8/6 Practice Notes

[huskymedic]

@NHRJimFuller: Some quick thoughts off #UConn's Wedneday morning practice (w/ video) http://post original url/RooBKLdVqc

 

[huskymedic]

@JoeDSports: @UConnFootball Coach Diaco longest days on job are days he can't coach players

@JoeDSports: @UConnFootball Coach Diaco says players are hungry and don't want to let anyone down. "It's a special group of players"

@NHRJimFuller: Bob Diaco said Campenni, Ashiru, McQuillan, Levy among players who impressed him during "rodeo" drill at #UConn practice

@NHRJimFuller: #UConn's Bob Diaco said he would be surprised if Steve Hashemi didn'tr get on field as a true freshman

@elsctpost: Diaco: "There were a lot of teaching moments and a lot of things to praise."

 

[huskymedic]

@desmondconner: The hard runner from Virginia.... #UConnFootball http://post original url/mRz1u64HXc

@JohnFSilver: Before I blog, transcribe and write for the next 6 hours -- Newsome could be a special RB. Ron Johnson much faster than expected.

 

[EdgewoodNHV]

Man oh man did I miss football news.

 

[huskymedic]

http://snyuconn.com/uconn/football/practice-notes-mcallister-to-corner-knappe-progressing/

>>Right now, Max DeLorenzo and the explosive Josh Mariner are the top two backs. After that, Arkeel Newsome and Ron Johnson are the third and fourth. Newsome is a speedster with elusiveness whole Johnson is bigger and faster than the staff thought. Clax at fullback is also a hybrid. While Matt Walsh is more of the blocker, Clax can get carries as a big back and also block. Was told some time ago that they want Clax to play FB like a linebacker and deliver hits instead of tackles.<<

 

[pepband99]

Release the Knappe-kracken!!!

 

[sportsart]

http://snyuconn.com/uconn/football/practice-notes-mcallister-to-corner-knappe-progressing/

>>Right now, Max DeLorenzo and the explosive Josh Mariner are the top two backs. After that, Arkeel Newsome and Ron Johnson are the third and fourth. Newsome is a speedster with elusiveness whole Johnson is bigger and faster than the staff thought. Clax at fullback is also a hybrid. While Matt Walsh is more of the blocker, Clax can get carries as a big back and also block. Was told some time ago that they want Clax to play FB like a linebacker and deliver hits instead of tackles.<<

After Diaco's brutally honest reviews of the team, when he pays a compliment, it means so much more. This stuff is better than the drugs I've been taking lately. Well, almost.

 

[huskymedic]

@timothygaffney: Arkeel Newsome hits the hole during UConn football practice. #uconnfootball

 

[huskymedic]

Football Hits In Pads On Wednesday
http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/080614aaa.html

Worth a click...

 

[Jimdish255]

Release the Knappe-kracken!!!

6' 8" 300+ with room for more. So you're the left DE wondering how you got dealt that card after we break the huddle. Then he walks towards you, grumbles something in some Nordic language and laughs before taking his stance. It's going to be a long day...

 

[Dooley]

Love seeing the energy IN PRACTICE in the Newsome video. Also love hearing Diaco's raspy voice in post-practice interviews. ENERGY. Damn, it's been way too long.