8/14 Scrimmage Report

[MissingMandy]

_ A few things: Chris looked solid, as he did most of last season. I'm hoping he takes the next step this season, and after Saturday, I still think it's in the realm of possibility. When he had time in the pocket, I made it a point to watch and see if he went through his progressions instead of staying with reads 1 and 2. The first series and a half, he did stare guys down, but after a few reps, he definitely adjusted and I counted 2 times for sure that he went through all of his options and then returned to read #1. Very encouraging. My one complaint is concerning his deep passes. It seems like he's trying to through to the receiver rather than putting the football in a spot and having the WR go get it. He's still leaving the ball up in the air too long. BUT, totally fixable.

I thought Spikes showed flashes, but like Zeph, I'm concerned about the little tiff with the coaches. I was more concerned by the way he acted after the fact. Other than that, the OL was opening up some really nice wholes on stretches and traps. I also thought all RB that played looked fresh and shifty. That position should be a bright spot for us in 2010. Rob Walker looks like a tough runner, but I have to be honest; with the way we pile up injuries around here, I'm extremely concerned about his size.

Defense looked FAST. Even the DL. To echo others, Topp looks ready to wreak havoc. LB looked competent and seemed like they were in the correct place all morning.

I went to the first scrimmage last season, and I walked away from this years' thinking that we are a MUCH faster, more athletic, physically more intimidating, and deeper team that in 09.

igeaux.mobi _

Great post....

[RaginWaldo]

If Spikes and Walker has a mentor to follow at the RB position or Streeter and Shankle get close with these guys and talk them through these situations then it should settle everything out by itself.

but you gotta remember these guys are freshmen. and they do make mistakes and sometimes have ego issues. but when the upperclassmen put them in their place and knock them into reality, then they most likely come back in line, if not then yea there is reason for concern. but i think its too early to assess the situation. I just hope he doesnt do this stuff during the season.