brief practice report for April 3, 2014

[Ugly Uncle]

Well, there is a reason Alex Collins has been in trouble.  He is out of shape.   When I say out of shape he almost looks pregnant.  I thought during warm ups he was going to have a heart attack.  However, when he had the ball in his hands he didn't look like he had lost speed or quickness.  Just amazing how fast he still is and how quick.  But he would be so out of breath after a couple of plays he would have to walk back to sidelines with his hands on his hips.

DJ Dean is the opposite of that.  He has put on some good weight and at first I thought he was a LB.  He looks faster than last year and will be a player for us if he keeps progressing.

All the QBs looked "okay" today.  Brandon Allen is much better than the other4.  Austin looked pretty good today and Derby looks brilliant about every third throw.

Hatcher, Wilson, Cornelius, and Hollister had great days today.  Sprinkle caught e everything around him and is a mismatch on whoever tries to cover him.

Dan Skipper knows what he is doing.  It seemed like he was directing traffic a lot out there today.

I'm on my phone and out tonight but will answer any questions I can.

[Lake City Hog]

Ched, did Marshall get more reps than Collins?

Who got the most 1st team work on the O'Line?

[Ugly Uncle]

Ched, did Marshall get more reps than Collins?

Who got the most 1st team work on the O'Line?

Korliss didn't practice today. He came out there at the end of practice in street clothes.  I believe it was a class schedule thing. 

Cook, Kirkland, Charpentier, smothers and Skipper were the guys running first team OL.

[Lake City Hog]

That looks like a pretty solid starting 5!

[ldfergu]

His nickname is Buddha!! He's just trying to fit the nickname

[Ugly Uncle]

His nickname is Buddha!! He's just trying to fit the nickname

LOL. You may have a point.

[ldfergu]

How about Koehler? Look forward to getting the incoming freshman here. I saw J Pruitt is taking the ACT again soon. I assume the score will determine whether he makes it to campus or not?

[Ugly Uncle]

How about Koehler? Look forward to getting the incoming freshman here. I saw J Pruitt is taking the ACT again soon. I assume the score will determine whether he makes it to campus or not?

Didn't notice Koehler today.  Will watch for him next time.

I wouldn't bet on Pruitt being here in Fall.  Hope I'm wrong.

[Lake City Hog]

Ched, if he doesn't make it that is a lost scholarship, right?
What if he goes juco and comes to us after 2 years will that cost us another scholarship?
Thanks

[ZERO]

Well, there is a reason Alex Collins has been in trouble.  He is out of shape.   When I say out of shape he almost looks pregnant.

Well that's pretty surprising. It's amazing that he could have put on so much in just three or four short months.

All the QBs looked "okay" today.  Brandon Allen is much better than the other4.  Austin looked pretty good today and Derby looks brilliant about every third throw.

Hm. In what ways exactly has Allen improved since the after his shoulder injury, and in what ways is he still not impressing you? "OK" is better than last year, but that's still not very comforting. Nonetheless, I appreciate the honest assessment.

Hatcher, Wilson, Cornelius, and Hollister had great days today.  Sprinkle caught e everything around him and is a mismatch on whoever tries to cover him.

So our receivers are looking much improved, does that mean it appears most of the mistakes seem to be on QB play? Was Hunter Henry at practice today? Sprinkle creating mismatches - does that seem to be more to his strength, or more on the weakness of the defense?


Pretty informative for what little you can provide. Thanks much.

[OnTheHillHogFan]

Ched, if he doesn't make it that is a lost scholarship, right?
What if he goes juco and comes to us after 2 years will that cost us another scholarship?
Thanks

I think we might be able to give his scholarship to someone at semester but not for sure. Also RD reported today that he is going to take the ACT next weekend.

[Ugly Uncle]

Well that's pretty surprising. It's amazing that he could have put on so much in just three or four short months.


Hm. In what ways exactly has Allen improved since the after his shoulder injury, and in what ways is he still not impressing you? "OK" is better than last year, but that's still not very comforting. Nonetheless, I appreciate the honest assessment.

So our receivers are looking much improved, does that mean it appears most of the mistakes seem to be on QB play? Was Hunter Henry at practice today? Sprinkle creating mismatches - does that seem to be more to his strength, or more on the weakness of the defense?


Pretty informative for what little you can provide. Thanks much.

I was shocked at how he looked and it was a bit of a buzz with some of the media.  "How do you let your star running back get like that so quickly." Is what one media member said to me.

Hunter Henry is Hunter Henry.  I failed to mention him because he is always good and always leading.

[Ugly Uncle]

Well that's pretty surprising. It's amazing that he could have put on so much in just three or four short months.


Hm. In what ways exactly has Allen improved since the after his shoulder injury, and in what ways is he still not impressing you? "OK" is better than last year, but that's still not very comforting. Nonetheless, I appreciate the honest assessment.

So our receivers are looking much improved, does that mean it appears most of the mistakes seem to be on QB play? Was Hunter Henry at practice today? Sprinkle creating mismatches - does that seem to be more to his strength, or more on the weakness of the defense?


Pretty informative for what little you can provide. Thanks much.

Oh, and Brandon didn't make me say "wow" today. He was just good.  Didn't miss any throws and led the offense.  He was just more crisp than the others.

[ADavisTheGOAT]

Buddha is in good hands with Ben Herbert

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

Collins deal kind of reminds me of James The Grim Reaper Roper from The Great White Hype. Still whipped that boys a**

[urkillnmesmalls]

I was shocked at how he looked and it was a bit of a buzz with some of the media.  "How do you let your star running back get like that so quickly." Is what one media member said to me.

Hunter Henry is Hunter Henry.  I failed to mention him because he is always good and always leading.

I guess I'm confused.  If they're training year round, how does AC get so out of shape like that?  I think I'd have the same comment that one media member said to you.  If that's what happens DURING the school year when you would think someone would actually see him, then it's a little scary to think what might happen over the summer. 

Man...I really hate to hear that.  I hope he's regretting it, and he's going to put the work in to get back to where he needs to be.  I remember coming back for two a days and thinking..."Man, I REALLY wish I'd done more over the summer."  Then the next season...rinse and repeat.   

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

People making too big of a deal on this weight thing. Kid lived in Miami his whole life. He finally gets a taste of real southern cooking and goes a little cray cray. Just means he is fat and happy. They can ride him all summer and get him back in shape. Also when Bert and Honey Boo Boo Chaney are two of your mentors I'd expect a little weight gain as well. No big deal.

[ADavisTheGOAT]

People making too big of a deal on this weight thing. Kid lived in Miami his whole life. He finally gets a taste of real southern cooking and goes a little cray cray. Just means he is fat and happy. They can ride him all summer and get him back in shape. Also when Bert and Honey Boo Boo Chaney are two of your mentors I'd expect a little weight gain as well. No big deal.

Its a good thing that he still has his speed and quickness. Its just that the muscles used to truck the crap out of somebody aren't there. It only hurts his power.

[urkillnmesmalls]

People making too big of a deal on this weight thing. Kid lived in Miami his whole life. He finally gets a taste of real southern cooking and goes a little cray cray. Just means he is fat and happy. They can ride him all summer and get him back in shape. Also when Bert and Honey Boo Boo Chaney are two of your mentors I'd expect a little weight gain as well. No big deal.

He can drop that weight quick...no doubt about that.  But...it does speak to why BB is disappointed. 

[OnTheHillHogFan]

I don't know why Ched said he looked fat because he isn't. I just talked to him the other day and he is definitely bigger than last fall but he isn't fat by any means

[forrest city joe]

I don't know why Ched said he looked fat because he isn't. I just talked to him the other day and he is definitely bigger than last fall but he isn't fat by any means

There are a lot more things to worry about than how big Alex Collins has gotten. like QB and the defense.

[HogInFlorida]

I don't know why Ched said he looked fat because he isn't. I just talked to him the other day and he is definitely bigger than last fall but he isn't fat by any means

Compared to Korliss and J Will he does. Those 2 both look like they're chiseled out of granite. Collins is softer around the edges as of now.

[Dwight_K_Shrute]

And this is what happens when you close practice. Middle aged men fretting over ACs muffin top

[Nipsey Mussle]

His nickname is Buddha!! He's just trying to fit the nickname

Haha, great line +1

[LZH]

Collins deal kind of reminds me of James The Grim Reaper Roper from The Great White Hype. Still whipped that boys a**

Yeah, but Irish Terry Conklin was one of Petrino's recruits.........

[c-townfan]

How did Peavey look?

[hawgmasta]

And this is what happens when you close practice. Middle aged men fretting over ACs muffin top

Muffin top alert?!?! How many SEC wins does that equal?!?! Oh jeez!!

[Calling All Hogs]

I thought AC looked a little chucky when he was shown rushing the court after the big Kentucky Qualls dunk but wasn't sure since he was surrounded by others all going crazy.

[Marshfieldhog]

Don't we have an off season weight program? Why would one of your Top 5 players be allowed to gain that much weight( if true)? I can see why the media was also wondering, except Nate Allen because he was probably wondering what all the fuss was about.

[swinesation]

Did Collins live a somewhat impoverished life growing up? If so, it's possible that having access to all the food he wants all the time has caused him to eat too much and put on the weight. It happens to lots of freshmen, but would be even more likely to happen to a kid who is not accustomed to having all the food he wants.

[LZH]

Buddha is in good hands with Ben Herbert

Yepper, Herbert is the greatest S&C coach in the history of American sports........or at least since Veltkamp left, anyway - who btw was the greatest S&C coach of all time while he was here but was immediately downgraded to complete moron when Herbert arrived.

That's how that works in these parts, ya know.  Whoever is on the current staff at any given time is the best at his position, right up until he moves on or is fired.  Then it is apparent to all that he didn't know shoot from shinola and his replacement is the best in the history of forever and ever.....until..............

Everyone was so glad to finally have a world-class defensive coordinator when Ash rolled into town with BB.  Of course, we all know now that he was grossly incompetent and this new guy is the shizzle.

[LZH]

Did Collins live a somewhat impoverished life growing up? If so, it's possible that having access to all the food he wants all the time has caused him to eat too much and put on the weight. It happens to lots of freshmen, but would be even more likely to happen to a kid who is not accustomed to having all the food he wants.

Are you kidding?

[Flatline]

Basicly it comes down to him not showing and busting butt and not caring about how he looks. No excuse in this program when everyone is putting on muscle.

[Ugly Uncle]

I don't know why Ched said he looked fat because he isn't. I just talked to him the other day and he is definitely bigger than last fall but he isn't fat by any means

Its cool man.  Just my opinion.  Practice is open on Saturday.  Everyone can judge for themselves. 

[Ugly Uncle]

How did Peavey look?

Like the rest of the QBs he looked okay.  I think the two Allens and maybe Derby looked better.  Just my opinion though.

[RazorbackToTheFuture]

Ched I'm gonna guess you've never had kids.  If this is what you think a pregnant woman's stomach looks like.

http://t.co/JhDjqdwBf7

[SeeingRed13]

Its cool man.  Just my opinion.  Practice is open on Saturday.  Everyone can judge for themselves. 

Thanks for the report, Ched. Speaking of Saturday's practice, what time does it start?

[southeasthog]

Need to remember about Collins also, he played Lacrosse in HS. That's a whole lot of running that he is not doing now.

[ChitownHawg]

I guess I'm confused.  If they're training year round, how does AC get so out of shape like that?  I think I'd have the same comment that one media member said to you.  If that's what happens DURING the school year when you would think someone would actually see him, then it's a little scary to think what might happen over the summer. 

Man...I really hate to hear that.  I hope he's regretting it, and he's going to put the work in to get back to where he needs to be.  I remember coming back for two a days and thinking..."Man, I REALLY wish I'd done more over the summer."  Then the next season...rinse and repeat.   

I'm with you on this. Where the heck is Coach Herb? He is one of the highest paid coaches and he let's one of his guys get in that kind of shape? Something ain't right. 

[Chief Mac]

And this is what happens when you close practice. Middle aged men fretting over ACs muffin top

nice!  I just had coffee spew out my nose as I laughed

[razorsharptusk]

Now we know why coach said JWill is leading the pack at RB.  It just seems, at least at this point, that Williams is more focused and mature than Alex, and want's it just a bit more.  Alex gained some attention as a freshman and now he will have to learn that because of that, more will be expected of him each year to come. He is young.  My thing is why are the coaches standing for it, if they are?

[urkillnmesmalls]

Now we know why coach said JWill is leading the pack at RB.  It just seems, at least at this point, that Williams is more focused and mature than Alex, and want's it just a bit more.  Alex gained some attention as a freshman and now he will have to learn that because of that, more will be expected of him each year to come. He is young.  My thing is why are the coaches standing for it, if they are?

That's a fine line.  Go into any gym's free weight room, and watch guys work out.  The ones who are using good form, and gutting out those last two reps, and in there consistently...are the ones who are in the best shape.  There are genetic exceptions, but that's true in general.  You can't MAKE someone put in that last 10% of effort that it takes to excel.  You can't make someone NOT eat that extra 1,000 calories a day from empty calorie sugar laden snacks when no one is around.  You can't make someone have the fortitude to want to be first in wind sprints.  That has to be internally motivated. 

I think that's what BB is trying to get across to AC.  If he ups his level of dedication, he could take exceptional to the next level and be one of the rarest of birds.  That's my take on it.  I'm not worried, because if he can't catch his breath enough to be in on a few plays in a row, they'll make sure he can...if you know what I mean.      

But...it does concern me that BB seems to need to hit him with a cattle prod consistently, because the vast majority of sporting's greats had the internal drive to reach their goals.  And before you go there, Babe Ruth was the exception to the rule.        

[RazrRila99]

Ok, guys, calm down.  This isnt necessarily a reflection of Ben Herbert, the conditioning program, etc.  This could be simply a FRESHMAN being a freshman.  Thinking, hes invincible, enjoying the attention, going through the motions, etc.  Im quite positive AC will figure it out. 

Tell you what might work - have some of the girls who are throwing themselves at him to say hey, arent you getting a little soft?  That might work

[Pulled(PP)pork]

Ched I'm gonna guess you've never had kids.  If this is what you think a pregnant woman's stomach looks like.

http://t.co/JhDjqdwBf7

you just need to shut it down right now, before you make a bigger fool of yourself


PP

[urkillnmesmalls]

Ok, guys, calm down.  This isnt necessarily a reflection of Ben Herbert, the conditioning program, etc.  This could be simply a FRESHMAN being a freshman.  Thinking, hes invincible, enjoying the attention, going through the motions, etc.  Im quite positive AC will figure it out. 

Tell you what might work - have some of the girls who are throwing themselves at him to say hey, arent you getting a little soft?  That might work

I bet a threat of a "muffin top removal summer contingency plan" by CBB might help too.   

[urkillnmesmalls]

Ched I'm gonna guess you've never had kids.  If this is what you think a pregnant woman's stomach looks like.

http://t.co/JhDjqdwBf7

BZZZZZ.  That's the buzzer going off on your failed troll effort.   

[Nosboar Accubond]

Any chance Herb spent all winter trying to add weight and is now getting ready to trim him back up?

I mean since we all seem to know all the details surely somebody has an answer?

[Laughing Hog]

Ched I'm gonna guess you've never had kids.  If this is what you think a pregnant woman's stomach looks like.

http://t.co/JhDjqdwBf7

He's in his first trimester in this pic..

[The NewEra]

I think we can quit calling AC a freshman now.  Everything he's doing now is prepping him for his Sophomore campaign.  I hope he starts to take the off season a little more seriously, but he is young and has received a lot of attention that would be hard for any true Freshman to handle.  On the other hand you have J Will who shows he's taking this stuff seriously and C Marshall who I am more and more impressed with every time I hear that kid talk.

Competition will be great for these three.

[HawgnCorona]

People making too big of a deal on this weight thing. Kid lived in Miami his whole life. He finally gets a taste of real southern cooking and goes a little cray cray. Just means he is fat and happy. They can ride him all summer and get him back in shape. Also when Bert and Honey Boo Boo Chaney are two of your mentors I'd expect a little weight gain as well. No big deal.

This is my thought as well. He is simply enjoying life. The deer hunting photo and comment regarding embrace his surrounding--the culture--I guess is the beginnings of what you see. He should be fine after a few more workouts. He could have just got caught up in it all and lost focus on why he is actually here. :razorback:  :razorback: :razorback: