I spent a good chunk of today pulling info from various sources on the scrimmage today. Brent Key had the team outside in terrible conditions and cold weather scrimmaging. You might ask why they didn't go to the indoor, the decision to outside was part of the process and a test of toughness that Key is trying to instill in the program and this is exactly what other coaches I know would do.
OFFENSE:
The scrimmage was obviously a little sloppy and not QB/WR friendly given the conditions. Everyone who played went hard though. It was hard to catch and hard for the QBs to throw.
Zach Pyron and Haynes King took the bulk of the snaps in the scrimmage. Pryon continued to show his ability to play in poor weather conditions. King is probably way less used to both cold and rain lately so keep that in mind.
The First-team OL did well despite Jakiah Leftwich still being out at RT, Jordan Williams moved to RT and Paul Tchio stepped up at played RG well. Tchio is now a lot closer to being the guy they expected with his foot in much better shape than a year ago.
It was a strong day for the RBs. Dontae Smith was back in action after sitting out the first scrimmage and he picked up where he left off with several strong runs. The guy I keep hearing the most about from that room is Evan Dickens the early enrollee freshman. He has been really impressive in spring practices and both scrimmages now.
The WR production despite the weather was very solid including a long TD catch by Abdul Janneh from Pryon. Christian Leary and Malik Rutherford are a nice tandem in the slot and DJ Moore has the potential to be a real difference-maker if he can stay healthy. Had he not injured his ankle he would've played and probably burned his redshirt last year.
The TEs are a little banged up but remain a real bright spot of the spring.
DEFENSE:
The defense looked much better than the first scrimmage and leveled up this week
Sylvain Younjouen made a couple of really impressive plays on D. He is trying to level up after seeing Keion White's success.
Both projected starting LBs missed the first scrimmage, but Braelen Oliver was back and he makes a major difference with the defense when he is in the lineup. Hopefully Andre White will be back for the spring game next week so folks can see them in action for the first time at GT.
Zeek Biggers continues to be really disruptive inside and keeps flashing
Sirad Bryant is another guy who had a really strong scrimmage.
OTHER NOTES:
As is typical at this point in camp a lot of guys are banged up so keep that in mind.
OFFENSE:
The scrimmage was obviously a little sloppy and not QB/WR friendly given the conditions. Everyone who played went hard though. It was hard to catch and hard for the QBs to throw.
Zach Pyron and Haynes King took the bulk of the snaps in the scrimmage. Pryon continued to show his ability to play in poor weather conditions. King is probably way less used to both cold and rain lately so keep that in mind.
The First-team OL did well despite Jakiah Leftwich still being out at RT, Jordan Williams moved to RT and Paul Tchio stepped up at played RG well. Tchio is now a lot closer to being the guy they expected with his foot in much better shape than a year ago.
It was a strong day for the RBs. Dontae Smith was back in action after sitting out the first scrimmage and he picked up where he left off with several strong runs. The guy I keep hearing the most about from that room is Evan Dickens the early enrollee freshman. He has been really impressive in spring practices and both scrimmages now.
The WR production despite the weather was very solid including a long TD catch by Abdul Janneh from Pryon. Christian Leary and Malik Rutherford are a nice tandem in the slot and DJ Moore has the potential to be a real difference-maker if he can stay healthy. Had he not injured his ankle he would've played and probably burned his redshirt last year.
The TEs are a little banged up but remain a real bright spot of the spring.
DEFENSE:
The defense looked much better than the first scrimmage and leveled up this week
Sylvain Younjouen made a couple of really impressive plays on D. He is trying to level up after seeing Keion White's success.
Both projected starting LBs missed the first scrimmage, but Braelen Oliver was back and he makes a major difference with the defense when he is in the lineup. Hopefully Andre White will be back for the spring game next week so folks can see them in action for the first time at GT.
Zeek Biggers continues to be really disruptive inside and keeps flashing
Sirad Bryant is another guy who had a really strong scrimmage.
OTHER NOTES:
As is typical at this point in camp a lot of guys are banged up so keep that in mind.
