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2009 Preseason Practice

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Viking Football Opens Preseason Practice On Aug. 10

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martymoose said:
http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/08/fall_camp_preview_glanville_wa.html
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Just as I had felt all along. A little more Run will do the Shoot a lot of good. Improved Defense and a reinvigorated offensive scheme will produce positive results. Go Vikings!
 
Stopped by to check out the first day of practice. Focused more on the defense than offense. Lots of energy among the players. Always easy to pick out the "newbies"...LOL! Seems to be some confidence in the returning players. Coaches gave lots of instruction to the 2nd & 3rd groups that were working on the various defensive schemes. Drew's arm looks good. Connor does have an air of confidence about him...dang if he wouldn't so short...(not hating on him, but 2-3 more inches would raise his stock in my humble opinion). All in all it looked like a typical first day of practice. :D
 
jaibro1952 said:
Stopped by to check out the first day of practice. Focused more on the defense than offense. Lots of energy among the players. Always easy to pick out the "newbies"...LOL! Seems to be some confidence in the returning players. Coaches gave lots of instruction to the 2nd & 3rd groups that were working on the various defensive schemes. Drew's arm looks good. Connor does have an air of confidence about him...dang if he wouldn't so short...(not hating on him, but 2-3 more inches would raise his stock in my humble opinion). All in all it looked like a typical first day of practice. :D
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Did Connor look like he put on any weight in the off season?
 
martymoose said:
jaibro1952 said:
Stopped by to check out the first day of practice. Focused more on the defense than offense. Lots of energy among the players. Always easy to pick out the "newbies"...LOL! Seems to be some confidence in the returning players. Coaches gave lots of instruction to the 2nd & 3rd groups that were working on the various defensive schemes. Drew's arm looks good. Connor does have an air of confidence about him...dang if he wouldn't so short...(not hating on him, but 2-3 more inches would raise his stock in my humble opinion). All in all it looked like a typical first day of practice. :D
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Did Connor look like he put on any weight in the off season?
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Yes, and I think that may be part of the "swagger"/confidence that I saw. His short route passes were crisp....still needs to work on the longer routes/touch, etc. I'd say he definitely is working to present himself as the #2 guy behind Drew. :)
 
Breakfast With Jerry 3.0 Starts Up

http://www.goviks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?temp_site=NO&DB_OEM_ID=19300&ATCLID=204772332
 
Jerry Glanville upon opening third year as Portland State football coach: 'This is it. This is us'

http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/08/jerry_glanville_upon_opening_t.html
 
Portland State football: Vikings make positive strides on Day Two of preseason camp

http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/08/portland_state_football_viking.html
 
Football practice, Monday, August 10

http://stumptownsportshook.blogspot.com/

Ahh... Football is back on the Portland State campus. Coach Glanville and company were out for the first practice of the 2009-10 season and it was a great scene to behold. There were some new faces, like new offensive line coach Brad Davis, and some old ones, like newly minted offensive coordinator Jim Craft. But all around, there were smiles and the team seems ready to get the new season under way.

I will be writing a blog entry after every practice I attend, just to make note of a few things that caught my eye and to keep everyone current on the news coming from the field. I will do my best—just remember that far too much goes on for this to suffice as a complete report.

After practice, Glanville seemed very convinced that the level of talent on the field this year is great. This is a sentiment I have heard echoed more than once from the coaching staff. In hand with this belief in the talent on the roster has come a kind of confidence. When asked if he felt like this was finally his team, Glanville said, "Yes, for the first time in three years."

The seniors playing on the team had a lot of confidence yesterday as they carried out their drills. Linebacker Erik Pedersen was quick and controlled when running through the pads. Cornerback Tracy Ford read his receiver all the way and knocked down a guaranteed touchdown pass. Free safety Jordan Brown exhibited some incredible speed, showing that he has come back from the injury last year that kept him off the field.

The newcomers on the team struggled a little bit today. Linebacker Jaycob Shoemaker, who I have heard Glanville is excited about, had some trouble running through the pads when he was hit and he stumbled out at the end of them. Fullback Ben Bowen dropped some balls but tried to redeem himself with strong runs after every one of them.

I didn't cover the team last year, so I am less aware of where they're coming from, but it looks like where they are headed to is a good, solid place. With the first game less than a month away, only time will tell, but after today, I am excited to find out.
 
forestgreen said:
Football practice, Monday, August 10

http://stumptownsportshook.blogspot.com/

Ahh... Football is back on the Portland State campus. Coach Glanville and company were out for the first practice of the 2009-10 season and it was a great scene to behold. There were some new faces, like new offensive line coach Brad Davis, and some old ones, like newly minted offensive coordinator Jim Craft. But all around, there were smiles and the team seems ready to get the new season under way.

I will be writing a blog entry after every practice I attend, just to make note of a few things that caught my eye and to keep everyone current on the news coming from the field. I will do my best—just remember that far too much goes on for this to suffice as a complete report.

After practice, Glanville seemed very convinced that the level of talent on the field this year is great. This is a sentiment I have heard echoed more than once from the coaching staff. In hand with this belief in the talent on the roster has come a kind of confidence. When asked if he felt like this was finally his team, Glanville said, "Yes, for the first time in three years."

The seniors playing on the team had a lot of confidence yesterday as they carried out their drills. Linebacker Erik Pedersen was quick and controlled when running through the pads. Cornerback Tracy Ford read his receiver all the way and knocked down a guaranteed touchdown pass. Free safety Jordan Brown exhibited some incredible speed, showing that he has come back from the injury last year that kept him off the field.

The newcomers on the team struggled a little bit today. Linebacker Jaycob Shoemaker, who I have heard Glanville is excited about, had some trouble running through the pads when he was hit and he stumbled out at the end of them. Fullback Ben Bowen dropped some balls but tried to redeem himself with strong runs after every one of them.

I didn't cover the team last year, so I am less aware of where they're coming from, but it looks like where they are headed to is a good, solid place. With the first game less than a month away, only time will tell, but after today, I am excited to find out.
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Hey Forest,
I'm glad you are doing the blog. From where I am it's hard to tell whats going on. My son tells me his perspective but that is very limited. I can't wait to read what you observe. Thanks for doing it. You know PSU and football. Can't wait to meet you and the rest of the diehards up in Portland.
 
I would like to take credit, but it's not me doing the blog, it is written by Vanguard writer Allison Whited.

I'm hoping to make a practice soon and will write down my observations, but until then, go to: http://stumptownsportshook.blogspot.com/

Allison wrote another entry on today's practice.
 
5 minutes with Jerry Glanville: Assessing fall camp, talking cars

In a new weekly video feature, Portland State Vikings football coach Jerry Glanville talks about practice, preparing for Oregon State and his car collection.

To view the video:

http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/08/5_minutes_with_jerry_glanville.html
 
Portland State football: Two freshmen "jump off the board" during Day Three of preseason camp

http://www.oregonlive.com/vikings/index.ssf/2009/08/portland_state_football_two_fr.html
 
Breakfast With Jerry: The Backs Step To The Front

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From The Vanguard / Stumptown Sports Hook
Football practice, Wednesday, August 12
http://stumptownsportshook.blogspot.com/2009/08/football-practice-wednesday-august-12.html

There was plenty of rain to go around this morning at practice and it was a good opportunity for the players who have come here from other less rainy regions to get acquainted with the Oregon weather.

On the whole, the rain didn't seem to affect anyone's vision or ball handling skills. There were a couple of exceptions: wide receiver Keitrell Anderson dropped the ball on a punt reception, and center Tyler Staley had a snap to quarterback Drew Hubel that never left the ground. These things are bound to happen, but as the season and rain wear on, the likelihood of a repeat of these mistakes should diminish.

The offensive line looked better today than they have at the last two practices. They were able to stay together and create running lanes for running backs Bobby McClintock and Ben Bowen. Lineman Zach Dias continually stuck with the man he was blocking throughout practice, receiving praise from the coaches. If he can continue to show that kind of focus, it will help to take pressure off the quarterback, who usually seems a bit rushed, regardless of who it is under center.

The defense looked great today and safety Michael Almond stood out in particular. On one particular play, he read the offense like it was a child's book. Watching Hubel's eyes, he followed the pass and came up with a textbook interception. He played as if the pass was intended for him the whole time; there would be no other receiver and that was evident before the ball was even snapped. It was just incredible to watch.

On another play, Almond was lined up on the right, a little behind the line. Secondary coach Brandon Shelby came up behind him and moved him directly onto the line. When the ball was snapped, Almond was able to find a clear lane to the ball carrier and end the play. It was impressive to watch a former player, Shelby, impart his knowledge of offense to a young, very obviously talented player and see the good that can come from it.

Wide receiver Raymond Fry had a good day today as well. The past couple of practices, he has blended into the background a little bit, but today he caught a couple of passes and fought for more yards after and he had a good catch on a punt return. If he can consistently produce, he will be a great asset for the Vikings.

There were a couple of little skirmishes between players here and there, but there were more smiles on the coaches' faces today. Hopefully, there are even more tomorrow.
 
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