V. crew.

We love lineman — Coach Craig Bales spends some time with the J.V. crew. (Barry Byers)

Image: Justin carries — Justin Buchanan can pass it or run it, a double threat guy.

Justin carries — Justin Buchanan can pass it or run it, a double threat guy. (Barry Byers)

Image: Attention to detail — Eric Carson(12) works on executing proper handoffs with Chase Hamilton(24).

Attention to detail — Eric Carson(12) works on executing proper handoffs with Chase Hamilton(24). (Barry Byers)

Image: Glad to be Gladiator — Darol Mayberry has been waiting for this moment for many years.

Glad to be Gladiator — Darol Mayberry has been waiting for this moment for many years. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kyle can catch — Kyle Jackson makes the catch during receiving drills.

Kyle can catch — Kyle Jackson makes the catch during receiving drills. (Barry Byers)

Image: Follow me — Corrin Frazier turns up field toward a district title.

Follow me — Corrin Frazier turns up field toward a district title. (Barry Byers)

Image: Practice before pads — Jake Escamilla(66) works on form tackling with Bobby Wilson. On Friday, they’ll run these tackling drills in full pads.

Practice before pads — Jake Escamilla(66) works on form tackling with Bobby Wilson. On Friday, they’ll run these tackling drills in full pads. (Barry Byers)

Image: One step at a time — De’Andre Sephus(20) form tackles Kyle Jackson.

One step at a time — De’Andre Sephus(20) form tackles Kyle Jackson. (Barry Byers)

Image: That’s the way! — Kyle WIlkins(7) shows how it’s done during a form tackling session with Coach Erik Wilson.

That’s the way! — Kyle WIlkins(7) shows how it’s done during a form tackling session with Coach Erik Wilson. (Barry Byers)

Image: When Coach talks… — Chad Wilson, a sports editor for the Waxahachie Daily Light, interviews head football coach Craig Bales of the Italy Gladiators.

When Coach talks… — Chad Wilson, a sports editor for the Waxahachie Daily Light, interviews head football coach Craig Bales of the Italy Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Believe to achieve — The Gladiators ended their Wednesday practice with one goal on their minds.

Believe to achieve — The Gladiators ended their Wednesday practice with one goal on their minds. (Barry Byers)

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