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Raiders dealing with expectations as practice begins

MURFREESBORO - With summer practice just two days away, the Middle Tennessee football team held its first press conference of the season Tuesday at Floyd Stadium.

Just like every summer, there are questions the Blue Raiders have to answer in the limited time before Alabama A&M comes to town in Week 1 on Sept. 3. Those questions didn't seem to tone down the excitement of the coaches and players on Tuesday, though.

"It's an exciting time for us … we're really looking forward to getting started tomorrow," head coach said. "Our guys have had a good summer program.