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Sloppy Firsts
The season’s first scrimmage was held Wednesday; Tom O’Brien was unmoved.
The highlights:
- Lots of penalties
- Toney Baker did not participate, despite being “100%”. Brown and Eugene didn’t do much, Underwood had the most carries: 12 for 57 yards.
- The O-line mostly sucked.
- Czajkowski was 4-4. All four kicks were from at least 32 yards out; his long was 44.
- Glennon took the most snaps and was 9-13 with 101 yards and one interception.
No word yet on who was on the field when. That is, I don’t if these numbers were against the first or second team.
More news from Blogopotamia:
- Speedy defensive back Dean Haynes of Georgia’s Northwest Whitfield has verbally committed. He’s listed as a 2-star by Rivals and a 3-star by Scout. Via Ken Tysiac:
“He’s just got a good knack for the football,” said Northwest Whitfield defensive backs coach Steve Summers. “He’s got great feet, a really good understanding of the game and what people are trying to do.”
- Brian Williams may be making the move to strong safety.
- A.J. Davis picked up an interception in a scrimmage against the Browns third-string defense.
- Brian Clark is doing his best to win a spot with his hometown Bucs.
- Jerricho Cotchery may catch a few more touchdowns this season.
Rivers is Healthy, Wealthy, and Perhaps Wise
Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune just can’t stop talking about Rivers and his zingin’ wing. It loses something in the translation, but I’m pretty sure that Rivers is healthier and stronger than ever after offseason ACL surgery.
Pairing the most dangerous offensive weapon in football with a Lights Out™ defense is good way to get noticed in the league. Add to that mix an improved, more experienced signal caller and you’ve got yourself a legitimate Super Bowl threat.
On the home front, Pack Pride’s Austin Johnson writes that John Ware has returned to his spot at strongside linebacker after being tested as a safety, and he’s a better player because of it:
“My man-to-man skills got better, working with coach Reed,” Ware said. “Doing those DB drills, my feet got a lot better.”
Ware didn’t forget how to be a linebacker, but he developed his pass coverage fundamentals, particularly in open space. His footwork has improved, enabling him to stay with quicker players that he wasn’t able to defend earlier in his Wolfpack career.
“Those fast guys, the wide receivers and things, my freshman and sophomore year I wouldn’t have been able to hang with those guys until after I made the switch to strong safety and my footwork got better. Now you can put me out in space with anybody.”
It’s Football Season, Sort Of
Nothing signals the start of football season like watching Colt Brennan lead the Redskins down field against the Colts seventh-string defense in Akron. Speaking of the NFL, twenty four former Wolfpack players will don pads and helmet (or perhaps just clipboards) for their respective pro teams this year, including that guy who was surpassed by Brennan (and Brennan’s predecessor Timmy Chang) on the all-time NCAA passing yardage list.
