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Post by Cap'n Cattitude on Apr 16, 2023 10:26:34 GMT -6
So, here are my thoughts on the Spring Showcase:
1. There were a lot of fans in attendance. Perhaps 1000 or more. 2. The entire starting DL was hurt and did not play. According to Elijah Moffett, playing against the #1 OL while working on the running game the DL was just getting beat up. Therefore, the 2's and 3's played more than half of the scrimmage. By the way, the #2 OL is pretty good. 3. Unlike the other scrimmages, the WRs beat the DBs today. Scored 4 or 5 passing TDs. Of course, there wasn't much pass rush. 4. Dobbins looked really good today. If he is healthy next year, look out. The other 4 RBs looked strong as well. 5. Overall, it was the offense's day. McIvor played well. Long played well but Maverick is clearly the starter.
6. Finally, there were only about 50-60 healthy players but about 30-35 freshmen, transfers and walk-ons will be here in June.
So Bogeyman, I see a huge difference from last spring. Last year, the coaches were getting aquainted with players and trying to figure out the ACU experience. However, this year the spring has been spent putting in the new offense (which the players tell me they absolutely love!) and working on refining technique across the board.
I have heard of at least 4 big boys for the DL that are being recruited. One P5 and one JC for sure. Maybe Mavsman knows of the other two. I just wish I knew if any or all are coming here or not.
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Post by bogeyman on Apr 16, 2023 11:15:46 GMT -6
Who are the #1 OL? Has anyone new emerged?
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Post by Cap'n Cattitude on Apr 16, 2023 15:40:59 GMT -6
Who are the #1 OL? Has anyone new emerged? #1 LT Reese Moore 6’7 295 LG Alan Hatton 6’3 305 C Tay Yanta 6’5 350 RG Jacob Thielen 6’4 305 (looks bigger to me) RT Rafiti Ghirmai 6’5 320 Nope, Same group as last year. Most improved is Yanta IMHO. Still huge but lost some gut. #2 T Dillon Kinney 6’3 305 G Trent Pullen 6’3 295 C Dylon Howerton 6’5 290 G Joziah Fogel 6’4 335 T Carson Walker 6’4 300 Don’t forget the tight ends and h-backs as well. Noah Caldwell 6’6 250 (Just a beast!!) Jed Castles 6’6 235 Colt Cooper 6’4 245 (On track team this Spring) Reese Stafford 6’0 235 (Unbelievable blocker) Chidubem Lebechi 6’2 235
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Post by rc on Apr 16, 2023 16:21:30 GMT -6
So #1 OL has an average weight of 315 pounds... Sound good to me.
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Post by lynxferus on Apr 17, 2023 14:58:23 GMT -6
Who are the #1 OL? Has anyone new emerged? #1 LT Reese Moore 6’7 295 LG Alan Hatton 6’3 305 C Tay Yanta 6’5 350 RG Jacob Thielen 6’4 305 (looks bigger to me) RT Rafiti Ghirmai 6’5 320 Nope, Same group as last year. Most improved is Yanta IMHO. Still huge but lost some gut. #2 T Dillon Kinney 6’3 305 G Trent Pullen 6’3 295 C Dylon Howerton 6’5 290 G Joziah Fogel 6’4 335 T Carson Walker 6’4 300 Don’t forget the tight ends and h-backs as well. Noah Caldwell 6’6 250 (Just a beast!!) Jed Castles 6’6 235 Colt Cooper 6’4 245 (On track team this Spring) Reese Stafford 6’0 235 (Unbelievable blocker) Chidubem Lebechi 6’2 235 Is Femi Sakiri still on the team? He started three games last year. I think he started at center in at least two of those games. I figured he would still be in the 2-deep depth chart.
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Post by Cap'n Cattitude on Apr 17, 2023 16:18:35 GMT -6
Femi was on the sidelines. I think he might be hurt somehow.
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Post by dry on Apr 18, 2023 6:42:41 GMT -6
Anyone have anything to say about the "spring showcase"? I counted 22 on the sideline for the defense suited out. My son was but didn't play in the contact series. He'd only been cleared for contact the day before after completing the concussion protocol. There seem to be a wide variety of injuries. Oke had a concussion too. Offense looked good but they obviously weren't playing against the D they did on April 1. Jones looks for real at WR. Interestingly enough, Harrison Foster had a great TD catch toward the end of the game. I also think he had the most impressive grab in the two scrimmages on April 1 along the sideline.
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Post by Outsider on May 9, 2023 17:02:11 GMT -6
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