ADDENDUM
Questions, comments and responses that I missed yesterday (1st part of show). Thanks, Killjoy, for posting the podcast.
1) Sid opened the questioning by asking Kill to size up the team after Saturday's scrimmage: Kill responded, "We're not disappointed . . . we did some good things . . . we're making progress . . . had two bad snaps . . . looking for improvement."
Overall, Kill sounded pleased with the team's effort and play in the first scrimmage, especially since they haven't had the advantage of two-a-day practices because of summer school, which has just ended. Rules require you can only practice once-a-day when school is in session.
2) Sid asked about the quarterbacks in the scrimmage: "Philip (Nelson) did some good things with the clock . . . can't take a sack in a two-minute offense . . . Mitch Leidner did some good things in the run game . . . Streveler showed some tremendous athletic ability - scored a touchdown . . . Donavahn Jones did a good job . . . Conor Rhoda made a nice play . . . (all of the) quarterbacks did some good things . . . feel good about the quarterback position and where we're at."
By his tone, Kill did not sound concerned about the quarterbacks; however, he sees plenty of room for improvement. The mistakes made yesterday (Saturday) are correctible, and for the young QBs it's matter of time (learning curve), getting adjusted to the college game.
3) Sid said Northwestern uses a two quarterback system that has been very successful. He wanted to know if Minnesota has similar plans: "We're not going to be alternating quarterbacks every couple series; that's all I'll say about that . . . we'll utilize what we have," Kill quickly responded.
4) Sid wanted to know if Kill was happy with the team's progress: Yes, where we're at . . . we need to clean some things up . . . evaluate personnel . . . pleased with the team's attitude."
5) Mona asked about the receivers: Kill reminded everyone about the team's youth at the wide receiver position, and he sounded quite positive about the personnel. Players he mentioned were: Isaac Fruechte (rs jr), Derrick Engel (senior), "Logan Hutton (rs jr.) has had a good camp." . . . K J Maye (so). He went onto say the receivers "fundamentally need to get better . . . did a good job of blocking and catching the ball (in the scrimmage) . . . we'll be fine."
6) Mona asked about Berkley Edwards: "Berkley has a chance be a petty good player . . . comes from a good family (football skills) . . . has some good stuff (can take a bad play and turn it into a good play)."
The rest of Kill's comments about Berkley Edwards are in the original summary.
Go Gophers!!
