A position change…
QB, WR, QB, WR, QB WR Victor James has
once again made the switch from quarterback to wide receiver. However,
don’t
feel sorry for the guy, as he is happy to do whatever it takes to win
and to
get on the field.
There
is no doubt that there is not a shortage of QB’s on
this year’s football program as Donovan Porterie, Brad Gruner, Tate
Smith, BR
Holbrook, and Emmanuel Yeager are here and Darren Jones will be coming
this
fall, so when #16 Victor James started this spring off once again under
center
I have to admit I was a little surprised.
Still
the guy went out and competed hard at the QB position,
took his snaps, learned the offense and did what he had to do. One
thing can
always be said about Victor James is that he is a team player, though
he did
let me know today that part of his decision was “selfish” as he does
want to
play.
So
the Lobos special teams gunner on again off again
quarterback has made the switch, and in today’s practice immediately
showed
dividends catching a sweet TD pass…
After
practice I spoke with Victor about the switch…
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James
Victor James with the touchdown!
During
Saturday’s scrimmage James Wright did get a little
dinged up so he was up top by the IPF doing some stretching exercising
working
out the stiffness and keeping warm while the other running backs had
their
opportunity. As has been chronicled this spring Terence Brown had
started off
really hot, but in the past week RS-Fr AJ Butler has been the man
toting the
ball for the Lobo offense and today with Wright out of practice both
Brown and
Butler had plenty of opportunity to make plays… Other then a fumble,
they
played well.
Lucas Reed has really started to pick up on things. Jonathan Mader was the talk of camp early on and has had an unbelievable camp
but Mr.
Reed has really started to bring his A-game and where he may have been
somewhat
invisible at the start of spring, I’m really starting to see him being
utilized
in the red zone area. I also notice that fullbacks Josh Fussell and
Chris Biren
are also getting looks in the end zone. For Lobo fans that have felt
the TE and
FB positions have been underutilized in the past… Well you might keep
an eye on
these players.
Okay
QB position… I could be all wrong here, and I’m sure
Coach Locks will point it out to me if I am, but I’m confident in
saying
barring any kind of disaster in the next 3 practices that Donovan
Porterie will
retain the starting nod coming out of spring. I was really impressed
with his
ability to throw the ball especially deep, and he has enough wheels to
get him
out of trouble. Not sure he is as agile as Emmanuel Yeager who once
again
displayed that he is flat out sick when he gets his body moving, not
sure he
runs as well as Brad Gruner who we all know handles the run well, nor
does DP
show the scrambling ability that Tate Smith has. I also don’t believe
he has as
tight a spiral or as pure a thrower as BR Holbrook, but he has enough
of all of
that in my opinion that he will be atop the depth chart come fall.
Today
I would rate the QB’s
Porterie
Gruner
Holbrook
Smith
Yeager
On
defense how about our safeties? Frankie Solomon once
again showed that he is a player intercepting one for a sixer. Bubba Forrest
has really come on strong this spring as he is working towards more
playing
time, and how about Mica Williams. Today the dude made a sweet smack at
the
goal line…
#53 Kendall Briscoe
I’m
really digging the play of Kendall Briscoe these days.
He said early in spring that the move to the 4-3 was going to be good
for him
and indeed it has been as Peter Gardner has received most of the
publicity, but
once again in my opinion #53 has been a huge benefit of the defensive
change!
#7
Bryant Williams
#5 Daryl Jones Jr.
After
practice Coach Locksley did say that the players are
starting to be a little sluggish and also that they are a little chippy
as they
are tired of being on one another… Oh the joys of practice right?
Offensive
Player of Practice
#16
WR/QB Victor James
Touchdown
Victor James in a selfless/selfish move has once
again made the transition to WR and didn’t disappoint as he caught a
nice
touchdown at the corner of the end zone. After practice he worked with
the rest
of the receivers and the JUGGS machine, asking, “what time is it?” I
have to go
turn my homework in on time! Ahh the life of a student athlete
Defensive
Player of Practice
#37 Safety Mica Williams
The one smack by Mr. Williams sealed the deal as he snuffs out the wide
receiver! Hey I know they weren’t full
contact, but a safety has to do what a safety has to do!
505/575 Pride
#28
Safety Bubba Forrest
When I first met Bubba and spoke with him, I kind of knew he
was a special type of player and this spring I’ve really started to see
Bubba
take off as he moves up the depth chart.
Saturday’s Scrimmage Wrap Up. Sorry about the delay on this but with
Easter Weekend,
things were quite busy!
Wes
Henderson wraps it up
Don’t
forget Cherry Silver game Tailgate Party! Wes Henderson is heading this bad boy up for Saturday. Go to the message
board for
all the information!
Also, we want
you all to start thinking about YAFL
ticket donations! It is important that we sell some tickets and get
these kids
out to games. They could be the next Erik Cook, Jonathan Mader, Bubba
Forrest…
Don’t let our Lobo youth down!