Cougar Corner Blog
Thursday, August 10, 2006
A Week of Practice
The Cougars have completed their first week of practice. Here's the buzz on whats been happening.
On Mackay Jacobsen:
"You see a lot of kids straight out of high school that are really cocky and they think they know everything and they're really just an average player," said tight end Daniel Coats. "But McKay came out and he wanted to learn from anybody. He was probably the hardest worker this summer, trying to learn (the offense) and just trying to become the best he can as fast as he can. We give him a lot of crap because everybody else out of Texas is like, 'Texas this and Texas that.' But he's really quiet and he makes plays. We always make fun of him like he's like that, but he's not."Taken from: Y Receiver Catching On Fast [deseretnews.com]
On BYU's Secondary:
"It's an amazing thing when you watch Kayle Buchanan, Justin Robinson, Quinn Gooch and Dustin Gabriel after a full year of being in the fire and dodging the bullets and getting hit by bullets," Mendenhall said. "Their state of readiness is completely different. They're able to set a higher standard for the new players coming in. Coach Hill is doing a fantastic job with the technical part of their game. They meet longer than any group on our team, but I think they're anxious to do that knowing that the improvement they make can help our team win."Taken from: Y Secondary Making Strides [deseretnews.com]
And...
The secondary was hands down the weak link of last year’s BYU team that finished 6-6. This fall, head coach Bronco Mendenhall likes what he’s seen through four practices, regarding attitudes and competitive level, with that unit.Taken from: Justin Robinson: 'We're Going to Start Over and Be Better' [cougarcorner.com]
The group is healthier this fall camp, which helps greatly. Better footwork, taught by new coach Jaime Hill, has also made a difference, Mendenhall added. He believes the crew has taken to heart that its improvement can aid BYU significantly.
And...
A junior college transfer, Criddle worked with the first-team defense during Wednesday's 11-on-11 limited contact scrimmage. He had the hit of the day, causing a fumble by running back Curtis Brown.Taken from: BYU Notes: Walk-on CB getting noticed with physical play [sltrib.com]
BYU Deep Snapper, Ineligable:
BYU's intended player at that position, Matt Johnson, did not qualify academically, coach Bronco Mendenhall said after Wednesday's practice. Johnson earned a scholarship out of Southern California's Citrus College for the sole purpose of snapping the football in kicking and punt situations.Taken from: Cougars Lose Snapper to Acedemic Ineligibility [sltrib.com]
Cougars Running Attack:
"We have great running backs," Mendenhall said. "Fui Vakapuna is one of the best players I've been around, very physical, very fast. Manase Tonga is extremely physical, coming back with experience from last year. I'm very excited about a young player coming up, Harvey Unga. Ray Hudson is also a player with open field potential. Then kind of tying the entire group together is Joe Semanoff, [who] stepped up in a role against New Mexico and helped us win one of the most critical games of the year."Taken from: BYU football's running attack boasts depth, talent and experience [newsnet.byu.edu]
Cougar Practice Reports:
After position-specific drills, the Cougars lined up for run-defense drills. The defensive line and linebackers had their first opportunity to hit in a three-quarters speed drill. Contact was limited as players weren't allowed to tackle. In the running drill, the defensive line and linebackers held the running game in check.Taken from: Practice Report: Cougars Making Improvement [byucougars.com]
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