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Post by newadvisor on Mar 31, 2023 19:03:04 GMT -5
Dobbs is the only one limited. He’s doing everything except inside run and team. But that only leaves Bolden and Monte working with the 1’s during scrimmage type contact / competition with Kane and Boyer as the 2’s. Drew Spin, Santee and Dansdill can’t arrive soon enough. We need depth! I'm thinking they are going to move Dansdill to DE.
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Post by hc2020 on Apr 1, 2023 4:26:27 GMT -5
I’m my opinion, DE is the most uncertain position on the team. Let’s hope they figure it out this spring.
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Post by midwestsader05 on Apr 1, 2023 9:56:21 GMT -5
I’m in agreement with you both 2020 and New. As for Dansdill, I’m just curious if they start him in more of an edge rush, two point stance type of D end or if they just throw him into the fire with his hand in the dirt. From personal experience, it really takes an entire season to make that transition. As for another linebacker, I think Carlo Croc eventually makes his way from safety to the Liam Anderson all purpose Rover type linebacker. I think Santee and Crocetti compete for that position long-term among this class.
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Post by rgs318 on Apr 1, 2023 10:23:02 GMT -5
Can't wait to see these guys on the field. I admit I am getting excited just reading about this!
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Post by dharry13 on Apr 1, 2023 15:18:03 GMT -5
Midwest and I have talked and on surface the 4 Frosh with possibly the best opp to get snaps this fall are Robinson, Spinogatti, Comestro and Smith. From what we’ve heard and seen on tape. Of course it’s all subject to change. I think you could see Cam Jones on that mix in some dime packages.
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Post by hc2020 on Apr 1, 2023 15:29:01 GMT -5
Had a chance to watch some of today’s practice. A few observations:
QB Matt Sluka looks to be even better than last year. Showing great arm strength and accuracy. He has really developed into an impressive leader on the field.
WR Jalen Coker and CB Terrance Spence were really going at it during scrimmages and in one on ones. They both will gain alot by competing with one another every day.
RB Tyler Purdy showed some really good quickness out of the backfield, especially on passing plays. He can be a real weapon this year if used properly.
RB Joe Rivers trucked CB Malik Scott on one running play, leading to some jawing between the offense and defense. All in all, the practice was fast paced, emotional and highly competitive.
I didn’t see DL Joshua Williams on the field. Some of the underclassmen were rotating in and out of that position next to Dillon Springer. Not sure if he is injured or was held out for other reasons. Since Williams took alot of snaps last year, I hope his absence wasn’t anything to be concerned about. DL is an area to keep an eye on.
A large number of recruits were in attendance, probably over 100 and many wearing team jackets from all over the Northeast. With this being the last junior day, I would imagine we will begin seeing more Twitter action with offers being announced by some of the recruits who have been on campus
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Post by hcnj on Apr 1, 2023 15:50:50 GMT -5
Thanks for everybody's updates.
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Post by midwestsader05 on Apr 2, 2023 9:46:41 GMT -5
Had a chance to watch some of today’s practice. A few observations: QB Matt Sluka looks to be even better than last year. Showing great arm strength and accuracy. He has really developed into an impressive leader on the field. WR Jalen Coker and CB Terrance Spence were really going at it during scrimmages and in one on ones. They both will gain alot by competing with one another every day. RB Tyler Purdy showed some really good quickness out of the backfield, especially on passing plays. He can be a real weapon this year if used properly. RB Joe Rivers trucked CB Malik Scott on one running play, leading to some jawing between the offense and defense. All in all, the practice was fast paced, emotional and highly competitive. I didn’t see DL Joshua Williams on the field. Some of the underclassmen were rotating in and out of that position next to Dillon Springer. Not sure if he is injured or was held out for other reasons. Since Williams took alot of snaps last year, I hope his absence wasn’t anything to be concerned about. DL is an area to keep an eye on. A large number of recruits were in attendance, probably over 100 and many wearing team jackets from all over the Northeast. With this being the last junior day, I would imagine we will begin seeing more Twitter action with offers being announced by some of the recruits who have been on campus Was Williams suited up just not participating in team competition periods? I know he’s supposed to have his elbow cleaned up after spring ball with a minor scope. Should be fully recovered by summer/fall. I’m guessing that might be why he was limited.
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Post by midwestsader05 on Apr 2, 2023 9:49:07 GMT -5
I noticed a defensive player with a knee brace and limping pretty badly in one of the recruit videos yesterday. Couldn’t quite make out who it was but most resembled Kreimer. There are a couple walk-ons that did join the team this Spring. One WR for sure. Not on the roster however.
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Post by hc2020 on Apr 2, 2023 12:11:29 GMT -5
Had a chance to watch some of today’s practice. A few observations: QB Matt Sluka looks to be even better than last year. Showing great arm strength and accuracy. He has really developed into an impressive leader on the field. WR Jalen Coker and CB Terrance Spence were really going at it during scrimmages and in one on ones. They both will gain alot by competing with one another every day. RB Tyler Purdy showed some really good quickness out of the backfield, especially on passing plays. He can be a real weapon this year if used properly. RB Joe Rivers trucked CB Malik Scott on one running play, leading to some jawing between the offense and defense. All in all, the practice was fast paced, emotional and highly competitive. I didn’t see DL Joshua Williams on the field. Some of the underclassmen were rotating in and out of that position next to Dillon Springer. Not sure if he is injured or was held out for other reasons. Since Williams took alot of snaps last year, I hope his absence wasn’t anything to be concerned about. DL is an area to keep an eye on. A large number of recruits were in attendance, probably over 100 and many wearing team jackets from all over the Northeast. With this being the last junior day, I would imagine we will begin seeing more Twitter action with offers being announced by some of the recruits who have been on campus Was Williams suited up just not participating in team competition periods? I know he’s supposed to have his elbow cleaned up after spring ball with a minor scope. Should be fully recovered by summer/fall. I’m guessing that might be why he was limited. Williams was not spotted on the field.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Apr 2, 2023 12:14:34 GMT -5
Thanks for the report, 2020.
Rivers seemed to run pretty hard against Bucknell, albeit in garbage time against one of the worst football teams I’ve seen in quite some time.
Feel like he can be a great special teams guy this year.
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Post by midwestsader05 on Apr 4, 2023 12:05:31 GMT -5
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Post by purplehaze on Apr 4, 2023 16:36:59 GMT -5
When will we see the spring roster ? Most schools have already released theirs
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Post by midwestsader05 on Apr 4, 2023 18:59:13 GMT -5
We haven’t historically updated a spring roster. For a program that prides itself on attention to detail; roster management, updates and accuracy are strangely lacking.
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Post by hcmawfawo on Apr 5, 2023 4:31:21 GMT -5
Appreciate all the great insights. Possibly one aspect of the commitment to detail is not providing spring roster updates.
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Post by midwestsader05 on Apr 5, 2023 14:16:13 GMT -5
Not having a press release (at least on the website or Social) on the hiring of Coach Zar also just seemed sloppy. I think roster management falls into the same category of just minor frustrating oversights.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Apr 5, 2023 15:04:17 GMT -5
Chris Smith is still listed as OC, despite HC releasing a press release on March 6 he accepted a job with the NYG.
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 5, 2023 15:32:37 GMT -5
Around 2:03 in the clip, Sluka throws a quick pass to a young man who I assume is a coach but looks young enough to be a player. It gives you a glimpse of how Coach Chesney is knitting together a balanced staff of some veteran experience and some young coaches who are like sponges absorbing how to coach football the right way in a successful program.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Apr 5, 2023 16:23:10 GMT -5
Around 2:03 in the clip, Sluka throws a quick pass to a young man who I assume is a coach but looks young enough to be a player. It gives you a glimpse of how Coach Chesney is knitting together a balanced staff of some veteran experience and some young coaches who are like sponges absorbing how to coach football the right way in a successful program. Looks like Pete Haffner (Lehigh '21).
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Post by midwestsader05 on Apr 5, 2023 16:48:50 GMT -5
Also of note…in the first clip Brian Shipman goes up and Catches what looked like was going to be an overthrow by Sluk. If he can stay healthy, that’s two 6’2-6’3 WRs (with Jalen) for Sluka to target. Throw in a potentially healthy Petersen at a legit 6’4 and that’s a huge ask for any FCS back seven on D. Shorter looks fantastic and right now I expect Q Gregory to be the 4th WR. Only ~5’8 but extremely quick in the slot and good blocker downfield.
That’s a lot of weapons.
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Post by dharry13 on Apr 5, 2023 17:49:42 GMT -5
Not having a press release (at least on the website or Social) on the hiring of Coach Zar also just seemed sloppy. I think roster management falls into the same category of just minor frustrating oversights. This is dumb. It's not something anyone loses sleep over, but honestly - it's dumb and it's lazy. Let's just call it what it is. Update the roster - what are we trying to hide. Not having a press release for Zar is sloppy. First class program - get stuff like this right. Again - it's not a huge deal, but it should be done.
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Post by purplehaze on Apr 5, 2023 18:30:28 GMT -5
It’s not a little thing either imo This is the premier team on campus and there should be daily attention to detail on the football page
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Post by Crucis#1 on Apr 5, 2023 18:57:35 GMT -5
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Post by Crucis#1 on Apr 5, 2023 19:00:32 GMT -5
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Post by Crucis#1 on Apr 5, 2023 19:01:18 GMT -5
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