Open Practice Recap

[Daniel Seahorn]

The open practice that started this morning at 9:30 has concluded and while I didn't start a thread earlier here are some of my immediate take aways.

- I've already touched on how the team seemed to be in great shape and with the tempos of practice it's not hard to see why. Between working with Coach Moorer and the coaches constantly keeping their foot on the throttle this team will be in tip top shape when Notre Dame comes to town.

- There is no down time for the players during practice outside of a water break at the half way point. Every minute is being maximized.

- Buechele and Swoopes were both taking reps with the first team today. Both had solid days from what I saw, but if I'm leaning one way after today it will be with Shane.

- Even though he is a freshmen, Buechele always seems in control and is getting the ball out. Just seems to process things quicker than the other guys. With the amount of reps going around, he is only going to get better with time.

- The offensive line is noticeably bigger than those in years past. First unit from left to right: Williams- Vahe- Shackleford- Perkins- Nickelson

- Patrick Hudson is massive and he worked at right tackle, while Buck Major was working at guard.

- The young wide receivers made some nice plays and catches today. I'm optimistic about the future of the position with the talent there.

- Burt caught a deep touchdown pass on Davante Davis early on. I'm excited about him for sure this year.

- Collin Johnson made some nice catches today. Devin Duvernay is going to be a problem out of the slot. If you group Dev, Collin and Burt together they are going to give defenses fits.

- We had a Kai Locksley sighting today. He actually got reps in 7 on 7 work and hooked up with LJ Humphrey who made a very nice catch.

- Anthony Wheeler deflected a pass during 7 on 7 that was intercepted by Holton Hill who made a diving catch.

- Kris Boyd looked solid in coverage and went step for step with Johnson on a deep ball and broke it up.

-Jeffrey McCulloch picked off Jerrod Heard during 7 on 7. Davis also had a pick in the EZ of Buechele.

Real football is almost here guys. Can't wait!

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[TeamMayhall]

Appreciate the write-up

will there be any more open practices before Game Day?

 

[Slimer]

Anything on DeShon Elliot?? I haven't seen much on him but have read on other sites that Hall and Haines were getting beat regularly and that we really need speed/playmakers on the deep end.

Thanks for the report!

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

Anything on DeShon Elliot?? I haven't seen much on him but have read on other sites that Hall and Haines were getting beat regularly and that we really need speed/playmakers on the deep end.

Thanks for the report!

Running with the second team currently. I don't recall him making any flash plays today.

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

Appreciate the write-up

will there be any more open practices before Game Day?

Typically there is only one open to the public.

 

[tejasrulz]

What about Heard, did he play some QB today? If so, how'd he do?

 

[ah-blong]

will there be any more open practices before Game Day?

barry switzer says yes, but you have to stand on a toilet.

fine summary, daniel.  much appreciated.  also your twitter feed was golden to us folk who couldn't be there.  appreciate that, too.

 

[MBHORNSFAN]

I expect Shane to be the starter but if somehow Strong decides to roll with Swoopes & he gets significant time Strong will be looking for work come November. Swoopes is a 18 wheeler package player only. 

 

[Sirhornsalot]

I realize you probably weren't zeroed in on him, but I'll ask anyway. How did Buck Major look today?

Elaborate a little, if you will, on the physical shape we keep hearing about both from writers and from Charlie himself.

Does Buchele put a zip on the ball or is he more like Applewhite in that regard?

Are the players responding to one more than the other? (QB)

Thanks man, I appreciate what you do!

 

[CharcoalPuppy]

The open practice that started this morning at 9:30 has concluded and while I didn't start a thread earlier here are some of my immediate take aways.

- I've already touched on how the team seemed to be in great shape and with the tempos of practice it's not hard to see why. Between working with Coach Moorer and the coaches constantly keeping their foot on the throttle this team will be in tip top shape when Notre Dame comes to town.

- There is no down time for the players during practice outside of a water break at the half way point. Every minute is being maximized.

- Buechele and Swoopes were both taking reps with the first team today. Both had solid days from what I saw, but if I'm leaning one way after today it will be with Shane.

- Even though he is a freshmen, Buechele always seems in control and is getting the ball out. Just seems to process things quicker than the other guys. With the amount of reps going around, he is only going to get better with time.

- The offensive line is noticeably bigger than those in years past. First unit from left to right: Williams- Vahe- Shackleford- Perkins- Nickelson

- Patrick Hudson is massive and he worked at right tackle, while Buck Major was working at guard.

- The young wide receivers made some nice plays and catches today. I'm optimistic about the future of the position with the talent there.

- Burt caught a deep touchdown pass on Davante Davis early on. I'm excited about him for sure this year.

- Collin Johnson made some nice catches today. Devin Duvernay is going to be a problem out of the slot. If you group Dev, Collin and Burt together they are going to give defenses fits.

- We had a Kai Locksley sighting today. He actually got reps in 7 on 7 work and hooked up with LJ Humphrey who made a very nice catch.

- Anthony Wheeler deflected a pass during 7 on 7 that was intercepted by Holton Hill who made a diving catch.

- Kris Boyd looked solid in coverage and went step for step with Johnson on a deep ball and broke it up.

-Jeffrey McCulloch picked off Jerrod Heard during 7 on 7. Davis also had a pick in the EZ of Buechele.

Real football is almost here guys. Can't wait!

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 Ronnie Major is working at Guard ? That's interesting. When I looked at his HUDL tape, he looked like a natural guard to me.

 

[Royal 60]

No more open practices --- Shane is the man. Our OL will be very good--Johnson will be a star. Question why did JONES stay most of the morning on the bike ?? Hope nothing major-- a star in the making !!

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

What about Heard, did he play some QB today? If so, how'd he do?

Third string QB today wearing receiver gloves. Was really a meh day for him.

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

I expect Shane to be the starter but if somehow Strong decides to roll with Swoopes & he gets significant time Strong will be looking for work come November.

Swoopes is a 18 wheeler package player only.

I feel like it's only a matter of time before Shane is named the guy.

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

I realize you probably weren't zeroed in on him, but I'll ask anyway. How did Buck Major look today?

Elaborate a little, if you will, on the physical shape we keep hearing about both from writers and from Charlie himself.

Does Buchele put a zip on the ball or is he more like Applewhite in that regard?

Are the players responding to one more than the other? (QB)

Thanks man, I appreciate what you do!

Aside from watching some of their early drill work I didn't focus too much on the trenches because it's not really worth discussing until the pads come on in my opinion. I think the move for Buck to guard may mean the coaches don't think he has the chops to stick at tackle.

I've said it before, but as you look around at the guys on the roster it is noticeable physically how the team looks to be a great shape. Not a lot of flabby bodies and beers guts walking around. Credit has to go to Pat Moorer and the S&C staff. On top of that the team seems to handle the tempo of practice pretty well and that's something to expect with the way practices are now structured for Gilbert and his staff.

From what I saw Shane doesn't lack zip on his passes and his ability to read and process things quickly really helps. He doesn't have the strongest arm, but he isn't deficient in that regard. For the most part receivers seem to act the same way regardless of who is throwing the ball, I didn't notice anything different there.

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

No more open practices --- Shane is the man. Our OL will be very good--Johnson will be a star. Question why did JONES stay most of the morning on the bike ?? Hope nothing major-- a star in the making !!

Probably just precautionary. Haven't heard of anything on that front just yet.

 

[MBHORNSFAN]

My prediction is Shane will be named the starter by the end of this week if not early the following week.

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

My prediction is Shane will be named the starter by the end of this week if not early the following week.

I'd buy stock in this.

 

[CoachEmUp64]

Where do you think Shane's ceiling is?

With a win now mentality it seems like no one is concerned with his floor/scared to start a freshman QB against ND.

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

Where do you think Shane's ceiling is?

With a win now mentality it seems like no one is concerned with his floor/scared to start a freshman QB against ND.

His floor is definitely higher than most. He just understands how to the position needs to be played. There will be bumps in the road, but he's the kind of guy who will immediately bounce back from a hiccup and correct the issue immediately. If he hits his ceiling, he's going to be a multi year All Big 12 player.