Scrimmage today....

[scrub146]

I know that it was closed but has anyone heard how things went? So do miss open practice and the Spurticus reports!

[TheGuitarCock]

Tommy Beecher looked good.

Brinkley was at a funeral and expected to be back tomorrow.

Mike Davis was in shorts, and should be ready to go this week.

Eric Norwood has imporved at his LB spot.

Smelley: 9-18-114-2TD
Beecher: 9-13-123-2TD
Garcia: 6-8-67-1TD-1INT

Players in regular jerseys but no pads

Jay Spearman
Reggie Bowens
Jared Cook
Kevin Young

Players of note in full pads and participating

Matt Clements
Ladi Ajiboye
Gerrod Sinclair
Captain Munnerlyn

[hunter4]

Tommy Beecher looked good.

Brinkley was at a funeral and expected to be back tomorrow.

Mike Davis was in shorts, and should be ready to go this week.

Eric Norwood has imporved at his LB spot.

Smelley: 9-18-114-2TD
Beecher: 9-13-123-2TD
Garcia: 6-8-67-1TD-1INT

Players in regular jerseys but no pads

Jay Spearman
Reggie Bowens
Jared Cook
Kevin Young

Players of note in full pads and participating

Matt Clements
Ladi Ajiboye
Gerrod Sinclair
Captain Munnerlyn

Looks like he had a good night!

[scrub146]

Thanks for the update, sounds pretty good how about B-Mad and the running game? Good to see Ladi back and can't wait till cook returns!

[TheGuitarCock]

Maddox: 4-13
Rank: 3-5
Baker: 4-18
Miles: 3-7

[usc1]

The secondary needs to step it up

[scrub146]

Wallace must be in the dog house!

[Dr. Cock]

The secondary needs to step it up
Not necessarily. If anything, I'm taking this as a GOOD thing because our Secondary has already proven it can play with the big boys. If our offense is finally able to throw the ball of them, I'm taking it as our offense (at least as far as the passing game goes) is taking a turn for the better. I'm feeling better and better about the season as it comes along.

[Love Boat Captain]

:rotfl:The secondary needs to step it up

[gamecockfandrew]

Not necessarily. If anything, I'm taking this as a GOOD thing because our Secondary has already proven it can play with the big boys. If our offense is finally able to throw the ball of them, I'm taking it as our offense (at least as far as the passing game goes) is taking a turn for the better. I'm feeling better and better about the season as it comes along.

Thinking the same thing here!

[TheGuitarCock]

-Steve Spurrier has been pleased with the OL thus far.

-I hear Jarriel King had an outstanding practice Friday night and continues to impress.

[ConwayGamecock]

Wallace must be in the dog house!

I dunno, it's strange....Wallace did play in the scrimmage, according to the stats, and he caught a 25 yard TD pass......but not one single carry.......

Here's the receiving stats:

McKinley: 2-38
Maddox: 3-31
Saunders: 3-36-2TD
LeCorn: 1-5
F Brown: 2-36
Rank: 2-12
Prochak: 2-19
J Barnes: 2-22-1TD
Hills: 1-13-1TD
Wallace: 1-25-1TD
Baker: 1-5
Clements: 1-17
Spurrier: 1-8

That's 4 players with TD catches, and pretty much the entire receiving roster PLUS the kitchen sink getting involved in the receiving.......great sharing and distribution of the ball by our QB's, and they still completed 61.5% of their passes! Spurrier has to be pleased with the passing, even if he'll probably not be with the rushing.....

[atrain3067]

Thanks for posting all the stats Guitar.

[usc23gmb2]

Tommy Beecher looked good.

Brinkley was at a funeral and expected to be back tomorrow.

Mike Davis was in shorts, and should be ready to go this week.

Eric Norwood has imporved at his LB spot.

Smelley: 9-18-114-2TD
Beecher: 9-13-123-2TD
Garcia: 6-8-67-1TD-1INT

Players in regular jerseys but no pads

Jay Spearman
Reggie Bowens
Jared Cook
Kevin Young

Players of note in full pads and participating

Matt Clements
Ladi Ajiboye
Gerrod Sinclair
Captain Munnerlyn
Captain---Had the lone pick of the night

Garcia was also the leading rusher 3-21
Baker 4-18
Maddox 4-13
Miles 3-7
Beecher 1-7
Rank 3-5
Wallace 2-[-3]

Receiving
Saunders 3-67 2TD
Maddox 3-35
McKinley 2-38
F Brown 3-36
J Barnes 2-22 TD
N Prochak 2-19
T Rank 2-12
F Foxworthy 1-28
B Wallace 1-25 TD
M Clements 1-17
J Hills 1-13 TD
S Spurrier 1-8
E Baker 1-5
D LeCorn 1-5
B Kingrey 1-5

[usc1]

Not necessarily. If anything, I'm taking this as a GOOD thing because our Secondary has already proven it can play with the big boys. If our offense is finally able to throw the ball of them, I'm taking it as our offense (at least as far as the passing game goes) is taking a turn for the better. I'm feeling better and better about the season as it comes along.

Garcia went 6-8 against the secondary. Thats why they need to step it up.

[Dr. Cock]

-Steve Spurrier has been pleased with the OL thus far.

-I hear Jarriel King had an outstanding practice Friday night and continues to impress.

I'm really crossing my fingers that the good news about the OL holds up in the season. These guys, especially with Beecher emerging strongly in practice, hold the key to how good our offense will be. Judging from the analysis of practice reports and what I've seen of practice so far, I dare say that this is the best we have looked in fall practice since... well, ever as far as I know. I'm not particularly worried about our defense, but if our offense continues to step up and improve, I may be tempted to up my season win total from 8. I'm not their yet, and I wanna see us on the field before we do so, but so far, it's looking promising from a guy that didn't really get hyped up from the practices the past 3 years.

[ucan'tlickourcocks]

I dunno, it's strange....Wallace did play in the scrimmage, according to the stats, and he caught a 25 yard TD pass......but not one single carry.......



I think this will be Bobby's role this year..... 3rd down and long, catching passes...... as long as he can block the blitz's. But I think this 25yard touchdown is indicative of what we will see from BW..... still think he will break some long ones this year.....

[headdenz]

Wesley is a freak

[Dr. Cock]

Garcia went 6-8 against the secondary. Thats why they need to step it up.

The Secondary will be fine. We don't know who he was throwing against. Considering that he is the 3rd team QB, I don't think it would be the starters. Even so, maybe it's a sign that he's actually coming around somewhat. If our QBs can pass on our Secondary, they have the capability to pass on anyone in the country.

[scrub146]

Moe Brown play any?

[atrain3067]

Looked like they threw a lot to the TE and RB's

[SportyCock]

Wesley is a freak

Absolutely! And he's our second best TE too!!!

Moe Brown is conspicuously absent from the stats. That's disappointing. The runs stats are disappointing too. But, the passing game, including blocking for same, is looking pretty good to me!

[JKeatsbabies]

glad to here about the improving OL, they are the key to our success

[garnet4ever]

watching some of the clips from today on the HBC site. Not good coverage from the camera but looked like some nice plays ... especially with Wallace ... Foxy Foxworth got a catch too ...

[Dr. Cock]

Oh yeah, and I really hope Maddox can step it up some. It'd be nice to have a good #2 option at RB. I hope the vision thing isn't true. If he can correct that problem and make plays on his own instead of going with what's there no matter what, he could blow up on the field with his talent. Other than the rushing stats though, you couldn't ask for better scrimmage results IMO.

[atrain3067]

Oh yeah, and I really hope Maddox can step it up some. It'd be nice to have a good #2 option at RB. I hope the vision thing isn't true. If he can correct that problem and make plays on his own instead of going with what's there no matter what, he could blow up on the field with his talent. Other than the rushing stats though, you couldn't ask for better scrimmage results IMO.

The funny thing about Maddox is, coming from T.L. Hannah, he was running behind an OL that was awful, so you would think he would have that vision to find the open space. You would think that would be one of his strengths.

[hunter4]

Where is Moe? I think its touch down or nothing with him. I hope I'm wrong!

[SNEEZ]

Saunders: 3-36-2TD


I can't wait to see this big man truck some poor FS

[Dr. Cock]

One more comment... I have to say it's going to be impossible to gauge how good our rushing game and rushing defense will be until the season starts. This is taken into account that neither of them were particularly spectacular last year. The Secondary, OTOH, has proven itself and is easily the best part of the team we have returning. If we can throw on them as effectively as we are now, I think we can be a pretty damn good team if our rushing stats improve to at least average... especially the D.

[Renegade68]

Hope the run blocking won't be a problem. I'd like to see the running backs start getting some huge stats this season. Should be able to run the ball on 3rd and 4.

[cockycrusader87]

I dunno, it's strange....Wallace did play in the scrimmage, according to the stats, and he caught a 25 yard TD pass......but not one single carry.......

Here's the receiving stats:

McKinley: 2-38
Maddox: 3-31
Saunders: 3-36-2TD
LeCorn: 1-5
F Brown: 2-36
Rank: 2-12
Prochak: 2-19
J Barnes: 2-22-1TD
Hills: 1-13-1TD
Wallace: 1-25-1TD
Baker: 1-5
Clements: 1-17
Spurrier: 1-8

That's 4 players with TD catches, and pretty much the entire receiving roster PLUS the kitchen sink getting involved in the receiving.......great sharing and distribution of the ball by our QB's, and they still completed 61.5% of their passes! Spurrier has to be pleased with the passing, even if he'll probably not be with the rushing.....


What I love is seeing people OTHER than mckinley and lecorn get involved! We have needed other people to catch TDs.. that bodes well for the season... PEOPLE ARE STEPPING UP!!
:woo::cocky:

[Gamecock Lifer]

Garcia went 6-8 against the secondary. Thats why they need to step it up.
OK, WHATEVER- he was 3-13 just like two nights ago vs the SAME GROUP'S BACKUPS... So now our secondary needs to "step it up" because of 6 passes? Great insight...
:confused::thumbs:

[CockyDad25]

Just watched the highlights on HBC.com. Just a few observations:

Saunders is a beast. He looks like he's always running down hill. (sorry if that doesn't make sense, its just an observation)

Garcia is special when scrambling. FYI, the pick he threw was to Captain, so he wasn't facing scrubs in the secondary.

Barnes and Hills both got nice separation to grab their TD passes.

[garnet4ever]

Just watched the highlights on HBC.com. Just a few observations:

Saunders is a beast. He looks like he's always running down hill. (sorry if that doesn't make sense, its just an observation)

Garcia is special when scrambling. FYI, the pick he threw was to Captain, so he wasn't facing scrubs in the secondary.

Barnes and Hills both got nice separation to grab their TD passes.

I noticed that too. I wish the video was a little clearer, but from what I saw I agree ....

[MEGA]

I noticed that too. I wish the video was a little clearer, but from what I saw I agree ....


Where did you see a video ........sweetie ??

[Flameout12]

Impressed with Tommy Beecher's comments in the vid at the GoGamecocks site. Sounds like a coach when he comments on the team performance.
Sharp young man. :clap:

http://www.thestate.com/gogamecocks/story/485262.html

[atrain3067]

Sounds like everything went pretty well except for our D's pass rush. We stopped the run pretty well, but can't tell if it was because of the D or because our RB's didn't run the ball better.

[PC_Gamecock]

Captain was the one who made the pick for everyone thinking Garcia threw against all backups...

[MEGA]

Impressed with Tommy Beecher's comments in the vid at the GoGamecocks site. Sounds like a coach when he comments on the team performance.
Sharp young man. :clap:

http://www.thestate.com/gogamecocks/story/485262.html


Thanks for the link , I enjoyed watching that !!

[CockyDad25]

The video on SpurrierHBC.com is of the actual scrimmage plays. I'm starting to really be glad I pay for it.

[usc1]

OK, WHATEVER- he was 3-13 just like two nights ago vs the SAME GROUP'S BACKUPS... So now our secondary needs to "step it up" because of 6 passes? Great insight...
:confused::thumbs:

I'm just saying our "top pass defense in the nation" shouldnt allow a redshirt freshman who has practiced very little to throw 6-8. And I asked them to step it up a notch. What's wrong with what I said?

[TheGarnetWay]

Garcia: 6-8, hehe, I guess even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and then.

[Flameout12]

Garcia: 6-8, hehe, I guess even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and then.
:rotfl:

Prolly that Ron Morris "stupid" article got inside his head. Just think how he'd look if he had come back on the 15th.

[Cockmobile]

:rotfl:

Prolly that Ron Morris "stupid" article got inside his head. Just think how he'd look if he had come back on the 15th.

:clap:

[cockycrusader87]

I'm just saying our "top pass defense in the nation" shouldnt allow a redshirt freshman who has practiced very little to throw 6-8. And I asked them to step it up a notch. What's wrong with what I said?

Our WHOLE TEAM needs to step it up a notch... the guy wasn't saying that they didn't do well (ok maybe he was, a little)... what i'm hearing from usc1 is that we just gotta amp up the effort... if we seriously are one of the tops, we oughta not be giving our RS freshmen QBs anything... especially since he's only run the scout team in practice...

i hear ya man!

What i think the ENTIRE TEAM needs to do is put the gas pedal down to the floor and don't take it off until after the first week of January, baby.. practice, games, give 100% the entire time and DONT LET UP!!!

:woo::cocky::woo: :thumbsup:

[Ga_Gamecock]

I'm really crossing my fingers that the good news about the OL holds up in the season. These guys, especially with Beecher emerging strongly in practice, hold the key to how good our offense will be. Judging from the analysis of practice reports and what I've seen of practice so far, I dare say that this is the best we have looked in fall practice since... well, ever as far as I know. I'm not particularly worried about our defense, but if our offense continues to step up and improve, I may be tempted to up my season win total from 8. I'm not their yet, and I wanna see us on the field before we do so, but so far, it's looking promising from a guy that didn't really get hyped up from the practices the past 3 years.


I have been told that the OL we see now very well may be the OL for NCSU and beyond ... some have stated they think king will move to DL or not play at LT but i have heard otherwise and actually heard that Kings athleticsm is really impressing our coaches ...

plus that would allow us to move meredith to a G spot and could add more talent (seasoned and raw) to the OL ...

OL has been a concern for me as well as many other here so TIFWIW ... Just what i have heard ...

[Goofyboy]

Coach Johnson said it was a weak rush that gave the offense lots of opportunities. He kind of blamed the front 4; likely there was little blitzing.

[EvilChicken]

hmm

[Cockmobile]

Coach Johnson said it was a weak rush that gave the offense lots of opportunities. He kind of blamed the front 4; likely there was little blitzing.

That makes alot of sense. I highly doubt that even with good, hard practice they are going to blitz in full mode, as in tearing heads off. :cocky:

[morgan n' 7™]

Offense catches a spark in scrimmage

QBs Beecher, Smelley combine for four touchdowns


Since Steve Spurrier is his offense’s harsh critic, his reaction to Saturday’s scrimmage qualified as glowing.

That was unusual. But as Spurrier pointed out, so were the five offensive touchdowns, the quarterbacks who could scramble, and the completion percentage.

“Yeah, it wasn’t quite as sloppy as most of ours have been lately,” Spurrier said, alluding to the eight-interception spring game. “So it was a little bit encouraging.”


Story...
http://www.thestate.com/gogamecocks/story/485293.html

[USCMusicMan]

The Defense could've been limited in what they could do and that's why the passing stats are what they are...

To me, the name that jumps off of the page is Freddie Brown 2-36. To me, that says a lot for him. Maybe he's finally gotten everything together to have a solid season.

[Cockmobile]

Offense catches a spark in scrimmage

QBs Beecher, Smelley combine for four touchdowns



Story...
http://www.thestate.com/gogamecocks/story/485293.html

Thanks for that update. A real spark in offense is a welcome sign indeed. :cocky:

[Cockmobile]

The Defense could've been limited in what they could do and that's why the passing stats are what they are...

To me, the name that jumps off of the page is Freddie Brown 2-36. To me, that says a lot for him. Maybe he's finally gotten everything together to have a solid season.

It will be a crying shame if he doesn't because he's certainly capable, huh? :wink:

[superstar90]

I've been a huge fan of Freddie, and always thought he should get more balls thrown his way. I guess he just doesn't get it done in practice because he has made some great catches in the real games. He never seems to drop them, and always is dependable for getting a first down on a 3rd down throw.

I see Moe has moved in front of Dion. That's pretty good. I don't think Dion has gone down any, but Moe has just really stepped his game up, and we may get to see another All-SEC WR.

[SportyCock]

Moe Brown play any?

The stats posted in this thread omit his name altogether, as if he had no catches. The article and video on The State say Moe has moved past Dion to #2 on the WR depth chart.

What gives??????

[Renegade68]

You never know how great history will be if you don't take a moment and really appreciate what is happening now.

[wrencock88]

Tommy Beecher looked good.

Brinkley was at a funeral and expected to be back tomorrow.

Mike Davis was in shorts, and should be ready to go this week.

Eric Norwood has imporved at his LB spot.

Smelley: 9-18-114-2TD
Beecher: 9-13-123-2TD
Garcia: 6-8-67-1TD-1INT

Players in regular jerseys but no pads

Jay Spearman
Reggie Bowens
Jared Cook
Kevin Young

Players of note in full pads and participating

Matt Clements
Ladi Ajiboye
Gerrod Sinclair
Captain Munnerlyn

why isn't jay spearman participating?

[Cheeze]

why isn't jay spearman participating?
Didn't he hurt his shoulder during the spring...

[Regalcock]

The stats posted in this thread omit his name altogether, as if he had no catches. The article and video on The State say Moe has moved past Dion to #2 on the WR depth chart.

What gives??????

Jr. was asked to rate the WR's and he said...

Kenny
Moe
and three in a battle. Barnes, LeCorn, Hills.