Spring football

[SacHornet]

Deonte Gordon has transferred to Central Washington, according to the local newspaper in Washington.

serious??? do you have the link for that?

 

[OldGreen67]

http://dailyrecordnews.com/sports/central-washington-university-opens-spring-football-practice/article_89a86e50-6270-11e0-a19c-001cc4c002e0.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Anyone have an idea as to the reason for the transfer?

 

[SDHornet]

SD I was NOT advocating the players taking dives, i was using exaggeration to point out the absurdity of the argument that sitting guys down for minor reasons was a good thing. In fact, I think it sends the absolute wrong message. The message we should want to portray is we can bring it every game.

I don’t consider the risk of losing key players (especially the injury prone ones) in a meaningless game to be a minor issue; but I guess we’ll always disagree on this issue. Hopefully these players fully recover this offseason and stay healthy next season. We’ll see how the coaches decide to use these players come next season.

 

[SDHornet]

I was in the Bay Area and was able to find time to make it out to the scrimmage this past weekend. I showed up after it had started and there was definitely a lot of intensity in the atmosphere. The players looked hungry and were ready to bump heads. ChiCity pretty much covered everything. I will add that I saw about 3 dropped passes on short routes over the middle and the OL seemed to struggle picking up the blitz at times but there is plenty of time to work these issues out. The two deep TD passes were pretty awesome. The first of the two that I saw was a perfectly thrown pass to the outside shoulder of the WR. The DB had great coverage but the ball was thrown to where only the WR had a chance to catch it. (At least from my vantage point it seemed this way.) The second TD was on the last play of the scrimmage and was another long pass. The defense stayed aggressive all day long and they really swarmed to the ball. They were fooled on a couple of the option read plays but the secondary had soid coverage on every pass play. A lot of players were rotated in and out so I had a hard time keeping track of who was who but this team will be exciting to watch this season.

Hornetsports writeup:
http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/football/release.asp?release_id=9585

Here are a few of the pics I snapped while I was there:

On a non-football related note, I checked out the track meet after the scrimmage for a bit. The view of the field from the Fieldhouse patio is pretty cool. And for any track fans out there, Ronald Brookins is amazingly fast. He finished the 110 meter hurdles in 13.79 and is 10th fastest in the nation.

 

[fickyfack]

As for all the discussion of who should play when, should we save so and so for a particular game, I say Keep It Simple Stupid. Put in your best healthy players, week in and week out, even in the Oregon State game. Players need reps, and playing against tougher/faster/stronger opponents will elevate everyone's game, win lose or draw. It's called growth. You don't get better by playing Pop Warner teams. And I know when someone goes down this season, some will say "we should have held him out that game...", which is classic armchair quarterbacking.

When a coach refuses to put his best players on the field, I think it sends a hesitant message to the rest of the team (i.e. does coach want to win this or just get by?, why isn't so and so in the game?, why are we limping along with our second string guys, etc...) Putting in your best players in any given game breeds competition amongst the players, especially for those #2 players waiting to get in. It sends the message that we are in it to win it! And yes, if we're getting shelled by 30 points late in the 4th quarter, discretion should be used with certain players.

Football is a contact sport, anyone can get hurt on any play against any team and in any practice. Looking ahead with a crystal ball to determine when to play someone is wasted energy. Sure if someone has a major injury, sit them and let them heal. Let the number 2 guy who is hungry for blood go out and prove himself. If it's a minor or medium ding, slap some tape on it and grit it out - those types of efforts from players would inspire fellow teammates to suck it up and get a win!

OK, I'll step down from my soapbox.

 

[HornetHope]

Ficky-

Point well taken. :notworthy:

:lost:

 

[SDHornet]

Here is the article on yesterday’s scrimmage:
http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/football/release.asp?release_id=9609

Sounds like the offense is continuing to have ball security issues.
Also sounds like the kicking game is coming around:

A pair of field goals from redshirt freshman Jason Diniz added more points for the offense. Diniz was first successful from 37 yards before make one from 43.

Offensive stats:

PASSING: Edwards 5-10-1-72-1; Safron 4-10-0-72-0; Geringer 1-2-0-21-0; Carmazzi 1-4-1-9-0.

RUSHING: Shaw 5-29; Douglas 3-28; McCowan 2-10; Croxdale 2-9; Tezanos-Pinto 5-9; Safron 10-0, TD; Edwards 1-(-1); Carmazzi 5-(-5); Geringer 1-(-6).

RECEIVING: Deadder 3-50, TD; Norrise 4-41; Bobak 1-21; Heaslet 1-9; Hendershott 1-8

Anyone who was at the scrimmage have any thing to add? :?:

 

[mark dyba]

I live in Coeur d' Alene and this morning paper had a big write-up Easter Washington's spring football game.
According their coach, their offense is very good, maybe better than last years. He is also high on their defense.
We play them in Sac this year, and it should be a great game, probably two top teams in the Big Sky.
I noticed that the Montana coach is giving us bit more respect then he did in the past. Times are changing, and were headed for the top. Go Hornets!

 

[ChiCity]

Here is the article on yesterday’s scrimmage:
http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/football/release.asp?release_id=9609

Sounds like the offense is continuing to have ball security issues.
Also sounds like the kicking game is coming around:

A pair of field goals from redshirt freshman Jason Diniz added more points for the offense. Diniz was first successful from 37 yards before make one from 43.

Offensive stats:

PASSING: Edwards 5-10-1-72-1; Safron 4-10-0-72-0; Geringer 1-2-0-21-0; Carmazzi 1-4-1-9-0.

RUSHING: Shaw 5-29; Douglas 3-28; McCowan 2-10; Croxdale 2-9; Tezanos-Pinto 5-9; Safron 10-0, TD; Edwards 1-(-1); Carmazzi 5-(-5); Geringer 1-(-6).

RECEIVING: Deadder 3-50, TD; Norrise 4-41; Bobak 1-21; Heaslet 1-9; Hendershott 1-8

What it doesn't say is that Diniz had his first 3 attempts blocked. Ball was coming out way too low. Hopefully the coaches can fix that. The other topic was that Deadder got hurt catching a TD. Came down awkward on his shoulder, and then headed straight for the locker room.

Anyone who was at the scrimmage have any thing to add? :?:

 

[fickyfack]

I think Deadder should have been on the sideline, resting until the 3rd game of the season...

 

[SDHornet]

Green and Gold game this Saturday, anyone going? :?:

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento State football team will close out its 2011 spring practice with the annual Green-Gold Game on Saturday, April 23. The game will begin at approximately 10 a.m. inside Hornet Stadium.

The controlled scrimmage will place the team in different situations ranging from red zone offense to two-minute drill.

Following the scrimmage a complementary barbecue will be provided. Those wishing to take advantage of this deal need to RSVP to TIna Blessen of the Stinger Athletic Association by Wednesday, April 20. She can be reached at (916) 278-4263 or by e-mailing [email protected].

http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/football/release.asp?release_id=9621

The article also had some info on roster changes as well as season ticket renewal info:

SEASON TICKET RENEWALS
Season ticket renewals for the 2011 Hornet Football season have been mailed. If you are a previous season ticket holder and would like to renew your season tickets or if you are a new member of the Stinger Athletic Association and would like to order season tickets, please call T'Ante Sims at (916) 278-2222 or CLICK HERE to complete the 2011 Football Season Ticket Renewal form.

 

[Termite]

I will be there, watchin the youngster.

 

[Screamin_Eagle174]

I live in Coeur d' Alene and this morning paper had a big write-up Easter Washington's spring football game.
According their coach, their offense is very good, maybe better than last years. He is also high on their defense.
We play them in Sac this year, and it should be a great game, probably two top teams in the Big Sky.
I noticed that the Montana coach is giving us bit more respect then he did in the past. Times are changing, and were headed for the top. Go Hornets!

 

[SDHornet]

An article by the State Hornet about the new coaches:

http://www.statehornet.com/sports/sacramento-state-football-welcomes-three-new-coaches-1.2183662

In their short time at Sac State, both Avalos and Hamdan have already earned the respect of their players.
Linebacker Jeff Badger is welcoming his new mentor with open arms in hopes of learning some methods used during Avalos' playing days.
"I like him a lot," Badger said. "Him coming from a big-time school like Boise State, he has a lot of techniques that he's used that he can teach so that we can put it into our own game."
Tight end Reese Heaslet is thrilled to have Hamdan as a coach and is excited to play for him when the fall season starts.
"I can't say enough about him," Heaslet said. "He's been here for about a month and a half maybe two months, and I already love him."
Heaslet said Hamdan's approach when he is coaching is a characteristic that he looks for and admires in a coach.
"He's just a coach that, as a player, you just hope you get a coach like him and that you love to play for," Heaslet said. "In the meeting rooms it's down to business but you know he really cares about you, cares about you as a person and it doesn't get any better than that."

An article from last week:
http://www.statehornet.com/football-returns-to-the-field-with-spring-practice-1.2160101

 

[HornetHope]

You may have seen the website about the Green and Gold game. I did not make it out to the game, but there was a new receiver mentioned that i did not recognize, Kenonte Howard, so i looked him up. He comes to us from NMSU, like Fleming. He is 6-3, 200 lbs and a local kid from Fairfield, here is the write up on him from NMSU website:

Courtesy: New Mexico State University
Release: 08/30/2010

Solano Community College: Howard played two seasons for the Falcons at wide receiver and tight end. As a freshman, Howard earned first team all-conference honors as a tight end, catching 28 passes for 430 yards and 12 touchdowns. As a sophomore, Howard earned first team all-conference at wide receiver, as well as league MVP, offensive player of the year and California Junior College All-State. He caught 68 passes for 982 yards and 13 touchdowns in 2009, recording over 1,000 yards of total offense.

High School: Howard helped Vanden High School to a league championship in 2007. He played both wide receiver and free safety in high school. Howard earned second team all-conference at free safety in 2007 and played in an all-star game.

 

[SDHornet]

Good find HH. Good to know we are continuing our farming of the WAC for some talent.

Anyone have any thoughts/comments about how spring camp went? Here is the Hornetsports write-up on the Green and Gold game:

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento State football team concluded its spring practice season with the annual Green-Gold Game on Saturday morning at Hornet Stadium. The game was highlighted by the defense which created four turnovers and limited the offense to one touchdown and field goal in 50 plays.

PASSING: Garrett Safron 2-2-0-49-0; Tommy Edwards 4-9-0-53-0; Dominic Carmazzi 2-5-1-27-0.

RUSHING: Curtis Shaw 5-19; Sam McCowan 3-7; Tommy Edwards 4-7; Jake Croxdale 3-5; Dominic Carmazzi 4-1; Stephen Tezanos-Pinto 1-0; Garrett Safron 7-(-3), TD.

RECEIVING: John Hendershott 2-49; Kenonte Howard 3-41; Morris Norrise 1-22; Sam McCowan 1-11; Eli Caldwell 1-6.

http://www.hornetsports.com/sports/football/release.asp?release_id=9635

 

[Termite]

Kenonte Howard and Nash played pop warner together.

 

[StungAlum]

Saffron and Edwards looked tiny out on the field. It seemed as though they were both having trouble seeing down field as their height would not allow them to see over the line. A lot of the passes lacked any strength, they were mostly lobs. Just my take on the QB's at the Spring Game. The D looked awesome.

Monson, the notoriously short DB, even had a deflection. I hope he doesnt get mismatched this season like he did last season, he can't go up againts the 6' 4" WR's, he'll lose every time.

Overall, it was a decent day, it was nice to get out to the stadium and see some football live.

 

[superhornet]

Saffron and Edwards looked tiny out on the field. It seemed as though they were both having trouble seeing down field as their height would not allow them to see over the line. A lot of the passes lacked any strength, they were mostly lobs. Just my take on the QB's at the Spring Game.

This is just MY take as a short wanna-be quarterback, and having followed short QBs over the years (reading about Eddie LeBaron, and seeing Pat Haden and Doug Flutie): it's the OL's job to create lanes for the QB to see through. If they can't, either get a new OL or start rolling the QB. Short QBs tend to be among the more mobile, so that usually works.

Just my opinion. You'll probably wanna take it with a grain of NaCl, but there it is.

 

[HornetHope]

I wonder if Austyn Carta-Samuels has landed anywhere yet? He QB'd some great games at Wyoming and left, went to a JC hoping to go back to FBS level, but no word on him landing anywhere yet...

http://austyncartasamuels.blogspot.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;