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It'll be a scrimmage. Let's be clear. The objective is hopefully crisp development and health. What most players accomplish against Bethune may not necessarily translate to how they can or should win against TAMU or ACC-level talent. That said, still lots of stuff to look for while I sit there watching till the clock ticks to 00:00.
QB TVD - No, I won't really be watching for big stats or any proof that we'll have a downfield attack. If you don't already know #9, this "what to look for during a scrimmage against Bethune" might not be the content you want. That said, I'll specifically watch for what they have TVD practice. He'll likely have more crossing routes and inside-the-hashes throws to make this season. I look forward to watching his improvement against zone defenses, anticipating his throws more, and touch passes. I expect we'll get some easy money tomorrow to the RBs and down the seams to the TEs, but looking for the crossing throws he'll need for later in the season. Later this season, I want to see him move his feet and "spark the game" quicker by running, but I definitely hope that is NOT against Bethune.
RB Thad Franklin - Have a decent idea of what we'll see from the other two backs. Want to see how #22 looks in a gap scheme, possibly running downhill, and if they try him in the pass game. I think he may be one of those players who plays in games better than what he practices.
RB Walkons and/or recent transfer - I just want to see them eat up 10-15 carries (combined) at the end of the game and help us preserve our health.
TE Elijah Arroyo - I think #80 is our dude. If we're going to surprise folks with any aspect of our passing game, I think Arroyo has a significant role in that product. Do we immediately put on film his ability to stretch a defense and win some matchups against Safeties?
OL Rivers - To have the OL we need against the better teams, I believe he needs to be at his best. Watching #64 push around Bethune might not prove a ton, but NOT pushing them around tells us a lot, as it has in previous years.
OL Anez Cooper - Based on the camp hype, he's impressed. Look forward to watching #55 in a gap scheme where his sheer size and power might be of use to us later.
WR Brinson - Restrepo will get his looks and catches. Key Smith will as well. I'm looking for another one of these players (especially with George presumed out) who play in games better than they practice. Look for #0 in the RZ and, ideally, on some tougher slant or in-breaking routes we'll need.
WR Isaiah Horton - He may or may not get on the field late, but a flash here may help us later. Keep your eyes open late in the game for the taller #16 (assuming the current roster numbers didn't change).
DE Nyjalik Kelly - Release him. The much anticipated coming out party of a player many of us believed was underrated coming out of HS and has had nothing but praise from just about everyone. I can't even tell you his final number (#32?) because I'm not sure the roster (let's not make this that thread) is accurately updated. How early will he get in? Looking for 10-12 second half snaps. Maybe he flashes.
LB Caleb Johnson - I think we'll need #40 pretty quickly this season. Sometimes, it's tough to judge LBs in practice settings. I think LB evaluations are usually best left for game situations, and I hope Caleb or someone like him makes a move.
LB Chase Smith - The forgotten "freak." I really have no clear idea why #41 has gone almost unmentioned throughout Fall camp. Each time he was given an opportunity last season, in a scheme with no real structure, he made a few flash plays.
LB Wesley Bissainthe - For obvious reasons, #31 is a player I'll expect to see later in the game and hopefully "flying around." Young LBs often flash with their speed early in their careers. Over the last 40 years, we've seen it from some of our greats. Don't know if Wesley will reach those heights, but in a boring blowout-type game, that's something to look for during the 4th Q.
CB Malik Curtis - After the Spring game, I mentioned #16 looked sticky, but still undersized. He has his peers and coaches mentioning his name. Let's see what it looks like with the ball in the air. A Malek Young-type would be a welcomed development for the program.
CB Chris Graves and CB Jaden Harris - Love their attributes and feet. Let's see if they (a) get a chance and (b) Bethune puts the ball in the air against either of them (#22 and #19, respectively).
QB TVD - No, I won't really be watching for big stats or any proof that we'll have a downfield attack. If you don't already know #9, this "what to look for during a scrimmage against Bethune" might not be the content you want. That said, I'll specifically watch for what they have TVD practice. He'll likely have more crossing routes and inside-the-hashes throws to make this season. I look forward to watching his improvement against zone defenses, anticipating his throws more, and touch passes. I expect we'll get some easy money tomorrow to the RBs and down the seams to the TEs, but looking for the crossing throws he'll need for later in the season. Later this season, I want to see him move his feet and "spark the game" quicker by running, but I definitely hope that is NOT against Bethune.
RB Thad Franklin - Have a decent idea of what we'll see from the other two backs. Want to see how #22 looks in a gap scheme, possibly running downhill, and if they try him in the pass game. I think he may be one of those players who plays in games better than what he practices.
RB Walkons and/or recent transfer - I just want to see them eat up 10-15 carries (combined) at the end of the game and help us preserve our health.
TE Elijah Arroyo - I think #80 is our dude. If we're going to surprise folks with any aspect of our passing game, I think Arroyo has a significant role in that product. Do we immediately put on film his ability to stretch a defense and win some matchups against Safeties?
OL Rivers - To have the OL we need against the better teams, I believe he needs to be at his best. Watching #64 push around Bethune might not prove a ton, but NOT pushing them around tells us a lot, as it has in previous years.
OL Anez Cooper - Based on the camp hype, he's impressed. Look forward to watching #55 in a gap scheme where his sheer size and power might be of use to us later.
WR Brinson - Restrepo will get his looks and catches. Key Smith will as well. I'm looking for another one of these players (especially with George presumed out) who play in games better than they practice. Look for #0 in the RZ and, ideally, on some tougher slant or in-breaking routes we'll need.
WR Isaiah Horton - He may or may not get on the field late, but a flash here may help us later. Keep your eyes open late in the game for the taller #16 (assuming the current roster numbers didn't change).
DE Nyjalik Kelly - Release him. The much anticipated coming out party of a player many of us believed was underrated coming out of HS and has had nothing but praise from just about everyone. I can't even tell you his final number (#32?) because I'm not sure the roster (let's not make this that thread) is accurately updated. How early will he get in? Looking for 10-12 second half snaps. Maybe he flashes.
LB Caleb Johnson - I think we'll need #40 pretty quickly this season. Sometimes, it's tough to judge LBs in practice settings. I think LB evaluations are usually best left for game situations, and I hope Caleb or someone like him makes a move.
LB Chase Smith - The forgotten "freak." I really have no clear idea why #41 has gone almost unmentioned throughout Fall camp. Each time he was given an opportunity last season, in a scheme with no real structure, he made a few flash plays.
LB Wesley Bissainthe - For obvious reasons, #31 is a player I'll expect to see later in the game and hopefully "flying around." Young LBs often flash with their speed early in their careers. Over the last 40 years, we've seen it from some of our greats. Don't know if Wesley will reach those heights, but in a boring blowout-type game, that's something to look for during the 4th Q.
CB Malik Curtis - After the Spring game, I mentioned #16 looked sticky, but still undersized. He has his peers and coaches mentioning his name. Let's see what it looks like with the ball in the air. A Malek Young-type would be a welcomed development for the program.
CB Chris Graves and CB Jaden Harris - Love their attributes and feet. Let's see if they (a) get a chance and (b) Bethune puts the ball in the air against either of them (#22 and #19, respectively).
