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For those who weren't able to attend, or watch on TV/Internet, here's a few things that stood out about the Spring game.
- Pretty impressed with the turnout. I'd say it was better attended this year then it was Shafer's first 2 seasons.
- No orange jerseys.
- As for the actual game, errrr scrimmage, there wasn't too much excitement. I'd say for the most part the defense dominated other then 3 big plays (that I will get to). Defense absolutely shut down the run game. Morris and McFarlande were getting blasted from all directions. Not sure if it was great defense, or poor offense though?
- Some defensive standouts that I noticed, and I admit I had a poor angle so missed a lot. Parris Bennett, and Jonathan Thomas made some big hits, Bennett especially had a solid day. Cory Winfield made a nice interception, but also gave up a long TD pass. It was good to see big John Raymon playing. He looked like he is 100%, and was on the field the majority of the team. He looks bigger then ever, and a whole lot of that bigness is muscle. He and Samuels, did a good job of stuffing up the middle. Our DT's had their way against our interior OL that was missing Trudo.
- Thompson, and Simmons each had at least 1 sack that I saw.
- Really impressed with Cordy, Dowels, and Hudson. They looked solid in coverage all day.
- Offensively it was a struggle for the most part. Got in the red zone a few times and were unable to score. On one possession McPherson dropped an easy TD in the end zone.
- imo Quarterbacks weren't that great. They made a couple big throws, but struggled with accuracy. Wilson, and AJ each had a long completion, and there was another long TD completion that I don't recall who threw it?
- I think our WR's have a chance to be the strength of the team if someone can get them the ball. Ishmael looks poised to have a breakout season. Erv looked great in his new role, breaking off a few big plays, and then you have Custis and Enoicy. Not only do they look the part, but they can play. Each are a solid 6'5 - 6'6 230-240. It was fun watching them lineup opposite one another. Talk about an intimidating duo.Plus each caught long bombs, with Custis making a nice catch with the defender all over him. Ishmael also had a highlight reel catch down the sideline where he literally snagged the ball over Dowels?? head. Estime also had a long catch. Dunk had 2 catches as well, 1 of them for about 20 yards. he looks like he will be a solid option.
- As for the offensive line i'd say they were average. They did a good job protecting the qb for the most part, but struggled opening up running lanes. Missing Trudo had to factor into it. Ohhhh, they had NO false starts, so theres that.
Sorry for the rambling notes, i am sure I am forgetting a ton, and you will get some better reports, but that's just what I saw. Obviously they weren't showing much, but at this point i'd say the defense was ahead of the offense, but our wide receivers are what stood out to me.
- Pretty impressed with the turnout. I'd say it was better attended this year then it was Shafer's first 2 seasons.
- No orange jerseys.
- As for the actual game, errrr scrimmage, there wasn't too much excitement. I'd say for the most part the defense dominated other then 3 big plays (that I will get to). Defense absolutely shut down the run game. Morris and McFarlande were getting blasted from all directions. Not sure if it was great defense, or poor offense though?
- Some defensive standouts that I noticed, and I admit I had a poor angle so missed a lot. Parris Bennett, and Jonathan Thomas made some big hits, Bennett especially had a solid day. Cory Winfield made a nice interception, but also gave up a long TD pass. It was good to see big John Raymon playing. He looked like he is 100%, and was on the field the majority of the team. He looks bigger then ever, and a whole lot of that bigness is muscle. He and Samuels, did a good job of stuffing up the middle. Our DT's had their way against our interior OL that was missing Trudo.
- Thompson, and Simmons each had at least 1 sack that I saw.
- Really impressed with Cordy, Dowels, and Hudson. They looked solid in coverage all day.
- Offensively it was a struggle for the most part. Got in the red zone a few times and were unable to score. On one possession McPherson dropped an easy TD in the end zone.
- imo Quarterbacks weren't that great. They made a couple big throws, but struggled with accuracy. Wilson, and AJ each had a long completion, and there was another long TD completion that I don't recall who threw it?
- I think our WR's have a chance to be the strength of the team if someone can get them the ball. Ishmael looks poised to have a breakout season. Erv looked great in his new role, breaking off a few big plays, and then you have Custis and Enoicy. Not only do they look the part, but they can play. Each are a solid 6'5 - 6'6 230-240. It was fun watching them lineup opposite one another. Talk about an intimidating duo.Plus each caught long bombs, with Custis making a nice catch with the defender all over him. Ishmael also had a highlight reel catch down the sideline where he literally snagged the ball over Dowels?? head. Estime also had a long catch. Dunk had 2 catches as well, 1 of them for about 20 yards. he looks like he will be a solid option.
- As for the offensive line i'd say they were average. They did a good job protecting the qb for the most part, but struggled opening up running lanes. Missing Trudo had to factor into it. Ohhhh, they had NO false starts, so theres that.
Sorry for the rambling notes, i am sure I am forgetting a ton, and you will get some better reports, but that's just what I saw. Obviously they weren't showing much, but at this point i'd say the defense was ahead of the offense, but our wide receivers are what stood out to me.
