Some, or most actually, wanted to hear abou the OL, so here we go:
*He believes they are a much improved football team. They are not where they want to be, but they are getting better.
*They believe that moving to a more Olympic based strength and conditioning program is paying dividends in year 2. It was a major shift from where they were to where they are now.
1. The first think he talked about was getting the numer of players up. The fact that they added more players will allow them to actually go full speed at practice and competition makes everyone better. This is Spring, there are technically no set positions. What I have been told by people that attend is the transfers are not figuring into the 1st group yet. I think that will change in the Fall once these transfers go through summer workouts and really get a good handling of the offense and what the staff wants from them. I wouldn’t be alarmed if these OL transfers are not running with the ones. If it gets to the Fall and game week comes, and those guys are sitting, then be concerned. Until then, let's hope their work ethic is as high as their rankings. This offensive line doesn't look the same. Another year under Coach Ancar has showed that.
He was very complimentary of G. Scott on the OL and said he is really elevated his game.
He is excited about his skilled positions. Has more size at RB with transfer and recruiting. Caston has stood out at WR. He really got in the weight room and is a different player. The running backs have all performed well. He mentioned a few times that pretty much all skill positions can play the superback position. Brownlee has solidified himself as a true #1 reciever. Dean is a RB that is around 205 lbs now and Clay came in at a solid 215 lbs. I wouldn't be suprised to see Clay get touches as the season goes on. He was a QB in High school so it will be a slight learning curve moving him to RB. Pass protection is something he is having to learn. If he can't learn it that will keep him off the field. RB in this offense must b e good at pass-pro.
Swayze Bozeman has a chance to be a special player according to Hall. He is a special kid who is really talented.
The defense was really good last season and he believes they could really be good in the secondary. Harrell, and Knight, along with Jones, Shorts and other guys make this secondary stout. Knight will play the Star position and be on every special teams. He and Harrell will be fun to watch returning kickoffs. He mentioned Knight will be on all special teams so I assume he will be returning kicks.
He really wanted to talk about the TE position. Sellers and Bakers have really taken steps forward and have a nice a spring. Will allow the TE position to be used more.
There is no question this team is deeper and has more talent. The schedule is no easier this season so even if the teams better, the wins will be hard to get. They scrimmage next week and that will give us a lot of info leading into Fall.
Once again, I apologize for lack of practice reports, but I hope this will help you understand what is happening this Spring. More about USM football to come.
*He believes they are a much improved football team. They are not where they want to be, but they are getting better.
*They believe that moving to a more Olympic based strength and conditioning program is paying dividends in year 2. It was a major shift from where they were to where they are now.
1. The first think he talked about was getting the numer of players up. The fact that they added more players will allow them to actually go full speed at practice and competition makes everyone better. This is Spring, there are technically no set positions. What I have been told by people that attend is the transfers are not figuring into the 1st group yet. I think that will change in the Fall once these transfers go through summer workouts and really get a good handling of the offense and what the staff wants from them. I wouldn’t be alarmed if these OL transfers are not running with the ones. If it gets to the Fall and game week comes, and those guys are sitting, then be concerned. Until then, let's hope their work ethic is as high as their rankings. This offensive line doesn't look the same. Another year under Coach Ancar has showed that.
He was very complimentary of G. Scott on the OL and said he is really elevated his game.
He is excited about his skilled positions. Has more size at RB with transfer and recruiting. Caston has stood out at WR. He really got in the weight room and is a different player. The running backs have all performed well. He mentioned a few times that pretty much all skill positions can play the superback position. Brownlee has solidified himself as a true #1 reciever. Dean is a RB that is around 205 lbs now and Clay came in at a solid 215 lbs. I wouldn't be suprised to see Clay get touches as the season goes on. He was a QB in High school so it will be a slight learning curve moving him to RB. Pass protection is something he is having to learn. If he can't learn it that will keep him off the field. RB in this offense must b e good at pass-pro.
Swayze Bozeman has a chance to be a special player according to Hall. He is a special kid who is really talented.
The defense was really good last season and he believes they could really be good in the secondary. Harrell, and Knight, along with Jones, Shorts and other guys make this secondary stout. Knight will play the Star position and be on every special teams. He and Harrell will be fun to watch returning kickoffs. He mentioned Knight will be on all special teams so I assume he will be returning kicks.
He really wanted to talk about the TE position. Sellers and Bakers have really taken steps forward and have a nice a spring. Will allow the TE position to be used more.
There is no question this team is deeper and has more talent. The schedule is no easier this season so even if the teams better, the wins will be hard to get. They scrimmage next week and that will give us a lot of info leading into Fall.
Once again, I apologize for lack of practice reports, but I hope this will help you understand what is happening this Spring. More about USM football to come.
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