Random notes and comments on the scrimmage Saturday

De-fense! De-fense!

The defense played very tough. After allowing an opening drive touchdown and a field goal on the second drive, the defense stiffened and didn’t allow much of anything until very late in the practice. The defense as a whole looked really good. On the line and at linebacker, we are deep. Newcomers Rodney Garrott, Kevin Dix, and Torrey Davis all contributed a great deal and will be heard from this season. Brandt Thomas continues his hard work and great results on the D-line.

Offense

Greg Smith will really help open up the offense. Greg has great speed and can stretch the field. We will really miss Eric Johns at Tight End. I believe he was poised to have a great season. James Wilkerson continues with a solid performance at WR.

At RB, Drec Lindley and Calvin Middleton had the most success. Jamal Young could be a good change of pace at the running back position. Will Freelon and Jahron Brown be redshirted? It looks like we have some depth, but the battle for playing time at this position is not over.

The coaching staff may have to find a way to get Brooks Robinson the ball. He’s fast, and seems to rise to the occasion often in scrimmages.

Special Teams

No kickoffs during the scrimmage, but the kicking game will have to continue to improve. A blocked punt and a couple of missed field goals show the progress that still needs to be made.

All-in-all, I am very encouraged by the scrimmage. Looking forward to September 5th!