HOT COUGAR ACTION: Fall Camp Day 11 Recap
by Mark Sandritter on Aug 18, 2011 6:00 AM PDT
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PrintThe WSU football team held their first scrimmage of fall camp Wednesday and we have wall-to-wall coverage. First, lets start off with Jeff's post from last night with a few observations from the scrimmage highlights. WSU Athletics passed along statistics from the scrimmage, showing a very efficient 19 of 25 performance from the quarterbacks.
As a special bonus, Brett the 49er attended the scrimmage and was kind enough to pass along a few observations. It's the least he could do after he rubbed his return to Pullman in our faces on Twitter all week. Quick side note: it is absolutely not cool to go to Cougar Country, take a picture of your food and send it to people who aren't in Pullman. Now, take it away Brett.
- Kristoff Williams continues to show why everyone was so high on him coming into last year, before he had to sit out with turf toe for the entire season. As excited as I was about Marquess Wilson going into last season, I'm even more excited about Kristoff this year. He had one drop at scrimmage today he probably should have had, but it was by no means an "easy" catch. The ball he reeled in later from Halladay was beautiful, it had the crowd give a small cheer.
- On a WR inside screen C.J. Mizell absolutely blew up Williams. Tracking Williams across the middle, Mizell simply stepped into place, waited, leaned a shoulder in and planted Williams on the turf. The penalty handed to Mizell afterwards for his celebration shows me he may still have a little way to go maturing, but he's definitely made some huge steps forward in that department this fall.
- It's been mentioned many times before, but the speed and size is there this year. My roommate joined me for the scrimmage and after about 10 plays (before I could say anything about it) he turned to me and said, "I can't believe how fast they look this year, it's like night and day compared to last season." Well said, Brett's roommate, I was thinking exactly the same thing.
- Anthony Carpenter made one impressive play on an option ran by Marshall Lobbastael. Cutting through the offensive line with ease, Carpenter smacked down the pitch from Lobbastael and nearly fell on it for a fumble recovery.
Scrimmage recaps for days.
Backups get opportunity at WSU scrimmage - Spokesman.com - Aug. 17, 2011
PULLMAN – For the second time in the preseason, Washington State held a live scrimmage, this one Wednesday before a smattering of fans at Martin Stadium. And for the second time the offense dealt the winning hand. No matter who was on the field.
WSU scrimmages and we look at linebackers - SportsLink - Spokesman.com - Aug. 17, 2011
Do we have a lot for you. Washington State held its first Martin Stadium scrimmage of camp – with officials – and we have some notes from that. And we have our position preview on the linebackers for tomorrow's S-R and we have some more notes on that. So let's get to it. Read on.
Cougars Hold First Live Scrimmage of Fall Camp - WSUCougars.com
PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State University held its first live scrimmage of fall camp Wednesday afternoon, working through 55 plays for 90 minutes inside Martin Stadium.
Scout.com: SCRIMMAGE 1: Depth in evidence
PULLMAN -- Building depth has been a focus for the Cougs this fall and it was re-emphasized in Wednesday afternoon’s scrimmage, the first official scrimmage of fall camp. The 45 minute session was heavily devoted to the 2s and 3s seeing action, but there was no shortage of highlights, including something from a Cougar TE that in recent times has come along about as often as a solar eclipse.
WSU Notebook: Cougars boasting depth at wide receiver " Kitsap Sun
PULLMAN — Standout wide receiver Marquess Wilson is every bit as quick on his feet off the field as on for the Washington State Cougars. Asked where he would rank WSU's deep and talented group of receivers in the Pacific-12 Conference, Wilson said, "I'd say we're in the top three."
WSU linebackers have specs, if not experience - Spokesman.com - Aug. 17, 2011
PULLMAN – One thing can be said about Washington State’s linebacker corps this season: They all look the part. Wait, there’s one more thing: They’re young.
Cougars' athletic department will aid in academic costs - Spokesman.com - Aug. 16, 2011
Faced with a $40 million budget cut in the biennium that ends with the 2013 fiscal year, Washington State University president Elson Floyd is looking for help wherever he can find it. And he will get some from his athletic department. When the Pac-12’s expanded media deal kicks in next school year, the department will assume academic service costs previously covered by the administration.
WSU Athletics has this photo gallery from the scrimmage.
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Galvin?
Seems to be a lot less excitement coming out of the Galvin camp compared to last year. I can understand that maybe he isn’t quite 100%, the fact that he’s 171 pounds, and the first two games are basically pre-season games for SDSU, so there’s no reason to have him go full tilt.
Still though, should we temper our optimism for Galvin being the solution to the worst running game in college football the last three years?
Also, should I prepare for having Sankey envy? I need to start preparing my emotional state right now if Sankey is great and our running game remains fractured.
I like what I've seen from Galvin at practice.
He’s fast, he’s quick, fluid out of his cuts, and he can deliver much more of a hit than you would expect from a smaller guy.
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by Brett the 49er on Aug 18, 2011 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Sankey is gonna be really good.
My opinion of his talent didn’t change when he left for UW. Playing time is going to be his biggest obstacle with a ton of good RBs in front of him, but the fact that they’re talking about not redshirting him so he can see the field this year will all of those guys ahead of him should tell you how good he is.
If he were here, he’d be the #1 RB without question. As for Galvin, I actually think I’ve heard more optimism for him this year than last.
by Kyle Rancourt on Aug 18, 2011 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I know it's common for a verbal to jump ship
And it is also childish to wish bad on a player, but I just can’t help myself. I would not be too upset if Sankey happend to fall flat on his face. Whenever I hear how well he is doing it is like nails on a chalkboard for me.
Oh I don't wish him well at all.
At least from a production standpoint. There are people who are hoping he gets hurt, which is idiot and incredibly immature. I hope I’m wrong about his talent and he sucks. But I’m fairly confident he’ll be really good, and it hurts my heart.
by Kyle Rancourt on Aug 18, 2011 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Which is idiot made me smile
I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
If I were in your shoes, I'd absolutely hope he develops fumble-itis and then get benched while burning a red shirt
…totally understandable
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
by Gekko Mojo on Aug 20, 2011 1:55 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
He's running with the 1's
If that doesn’t say excitement, I’m not sure what you’re meaning. He’s 100% and still very high in the coaches minds, which is why he’s 1B to Mitz’s 1A.
If you look at the last three years, just b/c someone is named 1b doesn't mean they'll be an effective RB.
Like I said, I’m not saying there is substantial information to have an opinion either way on the running game, for all I know they could be concealing or protecting him before the season begins, but there has been nothing from the fall camp practices that indicate to me that the running game will climb out of the mudhole it’s been in during the Wulff era.
by dertingfactor on Aug 18, 2011 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions
One thing I saw from all of the running plays,
was that our small backs would disappear into the scrum at the line of scrimmage, and than pop out on the other side. That occured from the throughout the scrimmage, rather it was the 1s or the 3s & 4s
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by Neil Vincent Roberts on Aug 18, 2011 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Perhaps that speaks to an inability to tackle runners
I hope that isn’t a problem again this year.
I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
I don't know
from where I was sitting it looked like the defense was wrapping up more. Usually it looks like they hit them and than hope they fall down.
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by Neil Vincent Roberts on Aug 18, 2011 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I am praying to the gods
that they wrap up and tackle backwards this season. I got soooooo tired of watching our tacklers wrap up, stand up and then get drug for another 3-8 yards.
I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
Ya I know what you mean.
Hard to get a feel for that in a scrimmage though
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by Neil Vincent Roberts on Aug 19, 2011 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
He is the size of a high school cheerleader...
… So thinking of him as a consistent every-down contributor may be unrealistic. But as a change o pace guy who can hit a few home runs on fly sweeps, toss sweeps and screens? Looks good from here.
Damn, my eyeball tastes good.
@chrislandon
by Gekko Mojo on Aug 20, 2011 2:10 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Galvin is probably pound-for-pound the strongest player in the Pac-12
He’s a freak of nature; i’m not sure his stature should be held against him.
Yeah.
Running with the 1’s when your other ‘backs are Logwone Mitz, Arthur Burns, Carl Winston, and Leon Brooks isn’t something that’s brag worthy.
by Kyle Rancourt on Aug 18, 2011 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Whats wrong with Mitz and Winston?
I thought that Mitz was a good runner, but he made mental errors off the ball.
Mitz has a rather distinct lack of speed
He’s defiantly a bruiser. Nothing wrong with that but I’d love a running back with a little speed and that can catch in this particular system
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by Michael The Coug on Aug 18, 2011 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
What's wrong with Mitz and Winston?
Well, Winston is a career backup, so when you’re above him on the depth chart, that’s like bragging you’re above David Gilbertson on the QB depth chart.
Mitz is fine. He’s not terrible, but he’s not All Pac 12, either. He’s not very fast which, whatever, but he’s awful at catching the ball out of the backfield and doesn’t necessarily do any one thing well. Do you remember Dwight Tardy? Tardy would have ran circles around this crop of RBs. Galvin is the one guy who has a chance to be special, and that’s because of his world class speed. However, at 170ish pounds, I’m afraid he’s going to break the first time someone hits him.
So, really, there’s nothing “wrong” with Mitz. Other than the fact that he’s starter by default (and because he’s a Senior).
by Kyle Rancourt on Aug 18, 2011 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Here is a great example of why I'm starting to feel concerned
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goLWbE0gZuQ
Four days ago Grippi interviewed Wulff. At the 50 second mark, Grippi asks Wulff what he thinks of the running back situation.
You can totally tell he is uncomfortable with answering the question in a positive light. Maybe he’s concealing Galvin, I doubt it but I guess it’s possible.
I don’t know, what do you guys think?
If I remember right
Grippi mentioned something about wanting to keep Galvin under wraps until the season starts, hoping to surprise people.
Most of the 1's offense only had one series.
It was crazy, Holliday and Clement got a ton of time. I really wish I had remembered to grab my camera on the way out of my room.
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by Neil Vincent Roberts on Aug 18, 2011 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Well and also based off the last 3 seasons, there's not a whole lot of reason
to be excited about the running game until there is actual game evidence to back it up.
Hey I didn't send that pic!
That was Dan Shirley!
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I told him not to do it, that's just way too mean.
I even avoided tweeting about my trip, because I knew I was killing you guys. I tried my best!
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by Brett the 49er on Aug 18, 2011 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Really nice of you to resist.
by Mark Sandritter on Aug 18, 2011 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
But I've found two of the three ways to your heart, no?
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by Brett the 49er on Aug 18, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Cougar County with a side of Sellas calzone and a #Cougharmonyontwitter to drink
Me thinks Kyle would leave Mrs. Kyle for that if it’s what you could offer.
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by Michael The Coug on Aug 18, 2011 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to say
That felt really good to read. The emotion displayed in those 4 tweets should be used to market WSU. Not a single reader of this site can’t understand how good you were feeling. I could smell the evening wheat fields reading that and can’t wait to be back in Pullman myself after 8 years. Thanks.
I feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football. Ugh
It's amazing to be in Pullman right now.
Speaking of that Sellas is calling….
Attractive, Intelligent, Smart A**
by Neil Vincent Roberts on Aug 18, 2011 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Please, no CHATSPEAK here on CougCenter. Thanks.
Consider yourself warned.
"Borrow money from a pessimist - they don't expect it back"
by SoCalCoug on Aug 18, 2011 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 8 recs
I was concerned about the incoming freshman's hairdoos
and if they will hold up through camp. Mark and I have considered this class to have the most talent hair-wise we have seen in the Palouse in quite some time. One of my concerns was D. Williams hair.
As you can see I was worried about his hair and the helmet conditions.
As you can see D. Williams hair and his helmet are having their trouble.
He may have to talk to the equipment manager about getting the Mark Kelso special.
Issues like this and injuries in fall camp keep me up at night.
"Borrow money from a pessimist - they don't expect it back"
by SoCalCoug on Aug 18, 2011 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I heard Mitchell and Dockery
are going to be in fall classes. I also heard Max Gama might be coming this fall. Is this true? Brock Lutes and Cherry are going to Junior College. Has anyone heard about Wendell Taiese? If we get these answers, this covers the class of 2011.
"Borrow money from a pessimist - they don't expect it back"
re: Mitchell
I don’t know if you have premium Cougfan.com, but here’s a story from today with Mitchell’s picture and from the headline it sounds like he’s on campus.
Attractive, Intelligent, Short Attention Span, Timbers Fan Reader
Approved for classes,
but not cleared for practices yet.
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by TiltingRight on Aug 18, 2011 8:35 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Taiese posts
say he is already at a JC.
Cougfan has been jumpin the gun since they were indy.
I thought I would look at how we did on lineman.
Offense
Yes-Moritz Christ
Yes-Alex Mitchell (Scout has him listed as a DL on the roster)
Yes-Matt Goetz – JC
Yes-Rico Forbes – JC
Yes-Taylor Meighn – JC
No-Wendell Taiese
Defense
Yes-Lenard Williams – JC
Yes-Ian Knight – JC
Yes-T.J. Poloai
Yes-David Davis
Yes-Darryl Paulo
No-Brock Lutes
No-Niki Aumua-JC
No-Eli Edwards-JC (grey shirt?)
No-Demetrius Cherry
"Borrow money from a pessimist - they don't expect it back"
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