Comments on: Football: Training camp report — Aug. 23

By: Jonathan Okanes

Jonathan Okanes — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:59:34 +0000

Davidson, Moncrease doesn’t have much of a chance this season, given the Bears’ depth there. I do remember one pretty hard hit he had during camp. Bottom line though is he hasn’t gotten enough reps to really make a fair conclusion at this point.
Rollon, Sofele has been working strictly with the receivers.
Mike, Calvin had his knee scoped and is out for about another week. Doesn’t look like he’ll be ready for the opener.
Steve, Summers-Gavin simply beat Boskovich out. Boskovich is backing up Summers-Gavin. Justin Cheadle is the other guard. Mike Tepper and Mitchell Schwartz are the tackles with Chris Guarnero at center.

By: CalAlum97

CalAlum97 — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:37:29 +0000

That’s terrible news about Yarnway. In my opinion the problem is twofold, with Yarnway potentially losing game experience and definitely losing experience in Tedford’s system. Assuming he cannot practice throughout much, if not all, of this season, he’ll be forced to learn in a non particpatory manner (by watching players) and studying the playbook. And while observation and studying the playbook are important pieces of a player’s development, he really needs to fully participate in drills, game scenarios, full speed contact and decision making, etc. Without doing so, a player can really fall behind. He seems to have so much potential, I’d hate to see him start his sophomore year still struggling to learn the system. Bummer.

By: Steve W

Steve W — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 05:20:09 +0000

What happened to Mark Boskovich at guard? Wasn’t he the starting guard from last year? Was he beat out at the position this year, and why, or is he injured?

I am assuming that Tepper and Schwartz are set at the tackles. Haven’t heard much about the O-line and how they are playing in camp. Would appreciate an update.

By: ToparchiBear

ToparchiBear — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:53:28 +0000

Davidson, 100% agreeing with you. Execustion on Offense. I want to see more un-predictable play, and more action play. Last few years’s play books were so predictable and mundane. Hope that new Offensive coordinator provides new life into the play book.

Go Bears!

By: Lady Bear

Lady Bear — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 03:08:15 +0000

Mike W – Sadly, I think Calvin is injured again.

By: Mike W

Mike W — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:58:44 +0000

Guys -

been out of the loop for a few weeks. Where is Mike Calvin on the depth chart? Surprised that JO mentioned Lagemann but no Calvin who made great strides last year.

By: Davidson

Davidson — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 22:16:42 +0000

Isi is playing WR.

I think Tucker is severely underrated. He was the most electrifying and dependable receiver they had last year.

His 1st caught EVER was a TD. He amazing catch after catch, and let’s not forget his 1 hander against USC and 76 yarder against Miami (big plays big opponents).

By: abe

abe — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:16:50 +0000

its amazing that Tucker is not even in the back up role considering the fact that in my opinion as far as catching balls and running routes are concerned he was probably the best performer. Jones might be the best receiver this year, but i have yet to watch him play and if my life depended on it i would name Tucker #1 base on what i have seen. i think his lagging behind has more to do him missing spring ball due to academics that the football field hence why i wouldn’t be surprised if he overachieves this season and shock everyone.

By: rollonubears

rollonubears — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:11:06 +0000

is isi sofele supposed to be the 3rd TB?

By: jpf

jpf — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:52:21 +0000

Looks like Holt is beating out Devin Bishop? I know he was emerging as a vocal leader. Its too bad his pedigree isn’t quite in line with his brother’s.