Saturday Scrimmage notes

[oif_vet]

I went to the scrimmage today and took down some notes while I was there of my observations.

Hunter Henry made a couple nice catches and a really pretty catch and long TD run after the catch. Jared Cornelius made some really nice catches and looked like Joe Adams out there. He was also practicing before the scrimmage as the punt returner. Cody Hollister made two jump ball catches one of which was for a TD. Cody Hollister will probably get some redzone snaps. Offense had a lot of false starts and there were some center issues with the ball not getting clean into QB's hands. Alex Collins had the best run of the day and didn't look fat to me. The corners were playing up on the receivers instead of the cushion we are use to seeing. Defense made some open field tackles and even if the first person didn't get the open field tackle they held onto them so the swarm could finish up. The defense is swarming to the ball. Defensive line looks really good and will be excellent run stoppers early in games.

As far as the QB's Brandon and AJ were better than everyone else. When Duwop got his chance he was inaccurate and inconsistent. I'm a fan of Rafe but he is not ready to take the job and will need to redshirt as he looked confused out there and looks like he needs more time in the gym.However I would say he is the future as you could see has upside.

[Hollywood_HOGan45]

Im really anxious to see if there is any improvement in the DBs and LBs.

[Kenny Hawgins]

I went to the scrimmage today and took down some notes while I was there of my observations.

Hunter Henry made a couple nice catches and a really pretty catch and long TD run after the catch. Jared Cornelius made some really nice catches and looked like Joe Adams out there. He was also practicing before the scrimmage as the punt returner. Cody Hollister made two jump ball catches one of which was for a TD. Cody Hollister will probably get some redzone snaps. Offense had a lot of false starts and there were some center issues with the ball not getting clean into QB's hands. Alex Collins had the best run of the day and didn't look fat to me. The corners were playing up on the receivers instead of the cushion we are use to seeing. Defense made some open field tackles and even if the first person didn't get the open field tackle they held onto them so the swarm could finish up. The defense is swarming to the ball. Defensive line looks really good and will be excellent run stoppers early in games.

As far as the QB's Brandon and AJ were better than everyone else. When Duwop got his chance he was inaccurate and inconsistent. I'm a fan of Rafe but he is not ready to take the job and will need to redshirt as he looked confused out there and looks like he needs more time in the gym.However I would say he is the future as you could see has upside.

Thank goodness

[JIHawg]

Thanks for the observations.

[thefisher]

Thanks for the update from someone with eyes at practice! +1

[Prestworthy]

The new coaches stood out to me.  DC is hyped and you can hear him scream from Dickson Street.  Looked very intense.  The coach from TCU also looked very hyped up.  I think both will be great motivators.

[MissippHog]

Alex Collins had the best run of the day and didn't look fat to me.

Thank goodness.  Perhaps when Ched saw him AC was hormonal and retaining fluid 

[Kenny Hawgins]

Thank goodness.  Perhaps when Ched saw him AC was hormonal and retaining fluid 

Amazing how much difference a few days can make.

[Laughing Hog]

I went to the scrimmage today and took down some notes while I was there of my observations.

Hunter Henry made a couple nice catches and a really pretty catch and long TD run after the catch. Jared Cornelius made some really nice catches and looked like Joe Adams out there. He was also practicing before the scrimmage as the punt returner. Cody Hollister made two jump ball catches one of which was for a TD. Cody Hollister will probably get some redzone snaps. Offense had a lot of false starts and there were some center issues with the ball not getting clean into QB's hands. Alex Collins had the best run of the day and didn't look fat to me. The corners were playing up on the receivers instead of the cushion we are use to seeing. Defense made some open field tackles and even if the first person didn't get the open field tackle they held onto them so the swarm could finish up. The defense is swarming to the ball. Defensive line looks really good and will be excellent run stoppers early in games.

As far as the QB's Brandon and AJ were better than everyone else. When Duwop got his chance he was inaccurate and inconsistent. I'm a fan of Rafe but he is not ready to take the job and will need to redshirt as he looked confused out there and looks like he needs more time in the gym.However I would say he is the future as you could see has upside.

Did you notice if the d backs actually turned and looked for the ball on pass plays?

[three hog night]

Did you notice if the d backs actually turned and looked for the ball on pass plays?

Now that would be major improvement!

[ChitownHawg]

The new coaches stood out to me.  DC is hyped and you can hear him scream from Dickson Street.  Looked very intense.  The coach from TCU also looked very hyped up.  I think both will be great motivators.

Dang we agree on something. My feeling is the new defensive coaches are going to shock a few people before the season is over with. Of course these same feelings told me any company with a stupid name like Google isn't worth investing it.

So take my feelings for what it is worth. 

[ChitownHawg]

Did you notice if the d backs actually turned and looked for the ball on pass plays?

Mike said they were swatting down some passes, so they must have been.

[oif_vet]

The d backs were better at turning their heads on some plays because there were two interceptions. Still early in spring practice so expect some improvement. Had trouble with slants. Before the scrimmage they had a drill where two players stood across from each other 10 yards away and went after each other so toughness is being instilled. Can't stress enough how improved the tackling looked. I didn't watch the linebackers too much so cant really say anything about them and don't want to just throw something out there. At this point in time I guess a 6 win team but with a lot more spring practice to go and a spring game if they show more improvement by the spring game 7 or 8 wins could be a realistic goal.

[ChitownHawg]

The d backs were better at turning their heads on some plays because there were two interceptions. Still early in spring practice so expect some improvement. Had trouble with slants. Before the scrimmage they had a drill where two players stood across from each other 10 yards away and went after each other so toughness is being instilled. Can't stress enough how improved the tackling looked. I didn't watch the linebackers too much so cant really say anything about them and don't want to just throw something out there. At this point in time I guess a 6 win team but with a lot more spring practice to go and a spring game if they show more improvement by the spring game 7 or 8 wins could be a realistic goal.

They mentioned in the presser about "Deny your man the ball" as a new drill.

[oif_vet]

They mentioned in the presser about "Deny your man the ball" as a new drill.

I didn't see that drill. I was one of the first ones through the gate when they opened it but it was hard to watch what each group was doing at the same time. They had like 5 different groups in different parts of the field. Sometimes I would hear people go ohhh and wonder what happened lol

[WorfHog]

Now that would be major improvement!

BB expected better, he yelled at them a couple times about keeping their eyes on the [CENSORED] ball. That's almost an exact quote.

These scrims are a lot of fun, it's cool to listen to the coaching. I stuck around and listened to the post-scrim on field talk BB gave to the team. If you love football and can make it out, it wasalmost 4 hours of FREE entertainment, and wear sunscreen, my face and neck got blasted.

[Dark Helmet Hog]

I went to the scrimmage today and took down some notes while I was there of my observations.

Hunter Henry made a couple nice catches and a really pretty catch and long TD run after the catch. Jared Cornelius made some really nice catches and looked like Joe Adams out there. He was also practicing before the scrimmage as the punt returner. Cody Hollister made two jump ball catches one of which was for a TD. Cody Hollister will probably get some redzone snaps. Offense had a lot of false starts and there were some center issues with the ball not getting clean into QB's hands. Alex Collins had the best run of the day and didn't look fat to me. The corners were playing up on the receivers instead of the cushion we are use to seeing. Defense made some open field tackles and even if the first person didn't get the open field tackle they held onto them so the swarm could finish up. The defense is swarming to the ball. Defensive line looks really good and will be excellent run stoppers early in games.

As far as the QB's Brandon and AJ were better than everyone else. When Duwop got his chance he was inaccurate and inconsistent. I'm a fan of Rafe but he is not ready to take the job and will need to redshirt as he looked confused out there and looks like he needs more time in the gym.However I would say he is the future as you could see has upside.

Thanks for sharing.

[Hawgzinbowlz]

Did you notice if the d backs actually turned and looked for the ball on pass plays?

Yes they did turn and look for the ball. Like a normal DB should.

" GO HOGS "

[reddogjcss]

Thanks for the update! Looking forward to the Red White game. Lucky this year and carrying bunch of the family,

[ChitownHawg]

I didn't see that drill. I was one of the first ones through the gate when they opened it but it was hard to watch what each group was doing at the same time. They had like 5 different groups in different parts of the field. Sometimes I would hear people go ohhh and wonder what happened lol

Actually the more I think about it CRS mentioned that on Friday, so probably the reporter saw it during the week.

[IBleedRazorbackRed]

Actually the more I think about it CRS mentioned that on Friday, so probably the reporter saw it during the week.

I think we need a different shortcut than CRS. Too many RS's on the coaching staff

[ChitownHawg]

I think we need a different shortcut than CRS. Too many RS's on the coaching staff

Rob Smith... Randy Shannon. I never noticed that when I typed it. I can do RSmith and Ranshan. 

[IBleedRazorbackRed]

Rob Smith... Randy Shannon. I never noticed that when I typed it. I can do RSmith and Ranshan. 

Segrest too

[ChitownHawg]

Segrest too

Crap! 

[rmcchris]

Dang we agree on something. My feeling is the new defensive coaches are going to shock a few people before the season is over with. Of course these same feelings told me any company with a stupid name like Google isn't worth investing it.

So take my feelings for what it is worth. 

Agree but because we were so bad on defense last year, it has to shock you when we make plays we should make, etc.