Summer Practice Reports - please post if you've seen practice - Ongoing
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Quick update on today's scrimmage (August 13th):
1 - Receivers are definitely great weapons in this offenses. Great speed at that position. Huesman likes throwing to the tight ends, as well. Running backs did well today - Goodall was out healing an injury. I would hate to have to play against this offense.
2 - Offensive line starters played well overall today. Backups missed some assignments and had too many penalties. This is still the big X factor for the beginning of the season.
3 - Defensive backs were opportunistic and quick.
4 - Coaching staff ran in lots of players and combinations today - sometimes it seemed like they substituted every play, apparently to get the players ready for gametime. Team looked more refined and polished this week. Coaches weren't yelling and screaming as much, except for the offensive line coach. We seem to have gotten better since the last scrimmage. We are definitely sharper.
5 - Trau and Chereson were both able to kick. Some good, some bad. Still two weeks until the opener.
6 - It looks to me that we have three quarterbacks who can run the offense well.
7 - As fans, we still have to expect some mistakes in a new offense and defense.
1 - Receivers are definitely great weapons in this offenses. Great speed at that position. Huesman likes throwing to the tight ends, as well. Running backs did well today - Goodall was out healing an injury. I would hate to have to play against this offense.
2 - Offensive line starters played well overall today. Backups missed some assignments and had too many penalties. This is still the big X factor for the beginning of the season.
3 - Defensive backs were opportunistic and quick.
4 - Coaching staff ran in lots of players and combinations today - sometimes it seemed like they substituted every play, apparently to get the players ready for gametime. Team looked more refined and polished this week. Coaches weren't yelling and screaming as much, except for the offensive line coach. We seem to have gotten better since the last scrimmage. We are definitely sharper.
5 - Trau and Chereson were both able to kick. Some good, some bad. Still two weeks until the opener.
6 - It looks to me that we have three quarterbacks who can run the offense well.
7 - As fans, we still have to expect some mistakes in a new offense and defense.
Thanks so much for report.JOC may be looking over his shoulder.Stopped by for 20 mins before once again hopping on I-95 S.
Heard that Xavier had a slight turf toe.
From same person was informed that KJ is being considered for red shirt and that #12 will get #2 nod.
Watching Kyle leaving the pocket to throw on the run takes some getting use to.
Heard that Xavier had a slight turf toe.
From same person was informed that KJ is being considered for red shirt and that #12 will get #2 nod.
Watching Kyle leaving the pocket to throw on the run takes some getting use to.
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Spiders preparing to deal with a lot thrown at them in their opener
John O'Connor|2 hours ago
Quarterbacks wore red Sunday afternoon, signaling "Back off, Jack!" to defensive players, in the University of Richmond's final scrimmage of the preseason.
QBs weren't required to scramble to avoid contact. Those in pursuit downshifted before reaching their goal. It was difficult to assess the Spiders' pass rush.
On Aug. 27, when UR opens at Sam Houston State, pressuring the quarterback may be Richmond's key to success. The Bearkats, ranked No. 3 in the STATS FCS preseason poll, are projected as one of the nation's most prolific offensive teams behind senior quarterback Jeremiah Briscoe.
Briscoe passed for 4,602 yards and an FCS-record 57 touchdowns as a junior. He won the Walter Payton Award, which annually goes to the finest offensive player in the FCS. SHSU averaged 42 pass attempts, 26 completions and 368 air yards. The Bearkats led the FCS with a 49.5-point scoring average.
"A quarterback with this kind of arm and this kind of capability, and the ability to put the ball exactly where he wants it, we're always focused on his tendencies," said Brandon Waller, a 6-foot-4, 255-pound defensive lineman for UR. "At the end of the day, he's just really talented and he's going to be able to get out of certain situations. It'll be on the defense to react to those talented moments that he has.
"No matter what, there's going to be a lot thrown at us, literally."
First-year Spiders coach Russ Huesman, Chattanooga's coach the past eight years, said after the scrimmage that the pressure applied to opposing quarterbacks will be primarily the job of linemen, such as Waller, who had 51/2 sacks in nine games last season, and Andrew Clyde, who had three in 14 games.
"Pass rush is always going to be a big part of what we do defensively because we don't blitz a whole lot," said Huesman, whose Spiders are ranked seventh in the preseason poll. "I don't think we blitzed (Sunday), which is fine. We're not a big blitzing team. I think we've got some athletic kids up front defensively."
Offensively, the Spiders this season operate out of a no-huddle setup that moves at a greatly accelerated pace. Based on Sunday's scrimmage, Huesman is pleased with the adjustment.
"There weren't a whole lot of mental mistakes. It looked like we got the ball snapped when we wanted to get it snapped," he said. "I think all the quarterbacks look athletic enough to do the things we're asking them to do."
A former quarterback stood out Sunday. Caleb Drake, a 6-3 junior receiver who came to Richmond as a QB, made a handful of eye-catching receptions.
"He's been the most pleasant surprise from (December) to where we are now out of anybody on this football team," Huesman said.
Drake has one catch for 8 yards in his career.
John O'Connor|2 hours ago
Quarterbacks wore red Sunday afternoon, signaling "Back off, Jack!" to defensive players, in the University of Richmond's final scrimmage of the preseason.
QBs weren't required to scramble to avoid contact. Those in pursuit downshifted before reaching their goal. It was difficult to assess the Spiders' pass rush.
On Aug. 27, when UR opens at Sam Houston State, pressuring the quarterback may be Richmond's key to success. The Bearkats, ranked No. 3 in the STATS FCS preseason poll, are projected as one of the nation's most prolific offensive teams behind senior quarterback Jeremiah Briscoe.
Briscoe passed for 4,602 yards and an FCS-record 57 touchdowns as a junior. He won the Walter Payton Award, which annually goes to the finest offensive player in the FCS. SHSU averaged 42 pass attempts, 26 completions and 368 air yards. The Bearkats led the FCS with a 49.5-point scoring average.
"A quarterback with this kind of arm and this kind of capability, and the ability to put the ball exactly where he wants it, we're always focused on his tendencies," said Brandon Waller, a 6-foot-4, 255-pound defensive lineman for UR. "At the end of the day, he's just really talented and he's going to be able to get out of certain situations. It'll be on the defense to react to those talented moments that he has.
"No matter what, there's going to be a lot thrown at us, literally."
First-year Spiders coach Russ Huesman, Chattanooga's coach the past eight years, said after the scrimmage that the pressure applied to opposing quarterbacks will be primarily the job of linemen, such as Waller, who had 51/2 sacks in nine games last season, and Andrew Clyde, who had three in 14 games.
"Pass rush is always going to be a big part of what we do defensively because we don't blitz a whole lot," said Huesman, whose Spiders are ranked seventh in the preseason poll. "I don't think we blitzed (Sunday), which is fine. We're not a big blitzing team. I think we've got some athletic kids up front defensively."
Offensively, the Spiders this season operate out of a no-huddle setup that moves at a greatly accelerated pace. Based on Sunday's scrimmage, Huesman is pleased with the adjustment.
"There weren't a whole lot of mental mistakes. It looked like we got the ball snapped when we wanted to get it snapped," he said. "I think all the quarterbacks look athletic enough to do the things we're asking them to do."
A former quarterback stood out Sunday. Caleb Drake, a 6-3 junior receiver who came to Richmond as a QB, made a handful of eye-catching receptions.
"He's been the most pleasant surprise from (December) to where we are now out of anybody on this football team," Huesman said.
Drake has one catch for 8 yards in his career.
I love Coach H response to the practice. Who knows? Until we look at the tapes.
No b.s. , an honest answer. Refreshing not to hear all of the "coach speak" about
how great we are.
Gordon looked great. I was very optimistic watching him run the ball with power, speed, and most importantly patience. We have three complete backs, and I feel comfortable giving each one 10+ carries a game.
For those fans who can't wait that long, SpiderTV will bring you the first-ever Spiders Live right from Training Camp, this Thursday at 8:30 a.m. on the Richmond Spiders Facebook page.
Voice of the Spiders Bob Black will be live on the sideline at training camp and will bring you interviews, live action from training, and a breakdown of this year's team and training camp.
Don't worry, if you can't tune in right at 8:30 a.m., we'll have it archived on the Facebook page to check out later in the day.
Attended the tail end of practice yesterday (Tuesday). Very impressed with the D backs as they did not give the receivers much room. The O line opened up some nice running lanes for all of the running backs. Receivers made some real goo catches in traffic. Very spirited practice.
At the end of practice, the team was treated to Gelati Celesti ice cream courtesy of Owner Steve Rosser. The Gelati Celesti truck was on hand for about an hour and the team and staff really appreciated the treat.
At the end of practice, the team was treated to Gelati Celesti ice cream courtesy of Owner Steve Rosser. The Gelati Celesti truck was on hand for about an hour and the team and staff really appreciated the treat.
Ha! these guys are getting a lot of love...they demolished about 140 watermelon wedges after Saturday's practice...
Go Spiders!
Well done production on Facebook of today's practice.Bob Black and Chris Anderson did a terrific job as usual as did all involved particularly Scott Day.For Keller-none of the formations or lineups which we ran today will be used against SHSU.
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Yesterday, it appeared there was competition between the placekickers. Trau and Chereson each kicked off at least 5-6 times with team coverage. Both kickers can reach the end zone, but Trau consistently was putting the ball between the 5-yard line and the goal line. Hard to assess the coverage team , but appears to have more size than previously. Chereson had less distance, but can kick in the end zone with more of a line drive. Both were given multiple attempts from 37, 42 and 47 yards with the field goal unit. Trau had plenty of room clearing the bar from any distance. Hard to tell accuracy sitting in the stands, but it looked like Trau made most of his.
Defense was interesting in that there were multiple alignments with linebackers and DBs and not a straight 4-2-5.
Kyle threw quite a bit from a pocket to a variety of receivers. Look for Mancuso to be a good running QB with a terrific arm.
Simpsoncan fly and is gone if given an opening on kick-off returns or receiving.
Defense was interesting in that there were multiple alignments with linebackers and DBs and not a straight 4-2-5.
Kyle threw quite a bit from a pocket to a variety of receivers. Look for Mancuso to be a good running QB with a terrific arm.
Simpsoncan fly and is gone if given an opening on kick-off returns or receiving.
This may be a redundant question, but what happened to the LSU transfer quarterback Jake Clise? He is no longer on the roster and I did not see him at the scrimmage last Sunday. Any word?
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https://richmond.forums.rivals.com/threads/2017-season-preview.9671/#post-208653
Shows speculation 6 weeks ago.
Thanks urmite! Things were a little crazy for me over the July Fourth Weekend! I must have missed those relevant posts! Thanks again!
I attended practice today.
- All punts were rugby style
- All phases of special teams were worked on. Coach Legg is not leading any special teams. That should be a relief to many.
- No pads today
- Xavier Goodall was dressed, but not involved in the practice
Appears that Coach Legg is to be involved with 'Recruiting' but also saw that Russ recently brought in someone to assist with that function:
Only to prove that you are correct:
http://www.fredericksburg.com/sport...cle_cc3c3c14-de2b-5b53-908d-33ffd2104c34.html
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