Q&A Regarding March 30 Scrimmage

[fire251]

Ask some questions here and I'll do my best to answer them over the next 24-48 hours. I'll text Abro and let him know too.

 

[fire251]

newwavedave called to congratulate me that I once again posted on this site. He also asked which players "surprised" me.

This is worth pointing out..... a pair of unknown or forgotten about players....

Defensively there is a walk on nose tackle, Freddie Recio, who lives in Union City but played at SPP. Two years ago he walked on at about 6'2" 240 and he now goes 6'2" 288lbs. Built like pro-wrestling is his destiny. lol. Tuff kid. He did very well and may work himself into the rotation.

Offensively ? I gotta say without question it was RB Charles Snorweah. Talk about the "WOW" factor. He makes a quick decision, hits the hole fast and with one or two cuts......... he's GONE. A bullet. He's always had trouble gaining weight and is now a muscular 5'10" 185, but he seems to be the quickest, fastest and most elusive of any back on the roster at practice. (more so than Blackshear or Pacheco) He scored about 4-5 TDs of 5-25 yards long.

 

[kcg88]

Which WRs were getting the most time? Hard to believe we have like 15 of them on the roster and none can apparently get any separation.

 

[rutgersal_rivals139582]

Good stuff, fire251.

• Which of the WRs there, were you most impressed with, and why?
• Comment on what you saw from Jonathan Lewis. Can he contribute in your opinion?
• Which LB most impressed you?
• How did Nick Krimin look?
• What did you see from O'Neal?

 

[rutgersal_rivals139582]

Which WRs were getting the most time? Hard to believe we have like 15 of them on the roster and none can apparently get any separation.

we've got kids, but they don't seem to have the ball skills to excel on this level. You throw the ball in the ballpark to Carroo, Sanu, and Britt, they'd come down with it. We don't have that yet, but i'm hopeful that the freshman will step up.

 

[Knight Shift]

we've got kids, but they don't seem to have the ball skills to excel on this level. You throw the ball in the ballpark to Carroo, Sanu, and Britt, they'd come down with it. We don't have that yet, but i'm hopeful that the freshman will step up.

Cannot understand this at all--not how you stated what was said. But it is a fundamental WR skill.

 

[fire251]

Which WRs were getting the most time? Hard to believe we have like 15 of them on the roster and none can apparently get any separation.

88....
Time was split rather evenly. Eddie Lewis did well and he has hands. Mo Jabbie was about the same, and he blocks well downfield. Shameen Jones seems better. Daevon Robinson fits in too. Bo Melton needs to practice catching the ball. A few guys were banged up and held out.

 

[newwavedave1]

How about Seymour?

 

[fire251]

Good stuff, fire251.

• Which of the WRs there, were you most impressed with, and why?
• Comment on what you saw from Jonathan Lewis. Can he contribute in your opinion?
• Which LB most impressed you?
• How did Nick Krimin look?
• What did you see from O'Neal?

al !!!

Jonathan Lewis is a rock solid 6'3" 249. He has hands and sticks his nose in to block. Adapting well and quickly. He isn't a rocket after catching (he will secure the ball before he runs though) but he runs hard like a fullback.

Drew Singleton looks fabulous at LB. HITS. Nose for the ball... very fleet footed... changes direction quickly... hard blitzer. The overall best I've seen at LB for a handful of years. A complete player.

Nick Krimin is looking good. A monstrous 6'5" 309. Always athletic with quick feet but is getting mean. It was impossible to see because of the players, but Krimin and Previlon had an epic battle against each other as they met during the bull in the ring. You could hear it from 30 yards downfield and the players went wild. He's ready.

Raiquon O'Neal 6'4 305lbs looks very comfortable at LT.... moves well... good on the run and at pass blocking.... he'll be fine.

BTW - Reggie Sutton was the 1st team RT while filling in for Kamaal Seymour. He also looked very good for being a diminutive 6'4 280lbs. I'm told these guys expect to gain 10-15lbs by August practice

During OL drills the coaches are pushing for quick, choppy steps while moving and driving. No leaning, stepping and pushing.

 

[fire251]

How about Seymour?

Seymour warmed up but sat out all day. Not really injured, but wore a green shirt. No limping, no casts.... just sore maybe.

He is 6'6" 324 but looks leaner and more muscular than in the past. No gut... smaller butt too.

 

[rutgersal_rivals139582]

Cannot understand this at all--not how you stated what was said. But it is a fundamental WR skill.

Well it’s a little more complicated. Uncontested, they can catch the ball. When our receivers have DBs pressing them, they’ve got issues, defeating them, whereas you could count on Sanu, Carroo and Britt to defeat the press. I watched them drill press breaking techniques, all last spring, but they couldn’t execute in the fall. They have trouble separating. And even when they have opportunities to make a play, they drop the ball at times. This makes it very, very difficult for the QB to succeed.

Now you put Stanley King or Washington out there, they will come down with the ball more times than not, because they’ve got terrific ball skills and will outfight DBs for the ball.

 

[rutgersal_rivals139582]

al !!!

Jonathan Lewis is a rock solid 6'3" 249. He has hands and sticks his nose in to block. Adapting well and quickly. He isn't a rocket after catching (he will secure the ball before he runs though) but he runs hard like a fullback.

Drew Singleton looks fabulous at LB. HITS. Nose for the ball... very fleet footed... changes direction quickly... hard blitzer. The overall best I've seen at LB for a handful of years. A complete player.

Nick Krimin is looking good. A monstrous 6'5" 309. Always athletic with quick feet but is getting mean. It was impossible to see because of the players, but Krimin and Previlon had an epic battle against each other as they met during the bull in the ring. You could hear it from 30 yards downfield and the players went wild. He's ready.

Raiquon O'Neal 6'4 305lbs looks very comfortable at LT.... moves well... good on the run and at pass blocking.... he'll be fine.

BTW - Reggie Sutton was the 1st team RT while filling in for Kamaal Seymour. He also looked very good for being a diminutive 6'4 280lbs. I'm told these guys expect to gain 10-15lbs by August practice

During OL drills the coaches are pushing for quick, choppy steps while moving and driving. No leaning, stepping and pushing.

Thanks Fire! Great Writeup!

 

[Jackson206:)]

Did Micah Clark participate? If, how did he look. Thanks.

 

[Abro1975]

Did Micah Clark participate? If, how did he look. Thanks.

He did , mostly with the 3rd team D Line going against the 2/3 O Line. He got got hurt and limped off during the middle of the scrimmage, they took him inside and we never saw him again. I did see him make one nice tackle on a run up the middle. Upstairs at lunch we asked his brother how he (Clarke) was, and he said he still didn't know.

 

[Proud NJ Sports Fan]

newwavedave called to congratulate me that I once again posted on this site. He also asked which players "surprised" me.

This is worth pointing out..... a pair of unknown or forgotten about players....

Defensively there is a walk on nose tackle, Freddie Recio, who lives in Union City but played at SPP. Two years ago he walked on at about 6'2" 240 and he now goes 6'2" 288lbs. Built like pro-wrestling is his destiny. lol. Tuff kid. He did very well and may work himself into the rotation.

Offensively ? I gotta say without question it was RB Charles Snorweah. Talk about the "WOW" factor. He makes a quick decision, hits the hole fast and with one or two cuts......... he's GONE. A bullet. He's always had trouble gaining weight and is now a muscular 5'10" 185, but he seems to be the quickest, fastest and most elusive of any back on the roster at practice. (more so than Blackshear or Pacheco) He scored about 4-5 TDs of 5-25 yards long.

Will Snorweah get reps is the question

 

[fire251]

Will Snorweah get reps is the question

Tough call Sports.

The kid plays with a lot of heart and desire. I would love to see him get carries, but I think he needs to stay healthy. He's always been on the small side (probably 165-175) most of his career and he's taken a hell of a beating.

He could be a valuable contributor in certain situations. He breaks a few and fans would love him.

A VERY EXCITING BALL CARRIER

 

[fire251]

Did Micah Clark participate? If, how did he look. Thanks.

Micah (now 6'4" 301) showed real twitch and quickness on the snap. He also seemed to play angry and made some nice plays. He appeared to have rolled his ankle very hard during a pile up. I would keep him out for the rest of the spring. Hopefully it isn't more than a high ankle sprain... with nothing torn or broken.

 

[Knight Shift]

Micah (now 6'4" 301) showed real twitch and quickness on the snap. He also seemed to play angry and made some nice plays. He appeared to have rolled his ankle very hard during a pile up. I would keep him out for the rest of the spring. Hopefully it isn't more than a high ankle sprain... with nothing torn or broken.

Does fire251 have some meaning? Are you a firefighter?

 

[newwavedave1]

Will Snorweah get a chance to return kicks or punts? Your description of him makes it sound like a way for him to see the field.

 

[fire251]

Does fire251 have some meaning? Are you a firefighter?

30 years........ 251 is my company badge number

 

[fire251]

Will Snorweah get a chance to return kicks or punts? Your description of him makes it sound like a way for him to see the field.

I don't know.... Not sure if he was one of about 5 different kids returning punts in a drill

 

[Knight Shift]

30 years........ 251 is my company badge number

35 here as a volunteer. Where at? I am down in Wall Twp.

 

[rucoe89]

newwavedave called to congratulate me that I once again posted on this site. He also asked which players "surprised" me.

This is worth pointing out..... a pair of unknown or forgotten about players....

Defensively there is a walk on nose tackle, Freddie Recio, who lives in Union City but played at SPP. Two years ago he walked on at about 6'2" 240 and he now goes 6'2" 288lbs. Built like pro-wrestling is his destiny. lol. Tuff kid. He did very well and may work himself into the rotation.

Offensively ? I gotta say without question it was RB Charles Snorweah. Talk about the "WOW" factor. He makes a quick decision, hits the hole fast and with one or two cuts......... he's GONE. A bullet. He's always had trouble gaining weight and is now a muscular 5'10" 185, but he seems to be the quickest, fastest and most elusive of any back on the roster at practice. (more so than Blackshear or Pacheco) He scored about 4-5 TDs of 5-25 yards long.

If that kid Recio can get to 300 lbs. that may help him with wear/tear through the season and give us some serviceable depth. Don't know if he can do that but it sounds like skills-wise he may be able to help.

BTW, a B1G THANK YOU for posting observations and helping start a conversation about Football on the Football board.

 

[rucoe89]

we've got kids, but they don't seem to have the ball skills to excel on this level. You throw the ball in the ballpark to Carroo, Sanu, and Britt, they'd come down with it. We don't have that yet, but i'm hopeful that the freshman will step up.

I think that is right. There are bodies, but they may not be of the skill level to compete in the B1G. That is the big fear even with 16 WRs on the roster! However, some may still be quite valuable if they can move around on the field such as switch to DB or LB and fight for a 2-deep spot.

 

[fire251]

35 here as a volunteer. Where at? I am down in Wall Twp.

Hackettstown

 

[fire251]

If that kid Recio can get to 300 lbs. that may help him with wear/tear through the season and give us some serviceable depth. Don't know if he can do that but it sounds like skills-wise he may be able to help.

BTW, a B1G THANK YOU for posting observations and helping start a conversation about Football on the Football board.

I'm not sure he needs to be that magical 300lb number everyone wants to see printed in the game day program.

It was nice to see an unknown walkon catch my eye in a scrimmage. He is listed as a 288lb junior that helps the idea of having some depth at NT. He has suffered the injury bug in both HS and college. See him in person with shorts and tshirt.... he's monstrous. Tuff kid that backs off of no one.

 

[rucoe89]

I'm not sure he needs to be that magical 300lb number everyone wants to see printed in the game day program.

It was nice to see an unknown walkon catch my eye in a scrimmage. He is listed as a 288lb junior that helps the idea of having some depth at NT. He has suffered the injury bug in both HS and college. See him in person with shorts and tshirt.... he's monstrous. Tuff kid that backs off of no one.

Not sure if a magical number or not, but the B!G OLs can dish out beatings so maybe just a number that can help counter those and dish some back.