**Official LU Football Practice Thread**

[Guest NorthoftheBorder]

Like you said in an earlier post, Kevin Johnson looks the part. Hopefully he will have a big season along with the rest of the WR's.

[Mike]

A few thoughts from Wednesday's (8/8) practice:

 

1. We will see a dramatic change in our running game this season. I know I'm not really reaching here but with the additions of Herschel Sims & Darrell Harris, the health of DePauldrick Garrett, and another year of work from the returning Mike Venson and Caleb Harmon the running game should be a strength in 2012. Harris was solid again last night and I feel pretty confident will contribute as a freshman.

 

2. There was a lot of special teams work last night. The team did drills from kickoff coverage to punt blocking to the basics of field goal kicking. It's obvious that the play of the special teams has been a concern and focal point for the staff.

 

3. They weren't in full pads but the intensity was still high last night. During many of the O vs D running drills the defense tackled the RB, I even saw one of the QB's get knocked down. These guys should be fun to watch get after it in full pads tonight.

 

4. As I mentioned in the OLine thread I think these guys will be ready by the time the season arrives. There were good and bad moments last night but it's to be expected at the 3rd practice. Once starters are named and established and the guys get in game shape this unit should be fine. I have full confidence in Coach McKnight's ability to coach these guys up into a strength of the team.

 

5. Another position of strength for this team will be the tight ends. Everytime I looked up it seemed Soto, Ploch or Hanna was making a play for the offense. We already saw what McVey was capable of last season so when he gets fully involved that'll a lot of weapons for Coach Kueck to utilitze.

[Mike]

I'm headed to practice again tonight, the first night in full pads. I'm dragging our old friend Fred Davis with me. May have some interviews posted tonight when it ends. Don't forget to follow on twitter at www.twitter.com/bigredinsider!

 

 

[Who Dat]

i appreciate the coverage. will there be any videos posted of tonight?

[Guest NorthoftheBorder]

At practice tonight. I think we have most of the pieces of the puzzle are there, just need to get some experience and for the new coaches to "coach them up"!!!! Looking forward to see how these guys progress.

 

My thoughts are:

 

Strengths - RB's & LB's & TE's

Potential improved areas - DB's & DL

Potential Push - WR's

Question Mark's - QB & OL

[panchovilla]

why are there question marks at QB? is mossakowski not showing his potential?

[Mike]

why are there question marks at QB? is mossakowski not showing his potential?

 

 

Mossakowski will be the starter barring an injury IMO.

 

Here's the Fred's interview with Coach Woodard after practice tonight. I'll provide some thoughts tomorrow.

 

 

 

[Guest NorthoftheBorder]

why are there question marks at QB? is mossakowski not showing his potential?

Because they only have 1 game (Berry) of college experience between them.

[panchovilla]

why are there question marks at QB? is mossakowski not showing his potential?

 

 

Mossakowski will be the starter barring an injury IMO.

 

Here's the Fred's interview with Coach Woodard after practice tonight. I'll provide some thoughts tomorrow.

 

 

so he's looking pretty good then and there shouldn't be any question marks?

 

 

[Mr.KnowItAll]

Offense, partially the offensive line, didn't look to great tonight. Or the defense looked awesome. Not sure which one.

[coachacola]

Some tweets from the scrimmage today:

 

Nick Canizales ‏@NickCanizales Offensive Lineman Ian Kelso could be out for the season after suffering knee injury. LU sent him to specialist. Will know more Mon or Tues

 

Nick Canizales ‏@NickCanizales

@bigredinsider It was hot! Defense looked good. Flying around making stops. Put in a couple of new pkg's in. Offense will gel together.

 

Nick Canizales ‏@NickCanizales If it was a regular season game, Dorsey would of played. Should be back to full strength sometime this week

 

Nick Canizales ‏@NickCanizales Coach Woodard tells me that the defense is ahead of the offense right now. Good first scrimmage

 

 

Nick Canizales ‏@NickCanizales Defensive Lineman Adrian Dorsey did not play in today's scrimmage due to stinger to shoulder #Lamar

[coachacola]

Head coach Ray Woodard, quarterback Caleb Berry and defensive lineman John Prescott talk about LU Football's first scrimmage of the year.

 

Link:

 

Story: http://www.lamarcardinals.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/081112aaa.html

[Mike]

I'm heading to practice tonight. Check for updates here and on our twitter account:

 

 

[Mike]

I'm heading to practice tonight. Check for updates here and on our twitter account:

 

 

found out they cancelled practice tonight to let the team study for finals tomorrow. We'll plan on being there for updates tomorrow night!

[Mike]

Lets try this again.....I'll be at practice tonight so watch for updates on our twitter account:

and on this thread!

[Guest CardAmbassador]

Mike and Nick with some practice updates:

 

There has been alot of tweets tonight. These are in reverse chronological order, this is alot of copying a pasting.

 

#Lamar OL Ian Kelso has slight tear in knee. Will attempt to play. LB Anthony Beard will be out for the season with knee

 

Cardinals offense. #bigredinsider pic.twitter.com/6vnXt0wM

 

QB's with Coach Kueck pic.twitter.com/VRA6ZYuz

 

More special teams work. This time on KO returns. Very detailed work... #bigredinsider

 

@thechadcooper @wacjack they excite me more than HBU. Hell more than Nicholls State.

 

Berry to Nelson for 25 yd TD. berry is very very sharp tonight. #bigredinsider

 

@LUcrew_Frenchy with a very nice 50 yd catch from Caleb Berry. #bigredinsider

 

@DarrenRushing thought he had a better night last night to this point but he's been ok (as I type this he threw an INT) :)

 

 

@LUcrew_Frenchy having a good practice tonight. #bigredinsider

 

@CBT_4 with some solid coverage and pass breakup. #bigredinsider

 

Stouts leg looks stronger so far this year at practices #bigredinsider

 

Take it back on Ball. Not kicking. In uniform but holding not kicking. #bigredinsider

 

Good to see Alex Ball kicking again tonight after missing last night. #bigredinsider

 

Starting simulation drills. O wins play 1 D wins play 2 #bigredinsider

 

Former PNG Indian Jayce Nelson shows good work ethic and still has awesome hands. #bigredinsider

 

McKnight is Great for team building. Fun to watch. #bigredinsider

 

@papabear1331 full scrimmage sat night at 7:00 at stadium.

 

@papabear1331 still a work in progress but they're coming around.

 

One thing rarely talked about that we take for granted is how good a punter Kahler is. Hes booming them again tonight. #bigredinsider

 

Darrell Harris still having some solid practices. Good burst and speed. Hit the hole well. #bigredinsider

 

@NickCanizales come in some shorts and BRI tshirt then change. ;) goo seeing u too.

 

Caleb Harmon makes a good block to help spring Herschel Sims for a big gain #bigredinsider

 

#Lamar Freshman DB Xavier Bethany did not qualify. Will sit out this year

Retweeted by BigRedInsider.com

 

Barry Ford looks to have slightly injured himself or got sick during drills. Currently sitting out. #bigredinsider

 

Still no adren Dorsey. Not in sling but not practicing yet. #bigredinsider

 

See my buddy @NickCanizales at Provost Umphrey Stadium. #bigredinsider

 

At #LU football practice. #bigredinsider

[KABrother88]

How has the JC transfer Oyefeso looked so far?