Spring football mid term report

Flipper · Post by **Flipper** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:12 pm

http://bgsufalcons.cstv.com/sports/m-fo ... 06aaa.html

Interesting....

1987alum · Post by **1987alum** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:25 pm

Interesting, indeed!

{Winovich) has become kind of a pseudo-fullback for us and he is playing some running back. He will knock your head off as a blocker. He is really doing a nice job and we are giving him the ball a little bit to test his inside running. He is a load. He is 250 lbs. He brings a different dimension.

Wow. Won't that be interesting!

Reading between the lines, sounds like Brandon is concerned about our receivers. Outside of Partridge, he basically said "these guys have been with the program for a while." Not exactly high praise.

Notice, too, that he didn not mention Briggs at all and essentially said he is depending on two freshmen (Jackson & Fells) to play a lot right away. That's not encouraging, IMO.

Keeping my fingers crossed about Perry ...

orangeandbrown · Post by **orangeandbrown** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:27 pm

Well, let;s not read too much into that statement. But, the news that a blocking fullback will now be in our backfield as we transition to the running spread is something new. I certainly think it could help on short yardage plays. In the past, the second back was usually misdirection.

1987alum · Post by **1987alum** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:31 pm

orangeandbrown wrote:Well, let;s not read too much into that statement. But, the news that a blocking fullback will now be in our backfield as we transition to the running spread is something new. I certainly think it could help on short yardage plays. In the past, the second back was usually misdirection.

Just the idea that such a dimension is being added is big, IMO. Brandon introduced the pony formation last year, now he's adding another wrinkle. I like it, because we've seen a lot of teams have caught on to the basics of the spread. Seems Brandon is heading down the Boise State path offensively - a zillion formations and options, keeping the defense on its toes. I like it. I like it a lot.

I've always liked Winovich and would love for him to find a spot where he can make an impact. Sad to say, he's entering his junior year and the clock is running on his eligibility.

Flipper · Post by **Flipper** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:39 pm

I think he didn't mention Briggs because he hasn't practiced due to injury. Briggs is a DE anyway, so Jackson and Fells won't impact his time.

Warthog · Post by **Warthog** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:39 pm

1987alum wrote: Notice, too, that he didn not mention Briggs at all and essentially said he is depending on two freshmen (Jackson & Fells) to play a lot right away. That's not encouraging, IMO.

Briggs broke his foot this winter when he slipped and fell. He is not participating in Spring drills.

1987alum · Post by **1987alum** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:40 pm

Flipper wrote:I think he didn't mention Briggs because he hasn't practiced due to injury. Briggs is a DE anyway, so Jackson and Fells won't impact his time.

Flip: Forget about the injury. I know he played a hybrid position and was hoping Brandon might shed some light on where he might see more time.

Flipper · Post by **Flipper** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:44 pm

He has...he's on the depth chart as a DE.

I don't know if Diyral played LB last year as much as he lined up at DE in an upright position instead of with a hand on the ground.

jacojdm · Post by **jacojdm** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:48 pm

a good read, in spite of the fact that the interviewer needs to better phrase his questions.
"Has the offensive line emerged as leaders?"
yes. the line is so good at leading that it multiplied.

"Where is the defensive line right now?"
at ebony's eating lunch.

1987alum · Post by **1987alum** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 3:54 pm

Flipper wrote:He has...he's on the depth chart as a DE.

I don't know if Diyral played LB last year as much as he lined up at DE in an upright position instead of with a hand on the ground.

Good point. Smart a**

Love the idea of Briggs and Parks at the ends, especially in passing situations, but our linebackers are going to really have to develop quickly or we're going to get steamrolled on the ground.

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 4:35 pm

I think I will start calling Coach B "Mr. Salty". I love how he describes guys as "salty".

"That kid is salty and will deliver a slobberknocker!!" LOL

GO FALCONS!

Jacobs4Heisman · Post by **Jacobs4Heisman** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 4:51 pm

1987alum wrote:
Flipper wrote:He has...he's on the depth chart as a DE.

I don't know if Diyral played LB last year as much as he lined up at DE in an upright position instead of with a hand on the ground.
Good point. Smart a**

Love the idea of Briggs and Parks at the ends, especially in passing situations, but our linebackers are going to really have to develop quickly or we're going to get steamrolled on the ground.

I think the added bulk and talent up front will help develop the linebackers more than anything. I wouldn't be surprised to see Fells and especially Jackson get meaningful playing time right away.

NWLB · Post by **NWLB** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 4:52 pm

1987alum wrote: Good point. Smart a**

Hey now, his Union says you have to call him Wise A*s.

Falconboy · Post by **Falconboy** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 5:17 pm

Jacobs4Heisman wrote:
1987alum wrote:
Flipper wrote:He has...he's on the depth chart as a DE.

I don't know if Diyral played LB last year as much as he lined up at DE in an upright position instead of with a hand on the ground.
Good point. Smart a**

Love the idea of Briggs and Parks at the ends, especially in passing situations, but our linebackers are going to really have to develop quickly or we're going to get steamrolled on the ground.

I think the added bulk and talent up front will help develop the linebackers more than anything. I wouldn't be surprised to see Fells and especially Jackson get meaningful playing time right away.

I don't really know if we're gonna be adding much bulk up front on the d-line as I originally thought if we're gonna be moving guys like Brad Williams back to DT again which is dumb in my humble opinion. Guys like Williams and Mack need to stay at DE where they have the best chance of succeding on plays. Both Williams and Mack are excellent DE size. I should think that DJ Young should be in the mix at DT or NG in the fall. Curtis should also stay at DT, putting him on the offensive line seems retarded to me.

orangeandbrown · Post by **orangeandbrown** » Fri Apr 07, 2006 5:19 pm

1987alum wrote:
orangeandbrown wrote:Well, let;s not read too much into that statement. But, the news that a blocking fullback will now be in our backfield as we transition to the running spread is something new. I certainly think it could help on short yardage plays. In the past, the second back was usually misdirection.
Just the idea that such a dimension is being added is big, IMO. Brandon introduced the pony formation last year, now he's adding another wrinkle. I like it, because we've seen a lot of teams have caught on to the basics of the spread. Seems Brandon is heading down the Boise State path offensively - a zillion formations and options, keeping the defense on its toes. I like it. I like it a lot.

I've always liked Winovich and would love for him to find a spot where he can make an impact. Sad to say, he's entering his junior year and the clock is running on his eligibility.

No, I agree with that part. I meant the part about the receivers....