The Missouri Western football team opened fall practice Thursday night at Spratt Stadium.

The Griffons have nearly 120 players in camp as they prepare for their season opener on Thursday, September 1 against Pittsburg State inside Spratt Stadium.

Below are interviews with Jerry Partridge and players after their first workout Thursday.

Head Coach Jerry Partridge[audio:http://www.stjosephpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/JerryPartridge.mp3|titles=JerryPartridge]
QB Travis Partridge[audio:http://www.stjosephpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/TravisPartridge.mp3|titles=TravisPartridge]
WR Tyron Crockum[audio:http://www.stjosephpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/TyronCrockum.mp3|titles=TyronCrockum]
DE David Bass[audio:http://www.stjosephpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/DavidBass.mp3|titles=DavidBass]