TJ and Vele. TJ’s knee isn’t quite ready so I don’t think he’ll go. Vele with the collarbone. Moss has practiced everyday with the 1’s. No reason to believe he won’t play. Covey has run with the 2’s the majority of camp but mostly because he’s been given down time. He looks fine and is approaching a full 9 months out.
A little thin in camp at the slot with Vickers, Covey and Vele slowed or on pitch counts. Enis has gotten some time there. Simpkins has looked great, Thompson is ready and so is Dixon. Thompson poised for a strong year if he stays healthy. Samson banged up a finger last week. Not sure how it affects him but he’s been his steady self.
Guy to watch is Brant Kuithe. So fast for his size and can get deep. Big mismatch at the 2nd level and will make big plays this season. Fotheringham is massive and will be a stud blocking and in possession routes. Brant will be a difference maker. Ludwig LOVES Kuithe and will use the TE’s a ton. Yasmin actually might get some time this year as well. Coming along nicely. Incredibly athletic.
TDS went with a light box last year when we spread them out but probably because of Takitaki. Expect the same this year. We will be able to hit the edges. For some reason they seem to think their D-line can hold us with a 5 man box. In the 2nd half we ran basic against them and the struggled mightily to stop it and our D-line dominated. It was really simple stuff. Shelley didn’t play well until maybe midway through the 3rd. Not sure if we wore them down or if it was just talent rising…probably a little of both. We will throw out of any formation and Huntley has had a very good Fall so expect a lot from him this year. DHC is your number 2 and depending on situation Brumfield (banger) /Wilmore (speed) and TJ (speed and good hands) when healthy. Expect to be pretty balanced.
Rising has an absolute canon. Will be interesting to see his development this year.
Ludwig is much more experienced this time around…really think he’s the difference (and the players do too). We‘ll see.
Maea is pretty damn good. Bam is physically a starter but is still learning the play book depending on his NCAA eligibility stuff he’ll work his way in to the lineup when cleared. Keaton Bills is going to be sooooo good. Next years line and the few after that will be in good shape and this year’s is better that most think.
Lennon is very good…booming leg that will remind you of someone. Strauch is fine…not an NFL guy but should make the kicks we need him to make.
D-line is really good and highly motivated based on the talk coming out of Provo. Supposedly going at Anae (😂), Maxs is a midget and Penisini isn’t very good (even though some pro scouts rank him higher than Fotu). Blackmon is READY as a Safety…man is he ready.
Concern Bernard will be too hyped and do something stupid…they’ll go after him so he needs to keep his composure. We will contain Wilson and HIT him this year and see how he responds. Bradlee will be hunting.
Lewis is very good on the other side and should have help with safety cover which baits them to JJ’s side…Good Luck. Burgess is solid. Does his job.
See you in Provo! Go Utes!
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