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Chris Dunlap is showing me stuff. He played really well today. He runs good routes for a freshman who is learning the offense and he catches everything around him. I also like how he goes up and gets the ball. He was seriously underrated as a recruit and he will see the field.
Reggie Ball looked particularly good today. He read through his progressions which is a good sign for a true freshman. On a couple of plays when it wasn't there....he didn't forced it he ran for 10 yds. Guys, I don't want to much expectations for this kid and it is early in practice, but he made me smile a few times. One perfectly thrown pass to Levon about 40 yds in air for a definite touchdown (but levon dropped it) was one of his better plays. He is small, reminds me of a fast Joe Ham in that respect (of course no one compares to Joe...at least right now). Ball suprised me today. No comment on the other QBs for a while....
Chris Woods continues to show some good ability. He had a nice run that probably would have gone for 20 up the gut. Also juked a DB in the open field on a nice move. I am excited about him, if he doesn't end up #2, he will be #3....heck depending on how things unfold (injuries...etc) he could be the starter. Of course that is if he keeps it up and continues to improve (also needs to learn to block better). He wears #24. Maybe there is something about that number
Defense is tough. The DL seems undersized, but they will smack you. Wrotto made a nice TFL while shedding a lineman and slamming the RB. Henderson is a beast. They can't seem to slow him down. Wilkinson may have gained weight over the summer...not sure though. He looks bigger. LBs looked good. Secondary wasn't as crisp as on Sunday, but played well (might be b/c the O is getting it together).
All in all a VERY good effort and practice today. It was intense, alot of urgency. You could see it with every pass and step the players took. Still inconsistent and sloppy at times from all positions....but the effort was there.
Reggie Ball looked particularly good today. He read through his progressions which is a good sign for a true freshman. On a couple of plays when it wasn't there....he didn't forced it he ran for 10 yds. Guys, I don't want to much expectations for this kid and it is early in practice, but he made me smile a few times. One perfectly thrown pass to Levon about 40 yds in air for a definite touchdown (but levon dropped it) was one of his better plays. He is small, reminds me of a fast Joe Ham in that respect (of course no one compares to Joe...at least right now). Ball suprised me today. No comment on the other QBs for a while....
Chris Woods continues to show some good ability. He had a nice run that probably would have gone for 20 up the gut. Also juked a DB in the open field on a nice move. I am excited about him, if he doesn't end up #2, he will be #3....heck depending on how things unfold (injuries...etc) he could be the starter. Of course that is if he keeps it up and continues to improve (also needs to learn to block better). He wears #24. Maybe there is something about that number
Defense is tough. The DL seems undersized, but they will smack you. Wrotto made a nice TFL while shedding a lineman and slamming the RB. Henderson is a beast. They can't seem to slow him down. Wilkinson may have gained weight over the summer...not sure though. He looks bigger. LBs looked good. Secondary wasn't as crisp as on Sunday, but played well (might be b/c the O is getting it together).
All in all a VERY good effort and practice today. It was intense, alot of urgency. You could see it with every pass and step the players took. Still inconsistent and sloppy at times from all positions....but the effort was there.