Great video, gotta go now, hope to see the new uniforms when I return.
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2007 Practice
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towseyfrench
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They showed off the new unis after practice this morning at 10 a.m. I have yet to see anyone post any pics anywhere on the Web! I really want to see these things.
Kyley McCrae is gone to a JC because of academic issues.
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PSUVikings2
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martymoose said:
Now that sucks /users/31/07/37/smiles/645213.gif
http://media.www.dailyvanguard.com/media/storage/paper941/news/2007/08/08/Sports/The-First.Practice-2929850.shtml
Before the sun emerged behind heavy cloud cover and coffee finished brewing at homes across Portland, boisterous screams reverberated around the Stott Community Field Monday morning. The Vikings football squad was on the field bright and early at 7 a.m. to officially begin its first preseason practice.
Starting practice prior to the crack of dawn is a concept head coach Jerry Glanville devised at the University of Hawaii, where it was too humid and warm for workouts during the afternoon hours. Previously, the Vikings alternated between midday and afternoon practices, but Glanville believes early start times will prove effective.
"A 7 a.m. start is really the only way to go," Glanville said. "It really helps the players maintain their weight and allows them to get practice out of the way so they can attend classes. It just gives them a nice start to the day."
While the drastic changes to the practice schedule will require an acclimation period, players seemed upbeat and enthusiastic about finishing workouts sooner rather than later.
"The advantage to having practice in the morning is now we have all day," said linebacker Jordan Senn. "Once you wake up, it's a bit tiring at first. But, once you come out here and start running, it might as well be noon."
Regardless of when practice began, both players and coaches relished the opportunity to step back on the turf for the first time since spring. As the Vikings flew around the field without contact (full-pad practices will begin August 14), smiles were frequent and laughs came in bunches.
Aside from the occasional joke, the often-comedic Glanville orchestrated a strict, straightforward practice session. Players were separated by position for the majority of practice, as position coaches closely instructed and educated players on the team's new offensive and defensive schemes.
Offensive coordinator Mouse Davis focused his attention exclusively on his offensive unit to gauge its competency in the newly installed run-and-shoot offense. As the offensive scheme's creator, Davis' keen eye can recognize when a team has potential for running the fast-paced system.
"It really looked like the first day of practice out there," Davis said. "There is more speed than in the spring, which is exciting. And the quarterbacks have improved. We're not ready to play, but I think we have the right pieces here of the run-and-shoot."
The alignment's success hinges on a quarterback's pinpoint accuracy, quick receivers and a powerful one-back running set. A product of a relentless passing attack, the run-and-shoot is notorious for amassing gobs of passing yardage and giving fans reason to cheer as touchdowns are scored early and often.
Davis is confident the Vikings will eventually execute the run-and-shoot effectively, but he has yet to determine which quarterback will direct the offense. The frontrunners are senior Brian White and sophomore Tygue Howland. Both threw well at practice, hitting receivers in stride and illustrating an understanding of the offense. However, Davis is uncertain when a starter will be announced.
On the defensive side, Glanville took a hands-on approach to teaching his patented 3-4 scheme. Senn, named as an All-Big Sky Conference linebacker, said he is motivated by Glanville's willingness to interact with players on an individual level and his attention to detail, because most head coaches act as managers rather than invested teachers.
Glanville said the Vikings have improved immensely since spring practices, where players seemed confused. With improvements, Portland State could be a step closer to being "the hardest hitting team on the West Coast" as Glanville predicted when he arrived in the South Park Blocks.
"Defensively, we have picked it up probably quicker than anywhere I have been," Glanville, a former NFL head coach, said. "We are so much better, and we still have to get a whole lot better."
Practice concluded with a loud air horn blast that called for the players to line up along the field's west end zone. Coaches then ordered players to sprint the entire 120 yards of the field, six times. Players ran in heats of about 15 yards and were noticeably tired.
The sheer exhaustion was evident as wide receiver Tremayne Kirkland shouted, "runnin' until the wheels fall off, baby," after finishing his final full-length sprint.
"Playing football under coach Glanville and coach Davis is a blessing," Kirkland said. "Conditioning is usually looked at as punishment, but I figure I could be working a real job right now. So, I'm fortunate to be here."
Quarterback Comparison:
Tygue Howland Brian White
Year: Sophomore Year: Senior
Height: 6'3" Height: 6'5"
Weight: 220 Weight: 225
Vanguard's analysis:
Velocity (Howland)
Accuracy (push)
Long ball (White)
Short ball (Howland)
Offensive understanding (Howland)
Spiral (Howland)
Agility (White)
Toughness (push)
Physical measurables (White)
Experience (push)
Arm strength (White)
Before the sun emerged behind heavy cloud cover and coffee finished brewing at homes across Portland, boisterous screams reverberated around the Stott Community Field Monday morning. The Vikings football squad was on the field bright and early at 7 a.m. to officially begin its first preseason practice.
Starting practice prior to the crack of dawn is a concept head coach Jerry Glanville devised at the University of Hawaii, where it was too humid and warm for workouts during the afternoon hours. Previously, the Vikings alternated between midday and afternoon practices, but Glanville believes early start times will prove effective.
"A 7 a.m. start is really the only way to go," Glanville said. "It really helps the players maintain their weight and allows them to get practice out of the way so they can attend classes. It just gives them a nice start to the day."
While the drastic changes to the practice schedule will require an acclimation period, players seemed upbeat and enthusiastic about finishing workouts sooner rather than later.
"The advantage to having practice in the morning is now we have all day," said linebacker Jordan Senn. "Once you wake up, it's a bit tiring at first. But, once you come out here and start running, it might as well be noon."
Regardless of when practice began, both players and coaches relished the opportunity to step back on the turf for the first time since spring. As the Vikings flew around the field without contact (full-pad practices will begin August 14), smiles were frequent and laughs came in bunches.
Aside from the occasional joke, the often-comedic Glanville orchestrated a strict, straightforward practice session. Players were separated by position for the majority of practice, as position coaches closely instructed and educated players on the team's new offensive and defensive schemes.
Offensive coordinator Mouse Davis focused his attention exclusively on his offensive unit to gauge its competency in the newly installed run-and-shoot offense. As the offensive scheme's creator, Davis' keen eye can recognize when a team has potential for running the fast-paced system.
"It really looked like the first day of practice out there," Davis said. "There is more speed than in the spring, which is exciting. And the quarterbacks have improved. We're not ready to play, but I think we have the right pieces here of the run-and-shoot."
The alignment's success hinges on a quarterback's pinpoint accuracy, quick receivers and a powerful one-back running set. A product of a relentless passing attack, the run-and-shoot is notorious for amassing gobs of passing yardage and giving fans reason to cheer as touchdowns are scored early and often.
Davis is confident the Vikings will eventually execute the run-and-shoot effectively, but he has yet to determine which quarterback will direct the offense. The frontrunners are senior Brian White and sophomore Tygue Howland. Both threw well at practice, hitting receivers in stride and illustrating an understanding of the offense. However, Davis is uncertain when a starter will be announced.
On the defensive side, Glanville took a hands-on approach to teaching his patented 3-4 scheme. Senn, named as an All-Big Sky Conference linebacker, said he is motivated by Glanville's willingness to interact with players on an individual level and his attention to detail, because most head coaches act as managers rather than invested teachers.
Glanville said the Vikings have improved immensely since spring practices, where players seemed confused. With improvements, Portland State could be a step closer to being "the hardest hitting team on the West Coast" as Glanville predicted when he arrived in the South Park Blocks.
"Defensively, we have picked it up probably quicker than anywhere I have been," Glanville, a former NFL head coach, said. "We are so much better, and we still have to get a whole lot better."
Practice concluded with a loud air horn blast that called for the players to line up along the field's west end zone. Coaches then ordered players to sprint the entire 120 yards of the field, six times. Players ran in heats of about 15 yards and were noticeably tired.
The sheer exhaustion was evident as wide receiver Tremayne Kirkland shouted, "runnin' until the wheels fall off, baby," after finishing his final full-length sprint.
"Playing football under coach Glanville and coach Davis is a blessing," Kirkland said. "Conditioning is usually looked at as punishment, but I figure I could be working a real job right now. So, I'm fortunate to be here."
Quarterback Comparison:
Tygue Howland Brian White
Year: Sophomore Year: Senior
Height: 6'3" Height: 6'5"
Weight: 220 Weight: 225
Vanguard's analysis:
Velocity (Howland)
Accuracy (push)
Long ball (White)
Short ball (Howland)
Offensive understanding (Howland)
Spiral (Howland)
Agility (White)
Toughness (push)
Physical measurables (White)
Experience (push)
Arm strength (White)
ManOfVision
Active member
DJViking said:
My thoughts exactly.
http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=118703705062975400
PSU Vikings
The Portland Tribune, Aug 14, 2007
Coach Jerry Glanville is working to develop depth, especially on defense. He plans to use a lot of players – about eight linebackers and nine defensive linemen, for instance –keeping them fresh while asking them to go all-out.
In keeping with that philosophy, Glanville doesn’t put his troops through live scrimmages, which most coaches do.
“I’ve been doing that since the sixth-grade picnic,” Glanville says.
He adds: “We don’t want to lose anybody who can play (on the practice field). We want to run 100 miles an hour, chase on every play and look like we’re going to hit. Then, the first game, I tell them, ‘The quarterback is live.’ ”
• Daily doubles start today, and every morning practice will have about 90 minutes of work on the kicking game. “It’s that important,” Glanville says.
• A couple of linebackers have emerged –Glanville has good things to say about 6-2, 235-pound senior Christian Carlson from Merced, Calif., and 6-2, 220-pound redshirt freshman Ryan Pederson from Southridge High.
“They’ve improved so much from the spring, it’s hard to believe it’s them,” Glanville says.
• At quarterback, the battle for first-string duties between Tygue Howland and Brian White is still too close to call. What could be the deciding factor? “It’s their eyes,” Glanville says, meaning whichever QB shows the best vision and decision making.
PSU Vikings
The Portland Tribune, Aug 14, 2007
Coach Jerry Glanville is working to develop depth, especially on defense. He plans to use a lot of players – about eight linebackers and nine defensive linemen, for instance –keeping them fresh while asking them to go all-out.
In keeping with that philosophy, Glanville doesn’t put his troops through live scrimmages, which most coaches do.
“I’ve been doing that since the sixth-grade picnic,” Glanville says.
He adds: “We don’t want to lose anybody who can play (on the practice field). We want to run 100 miles an hour, chase on every play and look like we’re going to hit. Then, the first game, I tell them, ‘The quarterback is live.’ ”
• Daily doubles start today, and every morning practice will have about 90 minutes of work on the kicking game. “It’s that important,” Glanville says.
• A couple of linebackers have emerged –Glanville has good things to say about 6-2, 235-pound senior Christian Carlson from Merced, Calif., and 6-2, 220-pound redshirt freshman Ryan Pederson from Southridge High.
“They’ve improved so much from the spring, it’s hard to believe it’s them,” Glanville says.
• At quarterback, the battle for first-string duties between Tygue Howland and Brian White is still too close to call. What could be the deciding factor? “It’s their eyes,” Glanville says, meaning whichever QB shows the best vision and decision making.
forestgreen said:
Good to hear about Carlson. He really looked good in the spring game.
ManOfVision
Active member
Have we heard anything more about the battle for 3rd string QB? Will the freshman be redshirting?
ManOfVision
Active member
I'm itching for updates from practice. Who has the scoop?
http://www.portlandtribune.com/sports/story.php?story_id=118730359616406600
PSU Vikings
The Portland Tribune, Aug 17, 2007
Coach Jerry Glanville and his assistants start over each week, going over the same plays and schemes with their players. Monday of the first week in camp is the same as Monday of the second and third weeks, in other words, as the coaches try to make sure the team absorbs their material.
“It’s the only way we’ll win games, by everybody knowing what they’re doing,” safety Michael Dorsey says. “Under Coach (Tim) Walsh, once everything was in, it was in. With Coach Glanville, it’s reteaching everything. It’s good — every place he’s gone he’s created good change.”
• The kicking and punting duties are still a contest between juniors Chris Chalmers and Danny Urrego, with Todd Walker also in the punting mix.
The kickers are getting used to booting kickoffs from the 30-yard line, and finally getting to kick through uprights at the PSU practice field. “We just got them back up. Somebody had broken them,” Chalmers says.
• Glanville has a fun-loving personality, but he rarely smiles during a practice. It’s a pretty serious atmosphere. He doesn’t allow cursing and the laughs are saved for team meetings, Dorsey says. “On the field, it’s time to work,” he adds.
• With the run-and-shoot offense that offensive coordinator Mouse Davis runs, the tackles and guards line up in a two-point stance in a deep crouch — like a catcher in baseball. If you’re an offensive lineman with bad knees, it’s not the thing for you.
“Fortunately, we don’t have a lot of guys with knee problems,” says right tackle Daren Heerspink, who adds that the O-linemen don’t do any conditioning or weight training out of the ordinary to prepare to crouch so much.
“For an O-lineman, the base is the most important thing, which you get through core strength and legs,” he says. “You do traditional squats and power clean to get pure strength and explosiveness in your body.
“Being able to move in that (crouch) position is critical; if you can’t move, you have to stand up to get places. You don’t want to stand up and be tall and lose leverage.”
PSU Vikings
The Portland Tribune, Aug 17, 2007
Coach Jerry Glanville and his assistants start over each week, going over the same plays and schemes with their players. Monday of the first week in camp is the same as Monday of the second and third weeks, in other words, as the coaches try to make sure the team absorbs their material.
“It’s the only way we’ll win games, by everybody knowing what they’re doing,” safety Michael Dorsey says. “Under Coach (Tim) Walsh, once everything was in, it was in. With Coach Glanville, it’s reteaching everything. It’s good — every place he’s gone he’s created good change.”
• The kicking and punting duties are still a contest between juniors Chris Chalmers and Danny Urrego, with Todd Walker also in the punting mix.
The kickers are getting used to booting kickoffs from the 30-yard line, and finally getting to kick through uprights at the PSU practice field. “We just got them back up. Somebody had broken them,” Chalmers says.
• Glanville has a fun-loving personality, but he rarely smiles during a practice. It’s a pretty serious atmosphere. He doesn’t allow cursing and the laughs are saved for team meetings, Dorsey says. “On the field, it’s time to work,” he adds.
• With the run-and-shoot offense that offensive coordinator Mouse Davis runs, the tackles and guards line up in a two-point stance in a deep crouch — like a catcher in baseball. If you’re an offensive lineman with bad knees, it’s not the thing for you.
“Fortunately, we don’t have a lot of guys with knee problems,” says right tackle Daren Heerspink, who adds that the O-linemen don’t do any conditioning or weight training out of the ordinary to prepare to crouch so much.
“For an O-lineman, the base is the most important thing, which you get through core strength and legs,” he says. “You do traditional squats and power clean to get pure strength and explosiveness in your body.
“Being able to move in that (crouch) position is critical; if you can’t move, you have to stand up to get places. You don’t want to stand up and be tall and lose leverage.”
Kicking really worries me at this point.
ManOfVision
Active member
Speaking of kicking, I wonder who will return kicks against McNeese while Mackins is out.
Things are not looking good at WR with a couple weeks to go.
http://blog.oregonlive.com/portlandstatevikings/2007/08/red_flag_raised_at_wide_receiv.html
http://www.oregonlive.com/vikingsfootball/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/sports/1187663152283180.xml&coll=7
http://blog.oregonlive.com/portlandstatevikings/2007/08/red_flag_raised_at_wide_receiv.html
http://www.oregonlive.com/vikingsfootball/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/sports/1187663152283180.xml&coll=7
