Spring Game Expectations.

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Very impressed with Philo, he is a player.
Really happy to see Leo play well, as a receiver and a blocker. I liked Pyron throwing 3 consecutive balls to him near the goal to get Leo a TD reception. First one was a little behind him, very tough catch, well covered. 2nd one was uncatchable throw away, 3rd one was perfect for the TD.
 
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For the brief period where we had mostly starters out, (I acknowledge I have very limited football knowledge) it appears the D is significantly improved. From a broad perspective, the score for both teams was lower than last year, despite the offense having the benefit of a full season in the system. The D forced (rather than received) some impressive turnovers, and I saw far fewer missed tackles. Trying to tame my expectations, but I think we may be in for a fun season.
 
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In case anyone is interested, RR.com has posted game highlights and stats here: https://ramblinwreck.com/2024-white-and-gold-game/

A few interesting stats:
  • Leading WRs performances - R-Fr Chris Elko (5/143), T-Fr Bailey Stockton (4/113). The best veteran performance was Rutherford at 5/50.
  • Leading QBs by yards/TDs - Pyron (194/2), Philo (120/2). King completed 73% of his passes.
  • We spread it around with RBs; none had eye-popping stats but Haynes had the top performance with 44 yards and a TD.
 

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stinger 1957 said:
Was it just me or did anyone think Jamal Haynes has changed his body in the off season?
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He sure looked like he is more physical and he is still quick with his feet. He showed how strong he is when he carried about 3 or 4 big guys into the endzone last year from about the 5 yd line. He could have a big year.
 

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Carrie is a fine specimen. Couldn’t show much yesterday due to getting hit immediately behind our 2nd line. Jamaal is gonna be a star this. His shiftiness is outstanding and his lower body is so strong to carry a pile like we saw in the bowl game. Rutherford is special is space. I’d love to see a rocket toss to an in motion Rutherford. We are 3 deep with QB’s that can lead us to wins.
 
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SOWEGA Jacket said:
Carrie is a fine specimen. Couldn’t show much yesterday due to getting hit immediately behind our 2nd line. Jamaal is gonna be a star this. His shiftiness is outstanding and his lower body is so strong to carry a pile like we saw in the bowl game. Rutherford is special is space. I’d love to see a rocket toss to an in motion Rutherford. We are 3 deep with QB’s that can lead us to wins.
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In Efford's post-game interview, he was asked which players on offense give him the most trouble. His answer? Jamal and Rutherford.
 
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stinger 1957 said:
Was it just me or did anyone think Jamal Haynes has changed his body in the off season?
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I noticed this in a photo earlier in the year. He went from a wide receiver's build to look more like a RB. He is a stud.
This speaks well for our S&C coach, unlike Scooter's choice, and who was the first coach Brent hired after his interim season in 2022.
 
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