Notes from spring practice vol. 2 - weekend summary - BleedTechBlue

[1L_dawg]

I really hope we can use Livas almost exclusively in the return game--punt & kickoff returns. He has proven to be a game-changer as a returner & is one of the most feared returners in the nation. Perhaps we might spot him in our offense from time to time for a couple touches a game but, as LFR indicated, we are now suddenly LOADED with big-play receivers & there may not be many touches to go around after Paige, Molton, Casey, Fitte, & Harper get theirs.

Though they are still in no-contact red jerseys, do you get the impression that Molton and Casey will be 100% in the fall?

[JFord]

Though they are still in no-contact red jerseys, do you get the impression that Molton and Casey will be 100% in the fall?

Yes.

[olddog75]

I really hope we can use Livas almost exclusively in the return game--punt & kickoff returns. He has proven to be a game-changer as a returner & is one of the most feared returners in the nation. Perhaps we might spot him in our offense from time to time for a couple touches a game but, as LFR indicated, we are now suddenly LOADED with big-play receivers & there may not be many touches to go around after Paige, Molton, Casey, Fitte, & Harper get theirs.

I'm from Missouri -- We don't have any big-play receivers until they do it on the field a few times. In spring, everything is pretty.

[SixWings]

I would not be surprised at all if Livas finds a good niche in TF's offense. Livas has always been a threat out of the backfield and out of screens, and this has only increased as Livas has learned how to read defenses and find his running lanes.

[DocMarvin362]

The only problem last year was that it put our defense on the field quicker when he would run one back (example: the Navy game)

WHAT?!?!?!?!?!

Champ.... you MIGHT wanna stick to Women's basketball, because that was about the most teatechish thing that I've ever heard NOT from his mouth. The Defense stopped Navy's FIRST POSESSION and on ONLY 3 PLAYS!!!! The Defense was given a 14 point lead before even breaking a sweat.

The problem with that game was the we had 2 FIRST DOWNS on OFFENSE in the first half of that game. In the 3rd quarter only 2 first downs on 2 possessions and then 2 more to end the game after Navy garnered an 18 point lead.

Don't say barkinspiders statements trying to downplay Livas' meaning to this team. Or did the layup by Dowdell 4 minutes into the FSU game wear out the TECHster's defense and that caused the loss in that game......

[louisiana_dog]

The thing with Livas. We finally have some "true" receivers and some depth at the position. Livas will finally get to do what he does best, running ball in hand down the field. He even has a backup that could fill in for him in Lyle Fitte. So in total yards, barring injury god forbid, he should have a really nice sr year.

[MICKEYS14]

I'm from Missouri -- We don't have any big-play receivers until they do it on the field a few times. In spring, everything is pretty.

"Big-Play" receivers to me are those guys who possess speed, quickness, the ability to get open, & the ability to catch the ball & run with if after the catch. There is no greater PROVING GROUND than spring training--actually, that's why we have spring training. Our receivers are going up against DB's who see them every day, every practice and, if you think the DB's are good, & I think Vic & Terry are darn good, then you have the opportunity to PROVE you are a big-play receiver every practice. We have more than one who have PROVEN to be big-play receivers & they WILL prove to YOU exactly that this fall.

[ronmyster]

Coach,tells it like it is. I really enjoy his posts.