Comments on: Football: Training camp report — Aug. 8

By: MoreNCsarecoming

MoreNCsarecoming — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 04:22:39 +0000

JO – your article on the WRs posted tonight was well done. Thank you for your time and effort. Would it be possible to ask Boateng and Tucker what were the hardest hits they experienced last year?

By: Larry

Larry — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:46:49 +0000

I don’t know how it is this year, but the past two or so years they have had security folks posted at every point of entry and at Tightwad Hill so that people can’t sneak in to watch practices. To enter the stadium, you have to go to the office and get a pass to attend, but I believe you have to be family of the players etc.
Does anyone know more details about attending practices?

By: milo

milo — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:26:24 +0000

While I might attend one practice just to see, I can appreciate why practice is closed even though I watch one. I think it minimizes distractions and helps focus and it keeps football from becoming a zoo.

I don’t think it’s about secrecy although when you hear about how $C will go to any length for a competitive advantage (payola, looking the other way, coach/consultants, etc.) there’s nothing wrong with be cautious. The thing about Memorial is it’s pretty easy to get in.

Beyond that, nice report. It sounds like things are coming together.

By: nickle

nickle — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:52:54 +0000

Great analysis NC. Or it could just mean SC’s situation at QB is in serious question if a true freshman is competing for the job. Just depends how you look at it.

If you follow college football, you would know how hard it is for a first yr qb to perform well, especially those who haven’t been around for long at a program.

By: Pug

Pug — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 17:54:08 +0000

This sounds good for Riley and the receivers. They are the key to success for the season. If other teams have to defend the pass and can’t stack the box against the run, the Bears offense will be very potent and Jahvid Best will run wild. Riley is going to have to tear somebody up with the passing game first, though.

By: abe

abe — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:44:05 +0000

i must admit, i like the idea of opening up practices to the public. not only does it allow fans to become more involved with their team, i think it also provides motivation for the players. i used to watch the ‘SC practices and when someone does something nice the fans cheer and this makes everybody else work extra hard to earn some cheer also. after all we are egotistic maniacs and we love attention and admiration from people. i understand the general reason often given for having closed practices is to keep plays secret and all but i find that to be bullshit. first of all, the majority of practice is basic work and drills not installing plays, especially during camp. football games are not one on just specific trick plays and such but consistent hard work and execution. I think we can do the same thing what Pete, Sark…etc do which is have open practices and towards the end hold a few closed practices to install some secret plays.

By: covinared

covinared — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:42:32 +0000

One thing my life is missing is rooting for a team that opens all its practices to the public. God why have you forsaken me?

By: MoreNCsarecoming

MoreNCsarecoming — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:39:41 +0000

Worth reading. Why is that a true freshman QB can be competing for arguably the most prestigious position in the country and succeed. It is because of coaching, talent, coaching and coaching. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/08/08/sports/s204226D56.DTL

By: Shawn

Shawn — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 05:24:58 +0000

it is what it is. that’s deep.

By: MoreNCsarecoming

MoreNCsarecoming — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:55:34 +0000

And this practise is on Tedford. This summarizes exactly what is the difference between our practices and yours. PC opens up every practise to the public. Why? Because it motivates the players. They act like a real game is happening. It is what it is.