Sunday, August 21, 2011

Recap: Jersey Scrimmage

Will Bauserman start?
Yesterday, the jersey scrimmage took place which really gives a nice showing of where people are on the depth chart, and how people have progressed in camp. With that, let's get onto the notes.


Drew Basil received plenty of opportunities to practice field goals today, and he delivered on all but his last attempt, which was no good. Overall happy with the kicking game as it is.


- The QB race has moved from 4 to 2, and it's Bauserman in the lead. Braxton and Bauserman both shared the same amount of snaps with the first and second team, so I wouldn't be surprised at all to see a 2-way starting in the Akron game.


- Jordan Hall and Carlos Hyde continued to be the #1 and #2 back respectively, while Rod Smith also received time with the 1st team later in the scrimmage. Jaamal Berry continues to be limited by a hamstring injury and did not see the field. Seems as if the Akron game will tell a lot of who goes where.


The starting receivers continue to be Philly Brown and Verlon Reed, with Chris Fields receiving significant playing time as the third WR in the slot today. I'm in favor of that, as we have heard nothing but great things of Chris Fields. I'd also like to see some Doran Grant action at a slot position.


- The coaches seem to like having a speed back such as Hall or Berry in the slot when it comes the 4 wide receiver set. I'd like to see this in action. 

- Kenny Guiton ran with the third team most of the day, while Taylor Graham received the fewest reps at QB.


- Freshmen WRs Devin Smith and Evan Spencer continue to impress and are staples on the second team at this point. Expect a lot of playing time this fall, maybe even to keep the starting receivers fresh.


It is safe to say that Bradley Roby has locked down the second CB spot and will be the starter there. He spent the entire scrimmage with the first team with little or no rotation.

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