Gladiators prepare for full pads on Friday to conclude solid first week

Image: Gladiator Shad Newman fights his way thru the defense during an offensive drill.

Gladiator Shad Newman fights his way thru the defense during an offensive drill. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s Ryheem Walker, a man on a mission.

Italy’s Ryheem Walker, a man on a mission. (Barry Byers)

Image: Varsity offensive lineman Zackery Boykin and Adrian Reed get a look from JV players Colin Newman and Kyle Fortenberry.

Varsity offensive lineman Zackery Boykin and Adrian Reed get a look from JV players Colin Newman and Kyle Fortenberry. (Barry Byers)

Image: Cousins Zain Byers and John Byers meet during a line blocking drill with AD/Head Coach Hank Hollywood looking on.

Cousins Zain Byers and John Byers meet during a line blocking drill with AD/Head Coach Hank Hollywood looking on. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior left tackle Zackery Boykin listens and learns during practice.

Senior left tackle Zackery Boykin listens and learns during practice. (Barry Byers)

Image: Lineman go at it despite no pads on Wednesday.

Lineman go at it despite no pads on Wednesday. (Barry Byers)

Image: Zain Byers, a junior, will handle the snapping duties for the varsity again this season.

Zain Byers, a junior, will handle the snapping duties for the varsity again this season. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marvin Cox maneuvers thru defensive obstacles.

Marvin Cox maneuvers thru defensive obstacles. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marvin Cox hands off to Jalarnce Lewis during an offensive set.

Marvin Cox hands off to Jalarnce Lewis during an offensive set. (Barry Byers)

Image: The eyes tell it all: Gladiator Paul Harris is ready to lead Italy’s defensive attack.

The eyes tell it all: Gladiator Paul Harris is ready to lead Italy’s defensive attack. (Barry Byers)

Image: Coach Nate Skelton talks technique with tailback Ryheem Walker.

Coach Nate Skelton talks technique with tailback Ryheem Walker. (Barry Byers)

Image: Shad Newman takes the handoff and heads upfield.

Shad Newman takes the handoff and heads upfield. (Barry Byers)

Image: Gladiator Marvin Cox hands off to teammate Ryheem Walker.

Gladiator Marvin Cox hands off to teammate Ryheem Walker. (Barry Byers)

Image: Italy’s John “J.T” Escamilla needs no introduction.

Italy’s John “J.T” Escamilla needs no introduction. (Barry Byers)

Image: Kevin Roldan works at right guard while Eric Carson takes the snap at quarterback.

Kevin Roldan works at right guard while Eric Carson takes the snap at quarterback. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marvin Cox sets and throws from the pocket.

Marvin Cox sets and throws from the pocket. (Barry Byers)

Image: Receiver Paul Harris extends for the ball.

Receiver Paul Harris extends for the ball. (Barry Byers)

Image: Eric Carson makes one of his many outstanding catches during Wednesday’s two-a-day practices.

Eric Carson makes one of his many outstanding catches during Wednesday’s two-a-day practices. (Barry Byers)

Image: John Byers leads the way for JV quarterback Ryan Connor who hands off to Billy Wilson.

John Byers leads the way for JV quarterback Ryan Connor who hands off to Billy Wilson. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marvin Cox gives the ball to Ryheem Walker during the 11-on-11 drill.

Marvin Cox gives the ball to Ryheem Walker during the 11-on-11 drill. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marvin Cox completes the long ball to Trevon Robertson while John “Squirt” Hughes creates a wall.

Marvin Cox completes the long ball to Trevon Robertson while John “Squirt” Hughes creates a wall. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV Center Kyle Fortenberry is off to a good start in camp.

JV Center Kyle Fortenberry is off to a good start in camp. (Barry Byers)

Image: JV quarterback Ryan Connor throws the ball to a receiver.

JV quarterback Ryan Connor throws the ball to a receiver. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator Chase “Ham-Bone” Hamilton will be a key contributor to Italy’s high-powered offense.

Senior Gladiator Chase “Ham-Bone” Hamilton will be a key contributor to Italy’s high-powered offense. (Barry Byers)

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