Feagin

I don't recall seeing him play at all on Saturday. The program listed him at WR, but as you mentioned that position is about 20 deep.

Spring game plus

I don't know if they still have the personnel problems they had when Lloyd stopped having a true blue-white scrimmage, but I'd like the to go back to that format, if possible. It would give fans a chance to see individual players playing against opponents of all levels. And the fans would pull for offensive big plays, as they do anyhow.

spring game

Wow, you last entry was very blog-like

I watched the game online. I believe it was the video feed from the megatron (do they still call them that?). The audio was from TKA. I didn't watch every play, and I could only see what was on the screen, but WTKA had some good in-booth people (Minnery, Hanlon, etc), as well as the occasional on-field interview with Michael Taylor (age 47), Mike Hart, etc. I didn't listen to any pre or post game so I don't know how that went.

Forcier has skill, which I expected, but he made a few boffo mistakes. He seems to be smart and barring injuries, should be very very good in a couple years.

The O, in general, looked good. I was impressed with the running game, usually. I think all of the backs looked good. Looking forward to seeing healthy, happy Carlos Brown, along with Minor. Could be a good backfield.

There are 27 WRs, and they are all OK. I really don't like the WR corp. Hopefully, Rodrig's offense will make them look better than I think they are.

Defensively, it was disappointing that the 1st D didn't dominate the second O. It could be a long season in that area. I expect improvement, but I have a feeling there will a call for a new DC after the season by many people.

I was suprised at how realistic most of the broadcasters were when discussing the possible record. The only times I heard 8-4 was when it was followed by the words "easy schedule". Otherwise, it was below that. The most (over)confident were the former players. I think it just hurts them to predict 6-6 for their old program.

I really think some blogger who has time for it should make a big deal out of the Michael Taylor age thing and pursue/investigate it through whatever means they have. I did send an email to WTKA just to see if they (or he) would respond. I doubt if they will. If it was someone that I didn't think was an idiot, I probably wouldn't care. But, because I think most of what he says is stupid, I want to call him out on it. Next time he is on the air, you need to call in.

Spring Game thoughts

We headed over to the spring game this morning shortly after 8 to tour the locker rooms. As we approached Main Street we could see there was a line that extended almost to Keech. It is important to note, the line was like 3-4 people wide went around the south end of the stadium around the south and east sides of Crisler to the locker room. Since we didn't have anything else to do, we got in line and took our chances.

We saw the MGoBlog/Varsity Blue tail gate. They had about 5-6 people but every once in a while some one would walk up to Brian and shake his hand. I'm pretty sure one of the people around the grill was gsimms85 of 3 and out.

Shortly after that they stopped letting people into the locker rooms so we didn't make it.

The Flag game was pretty lame - Brando and Beckman were on the field trying to make it exciting with immediate interviews etc - but it didn't really work. Larry Foote (don't tell the Steelers) was the best player along with Ron Bellamy (as Johnny from RBUAS could have told you.)

The 1st string offense looked pretty good at times. I would say Tate seemed to be more confident in his reads etc. than Threet or Sheridan had been last season. His arm seems to be acceptable and his mobility is much needed for this offense to work. I wouldn't be surprised to see mistakes of overconfidence more than anything else.

Carlos Brown and Kevin Grady had some nice plays. Roundtree made some nice catches. One the 2nd and 3rd team offense I thought Jim Potempa is someone to root for. He runs straight ahead and seems to fall forward - it wold be great to see him play 4-5 games this season as that would probably mean M is way ahead.

The defense did not show much. I didn't realize Warren was injured. Graham didn't play much. Mike Martin didn't play at all and RVB got hurt early and didn't return. Hopefully their absence explains some of the lack of results from the D.

They announced an estimated crowd over 50,000. I don't doubt that number. Stadium looks like it is going to be very nice when it is done. I'll try to figure out how to post the photos I took.

Happy Easter/Passover/Second weekend in April.