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Went to today's practice. Here's what I gleaned... Check out some of the defensive numbers if you'd like... Starting DL was: 97 / 10 / 5 / 41 Second unit was: 50 / 90 / 98 / 30 Joe's post-practice speech. He seemed pretty pleased Joe spent the bulk of his time observing from 20 yards behind the offense. #3 Cibastian Broughton is intriguing. He's a diminutive kid, but has a strong arm. Completed a long TD pass to #7 Adams (who's back and looks healthy). Had another nice TD pass to St Ed's Kyan Mason (#11) and one to Jake Newell too. Moves well. He's like Dijon Jennings, but good. He will see the field somewhere this season. 2nd Unit OL. First unit was (left tackle to right tackle): 78/56/52/50/73 Second unit was: 60/55/52/79/51 Finley's left leg was apparently cold? He played a lot today. Looked in-command, but understandably a bit rusty. WR's screwed up some routes that probably made his accuracy look worse than it was. Owen Wiley and Dublin Fr. Matt Schramm split the kicker duties. Both missed from 42 yards out. Tough to kick indoors, into netting with goal post stripes that's often only halfway dropped from the ceiling when the ball is snapped. Wiley seems to have the bigger leg, but Schramm is no slouch. This position will be an interesting battle. I forget who caught this Finley pass? It's spring practice for me too. 🙃 Ruggow on the run. He threw an early pick (S #18 DeMarco Johnson). Probably threw more bad balls than good ones today. Back up QB will be a battle this year. I expect Broughton (#3) will see the field, even if not at QB (like above). He's pretty athletic. Maybe a few of the 2024 "Taj" wildcat plays go to him this season? Kyan Mason blocks for Ben. Washington State transfer Brandon Hills (Soph.) made a couple nice receptions. Washington State transfer Brandon Hills again. A Cibastian Broughton INT ended the scrimmage. Overall or DB's looked surprisingly good? I think they had a pick of each Blue QB. Other notes: #95 Joey Castle punted well (albeit indoors). It looks like we'll be ok at punter this year. #22 Jordan Gant (Tennessee State) started at RB. He fumbled on his first carry. But rebounded with a tough 10 yard run on next opportunity. #25 Chris Gee from Colgate was the #2 RB today. Got a lot of action. Runs hard. Showed good hands on swing passes. #13 Sean Patrick saw a lot of reps today. Played at WR and RB. Overall the defense looks good. Solid tackling and created several turnovers. #88 Newell looks to be a beast this year. Made several nice plays. Caught a TD from Broughton. Starting LB's were: 42 (Spriggs), 32 (Summers) and 17 DeWalt (Butte College - listed as a DB) #5 Ronald Hull from Wise HS in Maryland played NT. He's mistakenly listed as #55 on the Zips roster Late game RB's included #28 Luke Reed from Benedictine and Cam Macon from Walsh It was heartening to see the Zips had sufficient depth to field 2-deep offensive and defensive units, even without the guys who will be joining in the summer. The country "Rock me like a Wagon Wheel" blasted on the speaker system for the final few minutes. Overheard in the crowd - Adrian Norton is ineligible...that's why he hasn't signed anywhere.4 points
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Instead, he's no longer on the team. https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/44642537/sources-tennessee-moving-starting-qb-nico-iamaleava4 points
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Who was in the game at the crunchiest of crunch times in Cleveland? Wasn't Jimmy.4 points
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Really good move by Tennessee IMO. Tennessee's offense ranked 9th in the SEC and he barely surpassed 100 passing yards in the playoffs. I'd be surprised if anyone gives him $4 million this late into the recruiting process.2 points
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Maybe he thinks he belongs where his began in P4 schools despite it being obvious that he reached his level of competency in the MAC. In any event, whether he plays at UA or elsewhere, he's a player in some lesser Euro league at best.2 points
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If this is his decision to chase the money, it is a bad decision. Look how much Freeman improved from year to year under Groce's tutelage. I thought Okonkwo's game improved a great deal as the year progressed. Early in the season his offense was weak and he did improve as season progressed. He also became tougher under the boards. I was really looking forward to seeing how much better he was going to be during his senior season. This will be his 3rd team in 3 years.2 points
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I don't know, but all these kids have agents these days. It wouldn't surprise me if he had people in his ear telling him he could make double, triple elsewhere.1 point
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Thanks, Captain! Lord knows I can't get enough football. Miss it. Go Zips!1 point
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Bigs that are 6'10+, can run the floor, and score are hottest commodities in the portal. You're probably talking $1 million as every team wants them, but very few exist. Edit: I think we hit on just about every transfer last year, excluding Harris who got injured. We'll likely go a similar route and find someone under the radar and within our budget.1 point
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It possibly does if the replacement is bigger than 6'8" and has an offensive game.1 point
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Do not mind Okonkwo entering the portal at all. Think we can find another big to match or exceed his production. Is Austin Parks still available!?1 point
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Daniel Rivera transferring out of UMass. He averaged 11.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists last year. He transferred into the program this past year from Bryant so this will be his 3rd school in 3 years.0 points