State Street

August 21st, 2012 at 8:15 AM ^

These videos are getting way old at this point.  At least last year we had some great 5 minute plus clips of practice or scrimmages.  Now all we get is Karsch asking the same recycled questions, getting the same obviously coached and rehearsed answers from the players.  Meh.

In other news, Mattison looks great - he apparently lost some poundage.

Did anyone else spontaneously convulse when they saw a QB numbered 8 take a snap?  Bellomy should do something about that.

Leonhall

August 21st, 2012 at 8:46 AM ^

This is picky and it was one pass but I think it was denards first pass...he looked like he was going to scramble, stepped up too far in the pocket, got happy feet, and appeared to just kind of throw it up??? Granted, it was completed but it certainly didn't look natural. My hope this year is that Denard does a better job of scrambling after maybe the first 2 checks...he would be VERY difficult to contain....last year seemed so stuck on passing the ball no matter what....most times when he threw off that back foot it probably was an opportunity to tuck and scramble.

ScruffyTheJanitor

August 21st, 2012 at 11:32 AM ^

I read somehting about a week ago (or maybe a video?) where Borges said that teams fear Denard in the pocket more than rolling out. While I don't know if that is ALWAY true, I see what Borges is saying: with Denard being about one and a half steps from full speed staying in the pocket makse sense because he has more scrambling options (Versus allowing the defense to force him to one side of the field)-- plus, he keeps at leas one LB occupied by just possibility of running. Theoretically, Denard should have the middle of the field OPEN, yo, since the defense's number one focus is "contain Denard". Personally, I wouldn't mind  the occasional three to five step drops and a hot route to the middle with the occasional TE/RB flair option on the outside on every play under center. Of course, Shotgun FTW,  but still. 

LSAClassOf2000

August 21st, 2012 at 9:03 AM ^

It seems as if many of the defensive players that have been interviewed in particular are pretty much on message about "toughness" and "consistency", but this is a great thing because it indicates that you have a staff that is effective at setting goals and developing talent. Particularly on the defensive line, having two former line coaches and Montgomery out there has to be an advantage to Beyer, as well as what he is picking up from Roh.

I didn't realize he'd put on nearly thirty pounds to get ready for the season - that's some significant dedication really, between the diet and training and practices.

Mr Mxyzptlk

August 21st, 2012 at 10:25 AM ^

In that interview, Beyer said that he switched positions from last year.  I believe he is not the starting WDE this year.  What position did he play last year?

Harperbole

August 21st, 2012 at 8:34 PM ^

He may not be the most physically imposing WDE our opponents will line up against but I can tell he won't lack for effort. You can certainly tell he has put everything possible into being the best player he can be for Team 133