Captain Kangaroo Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 He's what I could glean my first look at the 2024 Zips - Ben Finley saw the field as the #2 QB behind Tahj Bullock. It won't be long before he assumes the #1 position. He hit receivers downfield, whether they were open or in traffic. He moves the chains. Looking forward to watching him in an upcoming scrimmage. Seems like a nice kid too. From observing the player interaction on the sidelines, the other players seem to like him. Finley tosses one deep. Finley reads the D. Myles Walker reels in a 40 yard TD pass from Finley. Noah Perez is still hanging around. Steele Wasel saw a fair amount of action. He seems more confident this season. More purposeful with his actions. It wouldn't shock me to see him pass Tahj as the #2 QB at some point. Tahj received a fair amount of PT Saturday, but seems to be a distant 2nd to Finley in the QB race. Steele tosses a screen pass. David Jester arrives too late to block a PAT. Look out for Bennett Adler this year. I thought he was somewhat of an unsung hero last season. Solid, durable. And sneaky-strong. I'd predict 5-6 sacks for him in 2024. #36 Dante Jackson handled most of the punting today. Very windy...you couldn't tell much from what came off his foot. Adrian Norton handled the punt return duties. With mixed results. He misjudged one that bounded over his head. Braydon Ruggow saw some action. As expected, he looked overwhelmed. Tossed a bad ball on an out pattern that should have been an INT. Missed a wide open seam route for a TD. Nowhere to go but up for him. 😀 Joe speaks to the 4 QB's who saw action today. A little chilly, but overall a really nice day for an outdoor scrimmage. I wish I had hair like Steele. Owen Wiley lines up for a PAT. Then, my camera battery died. Other notes - Finley pulled in a high snap and hit Adrian Norton on a quick slant for a 7(?) yard TD strike in the second half. Perfectly placed ball, and Norton showed nice hands pulling it in while also keeping his feet inbounds. After the play he took his helmet off and got flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct. Joe was pissed and stopped the practice to forcibly remind every player they can cost their team a game with their reactions to adversity, as well as prosperity. Not much news on the RB front. Marquese Williams saw a few carries. He's a little guy. In the post practice mid-field gathering Joe singled out Fish and McCoy as guys that have been outstanding so far. He also brought in three of his former players (not Zips) to say a few words to the guys. He also mentioned the portal opens on Monday, and if any player isn't fully committed to turning the Zips program into a winner, they should use it. Joe also voiced the players can't be thin-skinned. They need to listen to bad stuff in order to improve. Overall, to me, Joe's leadership style strikes a nice balance of being very direct and honest with the players, while also letting them know how much he cares about them and their success. 5 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipsfan10 Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 This is GREAT. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catdaddyp Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 @Captain Kangaroo Happen to notice who was running with which groups on the OL? I’m sure they are still experimenting, but curious to know if anyone stood out. Did the young LBs of Benege, Springs, and Summers do anything noticeable? Lastly, who was running at safety? Looks like Jester and Greenwood were running with the twos in one of the pics? Not surprised about McCoy and Fish. I’d be shocked if they both didn’t make at least 2nd team All-MAC this year. Probably means the DL is also doing their part again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MangoZip Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 Great report, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted April 15 Author Report Share Posted April 15 9 hours ago, catdaddyp said: @Captain Kangaroo Happen to notice who was running with which groups on the OL? I’m sure they are still experimenting, but curious to know if anyone stood out. Did the young LBs of Benege, Springs, and Summers do anything noticeable? Lastly, who was running at safety? Looks like Jester and Greenwood were running with the twos in one of the pics? Not surprised about McCoy and Fish. I’d be shocked if they both didn’t make at least 2nd team All-MAC this year. Probably means the DL is also doing their part again. I didn’t make enough notes on the OL and DL. My excuse- it was spring ball for me too…I haven’t done anything like this for a game or practice since before the pandemic. 😷 😀 I will make that a priority if I can attend this coming Saturday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylormade28 Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 (edited) did you get any of my guy 12? on defense Edited April 15 by taylormade28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted April 15 Author Report Share Posted April 15 1 hour ago, taylormade28 said: did you get any of my guy 12? on defense I'll get a better one next time, I promise.😀 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipsfan10 Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 Happen to get to go to the scrimmage today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted April 20 Author Report Share Posted April 20 1 hour ago, Zipsfan10 said: Happen to get to go to the scrimmage today? Yes. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylormade28 Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 how was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kangaroo Posted April 20 Author Report Share Posted April 20 26 minutes ago, taylormade28 said: how was it? Offense and defense both made big plays. Best the Zips have looked in recent memory. Finally showing some depth, experience and talent. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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