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Raiders, Hickmann excited for summer weight work

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – This summer will be a little different for the Middle Tennessee football team.

As the Blue Raiders prepare for camp, which kicks off when players report back Aug. 2, they'll get a few weeks to weight train and condition, just like any offseason. But, this year's summer drills will have a little different flavor as new head strength coach Matt Hickmann takes over for Jason Spray, who left the program in January after six seasons in the position.

"I'm excited about Matt Hickmann," head coach Rick Stockstill said, "and I think he's done a great job already.