1981 - Love your report. Better than mine. Wish we could see your full notes. I'll write from my notes (text messages to my NIU buddy) so there may be some repeat comments.
45, partly sunny and mild wind allowed the team to practice outdoors today. The team invited the refs to practice. Glad to be in stands again. Better view of the action.
Travyon in the Juiced jersey started practice with a round-off and backflip. The team had another strong practice with energy on both sides.
First few minutes was a battle on 1-1, Offensive player vs Defensive. I loved the Oline vs Dline bomb that Rocky just misssed deep. Funny stuff but good energy to get practice going. Competition is a theme.
Didn't see Hamption today. Kacper was practing. I recall he missed the last 2 Saturdays. I think it was Pugh who was slowed with an ankle but did return half-way in practice.
Foley had some good hang-time today in full punting action. Saw several fair catches Team practiced getting on the field quickly and precisely. Then covering/returning the kick. Tucker looks to be #1 returner again.
10, Dozier and 82 Tewes had TDS early.
QBs Lomax is clearly #2 and Lynch #3. Fletcher did drills but not live offense.
Rocky stepped over fallen lineman for a goalline TD.
Dozier had another TD this time a 10 yard run after Lynch saved a low snap.
Ball at Midfield:
Rocky's deep pass caused a pass interference on D.
Starting to notice that the RBs catching passes is going to be a part of this offense this year.
Cowbells were a part of the practice today along with a big silver necklace with a cowbell. No word if Blue Oyster Cult approved.
Lomax to McCray. Next play Lomax pressured and sacked.
Next Lomax QB keeper failed.
A Brown and Blakemore in street clothes again. Dozier is getting plenty of reps and showing that he can be a weapon. It may not be a surprise if Dozier gets RB reps come September.
Classen, TE big catch over mid then takes a big hit for first down. Lots of energy from sidelines.
Tucker was doing Tucker things today. Watching him in drills. Great hands, still.
Looked like he dislocated a finger. Came back with a finger splint. Hoping for best.
Mason Pierre-Antoine 20 yards to sideline from Rocky.
After watching a few practices, and this won't be a surprise, Rocky is a clear number 1 and everyone else fighting for second spot.
Lynch hits 84, Gumbs on curl, almost intercepted but George takes it for TD.
Next play Quinn Urwiler gets a sack
Sidelines struggles to get plays called. Coach demands sidlelines improves communication.
Lynch to Travis TD.
Trick play snuffed by D. Def. sideline erupts.
Couple plays later and D snuffs out another trick play.
Offensive line backups false start twice in a row. Coach does a hockey line change and puts first team O-line back in.
Harry, as teammates call him, Waylee is good and not being challenged for top RB spot.
20, Jordan White gets pick 6 TD on a deflected pass. He is a having a good day. Defense is starting to get under O skin. Next play or 2 and there is a skirmish on defensive sidelines.
Offense wakes up. Soraghan big play for first down and O erupts.
Downfield blocking goes on past whistle and D gets called for retaliation for another 15 yards. Things a tad testy.
Next play Rocky hits Trey for TD. 80 TD yard drive after a pick 6. Great battle.
Lomax trouble finding open WR. QB keeper. Lomax pass broken up by Joey Rattin. Pass into double team.
Rocky 1st down pass. Harry for 30 yd TD but called "tagged" at 20.
Rocky looks off defender and completes another first down.
Trick play for a TD. Had me lauging mid-play. Sorry to tease but rather not put this play out there. If they use it this season I'll be sure to tell.
2 point play but defense calls timeout.
Tewes high point ball but lands out of bounds.
Toure TD from Rocky.
Lomax incomplete on sidearm pass.
Lomax to Gumbs.
End of practice and Coach reminds team to review the film.
Spring Showcase is next Saturday 10am.
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