2 threads on spring practice but nothing new posted for several days-- am I missing a thread about practice?
|
|
|
|
|
Where is Spring Practice updates??
2 threads on spring practice but nothing new posted for several days-- am I missing a thread about practice?
I'm with you 65, but I am confident that Jeff Driskle "looked good ".
Maybe they are practicing in the mythical indoor practice facility????
Sean Isabella tweeted a shot of Driskel to Taylor for 25 yards on Wednesday (that's all I've got)
https://vine.co/v/O31h9ZUA1WI
A little report from Wednesday....
Was told yesterday they will scrimmage at around 12:30 Saturday.
Anyone going?Originally Posted by larhob
How'd it go?
They did not scrimmage. I guess I was given bad info.
I don't think they are really even practicing this spring...
Driskel to Taylor, Driskel to Henderson, Dixon for 6. Xman interception, repeat on offense. Just practice that.
I nominate this for post of the month!!!
I got a chance to catch Monday's practice in full pads so here's a few of my observations:
Offense:
Driscoll will be the starter. He can really make plays with his legs and that just opens up the passing game so much. He made some nice throws and seems to be clicking with our WRs. I was impressed and think the step down in competition will allow him to shine and our WRs should help him look good. Henderson seems to have taken a step towards becoming more than just a deep threat, ran some good routes and caught everything. Watts, McKnight, several others were impressive as well.
Dixon got more snaps than I would have thought but Walters, Scott, Martin, and Craft all got a few touches. We did not run the ball particularly well but given the situations I don't think that is a surprise. Our DL is pretty savvy.
We will be able to run this year and the OL looks improved. They are still rotating a lot of guys but there are some big bodies and talent there just have to mesch it all together. First 5 were-Brown (RT), Brunson, Wixon, Carpenter, and Robinson (LT). Higgins has improved no doubt but he threw one bad pick and I just don't see him starting over Driscoll. Wilson seems more confident and looked good. Hopefully he will get some PT this year so he is ready to go next year. He spins it like Rattay, what else can you say?
Defense:
Baker was in control and vocal during team sessions. We did not blitz but scheme looked the same and there is no reason we shouldn't have another great D this year. We have some good young talent that stood out and look the part. Cedric Johnson looks like the second coming of Butler. Ferguson just needs to add a few more pounds to his frame but he will play and make plays this year. Starting DL- Canty, who looks bigger, Brown, Butler, Dora. I am a Canty fan too he is physical and impressive. Hunter and Moore made some nice plays and look good as young LBers. This group was missing Thomason and Cleveland but Fitte is going to have a big year I think. I did not see the FR who is here. At DB, what can you say? We are loaded all over the place.
Getting all this talent, hope the coaches are skilled in keeping the "team" first with all these potential egos. Sky is the limit if they are able to keep it rolling. This is where Higgins can make a big difference for the success of this team even if he never sees the field, if he gets displaced as #1; I mean be a REAL VIP (and MVP). He can turn heads and show real team-building leadership, without the football in his hands. There are others as well, and hopefully, one in the midst of all those O-linemen.
Sorry, back to hittin' and sweatin'.
Oh, and thank you Gooddawg, for the report.
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
