Comments on: Friday practice

By: Jonathan Okanes

Jonathan Okanes — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:41:33 +0000

Mustang, I’d say Cheadle, Schwartz and Summers-Gavin have made the most impact this spring. Cheadle and Schwartz ran with the second team on Monday.
Jan, you’re reading way too much into it. It was simply a case of Gregory testing different combos.
Beast, Holt has missed time with a concussion but I know the coaches were happy with how he was playing before that. Bishop has been getting backup reps but probably is behind several linebackers because of the team’s depth there. Hagan is still a backup and I get the feeling that Chris Conte is strengthening his position as a starter.
Big D, I’d say as of now Cameron Morrah is still the starter, but Tad Smith certainly is making a run at him. Those are the top two with Skylar Curran next.

By: CALiforniALUM

CALiforniALUM — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:06:18 +0000

JO,

Pretty good reporting for not having any sleep. 8>)

Thanks!

By: MoreNCsarecoming

MoreNCsarecoming — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:26:15 +0000

This is what makes for a great program and develops the kind of loyalty our fans feel toward our program. Forget all of our All Americans, National Championships, Pro players, Heisman Tropyhy winners and Pac 10 championships. All of that means nothing compared to what this article is saying.

It would do all of you well to read this.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/usc/la-sp-streeter20apr20,1,913239.column?track=rss

By: MoreNCsarecoming

MoreNCsarecoming — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 04:49:23 +0000

Must reading. This is what greatness is all about. This should bring tears to your eyes.

http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/usc/la-sp-streeter20apr20,1,913239.column?track=rss

Best regards

MoreNCsarecoming

By: Big D

Big D — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:12:06 +0000

J.O.
How do you see the TEs in order from starter on down?

By: 716BeastMode

716BeastMode — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:28:15 +0000

Any news on DJ Holt? How is he progressing? What about Devin Bishop? From their clippings, I was looking forward to seeing those guys in the LB rotation this year.

Also, any update on Darian Hagan and his chances at winning the starting CB job opposite Squid?

By: Jan K. Oski

Jan K. Oski — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 16:06:22 +0000

Wow! Thanks for the update, JO!

I have to ponder what caused Hicks to play with the 2nd team. I suppose it was a simple matter of testing different combos, but Doxy only had 2 tackles in 7 games on special teams to Hicks 22 in 13 last year. Is Coach Simmons already making an impact on personnel and their play? Gotta ponder that!

Thanks again for the insight, JO!

By: Mustang man

Mustang man — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 15:59:37 +0000

Thanks for the update. Can you comment on the young olinemen from the 07 class: schwartz, cheadle, demartinis, msg, and huber? I’m hoping that by midseason they jump teofilo and the left guard.