ok. so here is the deal.......
QBs
Skinner was with the ones will stay with the ones... looked good with the ones. He made some good passes, not that he didnt make mistakes either, but he did very well. There was a GREAT pass into coverage. DT almost got ahold of him and couldn't manage before Skinner got it off to a reciever across the middle. A little bit of work on the long ball and the confidence behind it (it might be there, he just doesnt realize it).
B.Morris looked sluggish today. Didn't pass well today. Any time his route was off he didnt' see the rest of the field enough to throw to other people. He was covered well many times, dropped the ball twice, and ended up tryin to run it back to the line of scrimmage a few times. Defintaly not a good day for Morris.
Devine has a weird ball rotation. Didn't throw well once coverage was brought on. Made multiple mistakes as far as throwing too low, too high, too short, etc. Made a few nice passes. Wasn't the qb of hype.
Recievers:
I will say this now.... Matt Morris will be among the ones by the end of the season. He has amazing footwork and is quick!! Lauzon had a very strong showing today. Fitz made some crazy catches. Hargrove.... ::sighs:: he dropped a few, and Moore was sidelined for the day.
Tight Ends:
Mullins showed strong. He looks to be turning out a tremendous leader and I think he will make a strong showing on the season. Shope is our number 2 now, great blocker. Looks to be Bragg at 3 and Parkhurst at 4, though that's just the way it appears now.... remember... we still have a few more coming in for fall.
OLine:
Looking good guys! This quicker, more passionate version of last years line is an improvement I am VERY happy with. They protected well (even against a strong, pumped D) and I think they are already more jelled now as a line than last year at the end of the season.
Defense:
Strong ones! They were all over our offense. The defense is pumped up especially DT. Man is he gonna have a good year! And Garrett.... if that boy can stay with his head in the game.... he will pull out an amazing season this year and most likely be one of the best DTs we have ever had.
DLine:
The boys looked strong across the front. Expect Thomas and Garrett to have great years (as I said). I dont think there will be a tremendous drop off on line strength from last year. A little less experience maybe, but they will be fine.
Linebackers:
And you guys were worried! They look great. The ones were backed up by strong twos.... no they dont have the most experience in the world, but they look very very nice.
Safetys and DBs:
Willie Smith is all over the place. Look for him to step up this year. Hawkins preformed well. Keyes looked as though he's under the weather. Ivan Clark was kicking it up. We have some strong guys at these positions.
Special Teams:
I love the kickers! :) They were a little slow to start at first, but after a little bit of warming up they didnt look bad. Ian said not to be TO critical of him today... its his first day back
Ian is a better punter than Urrego, Daniel has a weird ball path. But other than that I have no complaints.
They are working hard on protection for punting. Hard to tell how well they'll work the way they were practicing (no D) but I'm sure they'll be fine, I think that most of the guys are back from last year. Personal protection they aren't sure on.... looks to be maybe Wilks? Who knows.
Mullins looked great at long snapper though. Another good year for him at this position.
Overall:
Overall I am very impressed with this team. Kueck did a bang up job of keeping everyone focused and on their games. There are strong showings of seniors and upperclassmen, I dont think they'll be a leadership problem this year. I'm excited for this season and excited to watch this team continue to grow together. Conf might have another thing coming if they think we're gonna let them run over us!
GO HERD!!!