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Not the nicest of days days on Saturday, windy and chilly. But it was great to get a chance to see the young men. When the doors opened the baseball team was playing the first game against G'town. We made our over and watched a few innings. In the open space between the soccer and baseball fields, the 2023 Nat Championship basketball trophy was set on a table. Folks were allowed to get their pictures with the trophy, which we (myself and brother) promptly did. We then sat on the 40 yard line. The speakers in the stadium were blaring rap music at a volume guaranteed to keep my ear ringing for days. This continued for the entire scrimmage except for the brief interviews with players and coaches that took place from the field.
It was a full tackle scrimmage with the QBs in red shirts. The following are my opinions.
The door is wide open for Roberson. None of the three current candidates for starting QB distinguished themselves on Saturday. Fagnano had a very tough day. He held the ball too long leading to a fumble and threw a pick six. He ran for a TD and threw a TD. But it was a pretty unimpressive day. Doubt he was happy. Turner didn't fare much better. He didn't have any TOs but he was never in a rhythm. Tucker McDonald probably played the best which is saying nothing. He got the ball out the quickest. He's not ready. It was hard not to be depressed about any of the QBs. But it was a cold and windy day, so perhaps that played a role.
Both the offensive and defensive lines had their moments. I thought they got after it pretty well. Eric Watts is a man. He got into the backfield and caused some havoc. I believe he forced Joe's fumble. They outplayed the Oline on passing downs.
The offense had the upper hand in the run game. The were holes and cutback lanes. Houston looked dangerous as hell. Not just outside but between the tackles. He could start the season tomorrow. Mitchell as expected will be tough to bring down. Rosa did NOT play, he's nursing something. Brewton was not over used. He looks healthy. Cam Edwards looked great. He ran inside, outside and reversed field for big gains twice. Very good vision. He ran very tough and finished his runs. He looks like someone who will fight for playing time. All the backs were involved in the passing game. One really nice thing was to see was Zion waiting on a screen pass then tossing a easy accurate throw to a RB with blockers ahead that went for 10+ yards.
Now hear this - Zack Drawdy will be heard from this year. He knows how to get separation and has very good hands. He was the star of the scrimmage by a lot. If we find a QB that can get him the ball, we will have many happy tailgates. In a game where no one got open (props to the DBs) he caught almost everything thrown in his direction. I would start him game one.
The DB got their hands on numerous passes but it was hard to tell if it was great defense or poor passing. It could be the pass rush is much improved, they did get after the QBs. . Millen played safety. He didn't do anything really good or really bad.
The punters all looked good but they only punted with the wind. Same with the kickers. Because our seats were low it was hard find, let alone to focus on the LBs.
It was a full tackle scrimmage with the QBs in red shirts. The following are my opinions.
The door is wide open for Roberson. None of the three current candidates for starting QB distinguished themselves on Saturday. Fagnano had a very tough day. He held the ball too long leading to a fumble and threw a pick six. He ran for a TD and threw a TD. But it was a pretty unimpressive day. Doubt he was happy. Turner didn't fare much better. He didn't have any TOs but he was never in a rhythm. Tucker McDonald probably played the best which is saying nothing. He got the ball out the quickest. He's not ready. It was hard not to be depressed about any of the QBs. But it was a cold and windy day, so perhaps that played a role.
Both the offensive and defensive lines had their moments. I thought they got after it pretty well. Eric Watts is a man. He got into the backfield and caused some havoc. I believe he forced Joe's fumble. They outplayed the Oline on passing downs.
The offense had the upper hand in the run game. The were holes and cutback lanes. Houston looked dangerous as hell. Not just outside but between the tackles. He could start the season tomorrow. Mitchell as expected will be tough to bring down. Rosa did NOT play, he's nursing something. Brewton was not over used. He looks healthy. Cam Edwards looked great. He ran inside, outside and reversed field for big gains twice. Very good vision. He ran very tough and finished his runs. He looks like someone who will fight for playing time. All the backs were involved in the passing game. One really nice thing was to see was Zion waiting on a screen pass then tossing a easy accurate throw to a RB with blockers ahead that went for 10+ yards.
Now hear this - Zack Drawdy will be heard from this year. He knows how to get separation and has very good hands. He was the star of the scrimmage by a lot. If we find a QB that can get him the ball, we will have many happy tailgates. In a game where no one got open (props to the DBs) he caught almost everything thrown in his direction. I would start him game one.
The DB got their hands on numerous passes but it was hard to tell if it was great defense or poor passing. It could be the pass rush is much improved, they did get after the QBs. . Millen played safety. He didn't do anything really good or really bad.
The punters all looked good but they only punted with the wind. Same with the kickers. Because our seats were low it was hard find, let alone to focus on the LBs.
But I am surprised that nobody else asked it first.
