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anyone go to the practice? give us a summary of what happend. How did the QB's do?
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Spring Practice Thread
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The Portland Tribune, Apr 20, 2007
The run-and-shoot uses only one back behind the quarterback in the backfield, and it’s usually a fullback type. PSU’s leading rusher from 2006, 5-8, 200-pound Mu’Ammar Ali, also is practicing this spring at slotback.
• Transfer Zach Tarver (6-5, 215) from Oregon State and Jesuit High is the team’s tallest wide receiver. The other prominent transfer pass catcher, 6-0, 190-pound Reggie Joseph from Colorado, is at slotback.
• Three walk-on QBs are with the Viks, including former Lincoln star Collin Beeson. Getting plenty of early throws were Garrett Graves (6-3, 200, sophomore, from Missoula, Mont., and College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, Calif.) and Jimmy Collins (6-0, 200, junior, Novata, Calif., City College of San Francisco). Graves missed most of last season with a broken finger on his nonthrowing hand.
Other walk-ons include 6-4 freshman receiver Kyle Wise (Wilson), 5-11 frosh corner Dan Randol (Centennial) and 300-pound offensive lineman Sean Lugo (Tualatin/Western Oregon).
• Grant linebacker-fullback Grant Schuberg is expected to walk on in the fall, along with receivers Ricky Cookman (Clackamas) and Jude Graves (Aloha).
• The defense is excited to be working under new head coach Jerry Glanville.
“I think it’s going to be amazing,” defensive end Cole Smith says. “His scheme’s going to work, once we learn it.
“It gives us a little more freedom and maybe opens up some lanes for a few more sacks,” Smith says, “and hopefully it will confuse some Big Sky teams that are used to seeing the same defense.
“A lot of it is the mentality. He says we’re ‘trained killers,’ and we’re going to be the hardest-hitting team on the West Coast.”
• Glanville wants conventional jersey numbers – in other words, nobody at linebacker wearing No. 5 (as Adam Hayward did last season) or at safety in No. 17 (Charles Manigo a year ago).
• Linebacker Aaron Dickson (Grant), who played in all 11 games and made 14 tackles last year, is being held out of spring drills with a shoulder injury. The team says he should be able to play in the fall. Junior cornerback Stanley Jackson (11 games, 16 tackles in 2006) is out of spring workouts for academic reasons. PSU needs to replace starting corners Dominic Dixon and Odell Jackson.
• With no tight ends in the run-and-shoot, those players have shifted to other spots. Matt Leunen is on the offensive line, Chris Fultcher is a wideout and Matt Nelson and Kevin McGlothen are playing linebacker.
– Steve Brandon
The Portland Tribune, Apr 20, 2007
The run-and-shoot uses only one back behind the quarterback in the backfield, and it’s usually a fullback type. PSU’s leading rusher from 2006, 5-8, 200-pound Mu’Ammar Ali, also is practicing this spring at slotback.
• Transfer Zach Tarver (6-5, 215) from Oregon State and Jesuit High is the team’s tallest wide receiver. The other prominent transfer pass catcher, 6-0, 190-pound Reggie Joseph from Colorado, is at slotback.
• Three walk-on QBs are with the Viks, including former Lincoln star Collin Beeson. Getting plenty of early throws were Garrett Graves (6-3, 200, sophomore, from Missoula, Mont., and College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, Calif.) and Jimmy Collins (6-0, 200, junior, Novata, Calif., City College of San Francisco). Graves missed most of last season with a broken finger on his nonthrowing hand.
Other walk-ons include 6-4 freshman receiver Kyle Wise (Wilson), 5-11 frosh corner Dan Randol (Centennial) and 300-pound offensive lineman Sean Lugo (Tualatin/Western Oregon).
• Grant linebacker-fullback Grant Schuberg is expected to walk on in the fall, along with receivers Ricky Cookman (Clackamas) and Jude Graves (Aloha).
• The defense is excited to be working under new head coach Jerry Glanville.
“I think it’s going to be amazing,” defensive end Cole Smith says. “His scheme’s going to work, once we learn it.
“It gives us a little more freedom and maybe opens up some lanes for a few more sacks,” Smith says, “and hopefully it will confuse some Big Sky teams that are used to seeing the same defense.
“A lot of it is the mentality. He says we’re ‘trained killers,’ and we’re going to be the hardest-hitting team on the West Coast.”
• Glanville wants conventional jersey numbers – in other words, nobody at linebacker wearing No. 5 (as Adam Hayward did last season) or at safety in No. 17 (Charles Manigo a year ago).
• Linebacker Aaron Dickson (Grant), who played in all 11 games and made 14 tackles last year, is being held out of spring drills with a shoulder injury. The team says he should be able to play in the fall. Junior cornerback Stanley Jackson (11 games, 16 tackles in 2006) is out of spring workouts for academic reasons. PSU needs to replace starting corners Dominic Dixon and Odell Jackson.
• With no tight ends in the run-and-shoot, those players have shifted to other spots. Matt Leunen is on the offensive line, Chris Fultcher is a wideout and Matt Nelson and Kevin McGlothen are playing linebacker.
– Steve Brandon
PSUVikings2
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VikThunder said:
Very nice, We are stacked at WR
Running back is integral to the Run in the run and shoot. How is McClintock looking? The running back has to be strong and shifty. Ali and McClintock would be a nice tandem, but there are several to be considered.
Zach is one of two 6'5" receivers. Don't forget Matt Smith, a sophomore. He scored the two point conversion against Montana.
Is Cole Smith practicing? The Spring Football Prospectus says that he is injured, and will not participate in the spring. What about the other D-ends? On a 3-man line, they need to have production there, and at nose guard.
Again, the linebackers are very important in the 3-4. The team has listed some former D-ends, and former receivers at this position. Has anyone stood out?
Is there still excitement at practice from the team and the fans? I know it's early, but enthusiasm is contagious and will carry over.
Zach is one of two 6'5" receivers. Don't forget Matt Smith, a sophomore. He scored the two point conversion against Montana.
Is Cole Smith practicing? The Spring Football Prospectus says that he is injured, and will not participate in the spring. What about the other D-ends? On a 3-man line, they need to have production there, and at nose guard.
Again, the linebackers are very important in the 3-4. The team has listed some former D-ends, and former receivers at this position. Has anyone stood out?
Is there still excitement at practice from the team and the fans? I know it's early, but enthusiasm is contagious and will carry over.
uhwarrior23
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VikThunder said:
Wow, I like PSU's size at receiver!
PSUVikings2
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WiViking said:
After reading that you wonder if we really need Ali. Congrats to Bobby, and our other RB that has emerged(last name to long to rememeber). And what's with howland? looking like the starter? like I said the R&S offense isn't about who the best QB is but who knows the offense the best.
PSUVikings said:
IMO We definitely still need Ali. I talked to Casey Tyler defensive linemen last Saturday after the scrimmage. I asked him a couple questions regarding ALI's blocking and slotback skills. Casey couldn't stop talking about what an improvement Ali would bring to the offense. BTW watch Tyler #84 this season should make all BSC defense. He was hurt last year but two years ago he was hon. mention Big Sky this year 100%. He is a transfer from U Wash. and he is a beast!!!
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Before I write up my notes, I will say that White, not Howland, was significantly better with every single throw in practice. Vision, which Mouse commented on is a different issue. With the bum leg I can understand, but Howland couldn't make moving throws very well. Don't pencil Howland in yet.
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As to receivers, whoever was wearing number 28 yesterday looked good.
Fultcher #15 dropped a few balls more than the other guys.
Making the transition out of the tailback spot, Ali looked lost. When he was taking handoffs he was fine, but he dropped easy passes quite a few times.
I would blame the QBs for the problems with the WRs that have surfaced.
Fultcher #15 dropped a few balls more than the other guys.
Making the transition out of the tailback spot, Ali looked lost. When he was taking handoffs he was fine, but he dropped easy passes quite a few times.
I would blame the QBs for the problems with the WRs that have surfaced.
cutler41 said:
Tyler is a beast. He's going to be fun to watch this year.
PSUVikings2
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What's everyone think of the scrimmage offensive play selection?
20 pass and 16 rushes
Figured it would have been more pass and less rush. Or am I just looking too much into a scrimmage?
20 pass and 16 rushes
Figured it would have been more pass and less rush. Or am I just looking too much into a scrimmage?
PSUVikings2
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martymoose said:
I think it depends where our strengths are, also I'm sure MD will not do everything June did at UH, his way now. I'm hoping to see some running game developed but if we can get the passing game at its best going into 08'....We are talking 40 PPG
If you didn't see Nate Ilaoa at Hawaii last year, you missed out. The guy was a bowling ball with some quickness. Boise State had a heck of a time containing him. He'd turn some 10 yard runs into 25 yard runs because the secondary had a helluva time tackling him. Obviously, he's also blocking on pass plays. I believe the Philadelphia Eagles drafted Ilaoa.
Kind of like Oregon theorizes using the spread offense to keep numbers away from Jonathan Stewart, Davis made adjustments at Hawaii to accomodate the personnel he had. If similar personnel are available at Portland State, don't be surprised to see that wrinkle in the scheme.
Kind of like Oregon theorizes using the spread offense to keep numbers away from Jonathan Stewart, Davis made adjustments at Hawaii to accomodate the personnel he had. If similar personnel are available at Portland State, don't be surprised to see that wrinkle in the scheme.
