Coach Kill's comments on this morning's Sports Huddle:
1) Yesterday's scrimmage: One ball was put on the ground and there were 4 or 5 penalties, which was disappointing. Positives: good kicking on the field, solid tackling - but we have a long way to go.
2) Kicking game this spring has been good - not game like conditions, however. Like what I saw this spring.
3) Chris Hawthorne has been solid in the kicking game this spring. "I hate to name anyone until after 2-a-days."
4) It's a learning process . . . Marqueis is athletic but needs good receivers - "Good receivers make good quarterbacks."
5) Moses Alipate did a good job running the team, but he has a long way to go and work to do. He's too big to move around effectively (avoiding the pass rush) and needs to get greater mobility. Would like to see Moses get down to 245 pounds. "He has a good arm and is a good kid."
6) Defense: Played a lot of younger players yesterday . . . injuries has caused a lack of depth. Defense is a work in progress - "Learning what we want them to do." Defense made a lot of progress at the end." We've advanced a grade (A, B, C, D, etc.) but have some grades to go.
7) Defensive line: Is the most improved area this spring. Was shocked when he watched the defensive line at the start of practice. Treat each play as a pass rush. Gotten better as a group.
8) Players mentioned that surprised Mona yesterday: David Stommes, DE (walk on) pass rusher . . . light and needs to get stronger but runs pretty well. 2) Matt Kloss, WR, (Walk on) he has helped a lot . . . thin at receiver. Dropped a ball a couple practices back, "I got on him and he hasn't dropped a ball since." 3) Cameron Bottecelli is a guy that has to step up because of depth. He has a good motor, has been moved to the inside and is presently 275; would like him to put on some weight. 4) Marcus Jones - tough kid, can take a hit and is a good blocker. Spring ball will help him in 2-a-days. Would like to see him get bigger and stronger (hope to see him at 175 -180 pounds). 5) Jonathan Ragoo is too big and he needs to getter quicker. 6) Kim Royston had a disappointing practice Thursday and he wanted to play Saturday and end the spring well, and did. 7) Donnell Kirkwood is short in physical status but is big and strong (218 pounds) - he's learning how to run and knowing what the offensive line is doing.
9) Linebackers: Rallis has had an outstanding spring . . . hard-nosed kid that loves the game. Keanon Cooper had a good spring. Linebackers are learning what they do - schemes.
10) Ed Olson is a smart football player, the type of kid you win with. Looking forward to getting his brother on campus.
11) We were basic yesterday. We'll be under center and from the shotgun . . .60/40 either way.
12) Pistol was previewed yesterday. We do a lot of personnel changes and shifting . . . hoping to cause doubt or confusion for the defense.
Coach Kill was on for the full half-hour. Good comments.
Go Gophers!!
1) Yesterday's scrimmage: One ball was put on the ground and there were 4 or 5 penalties, which was disappointing. Positives: good kicking on the field, solid tackling - but we have a long way to go.
2) Kicking game this spring has been good - not game like conditions, however. Like what I saw this spring.
3) Chris Hawthorne has been solid in the kicking game this spring. "I hate to name anyone until after 2-a-days."
4) It's a learning process . . . Marqueis is athletic but needs good receivers - "Good receivers make good quarterbacks."
5) Moses Alipate did a good job running the team, but he has a long way to go and work to do. He's too big to move around effectively (avoiding the pass rush) and needs to get greater mobility. Would like to see Moses get down to 245 pounds. "He has a good arm and is a good kid."
6) Defense: Played a lot of younger players yesterday . . . injuries has caused a lack of depth. Defense is a work in progress - "Learning what we want them to do." Defense made a lot of progress at the end." We've advanced a grade (A, B, C, D, etc.) but have some grades to go.
7) Defensive line: Is the most improved area this spring. Was shocked when he watched the defensive line at the start of practice. Treat each play as a pass rush. Gotten better as a group.
8) Players mentioned that surprised Mona yesterday: David Stommes, DE (walk on) pass rusher . . . light and needs to get stronger but runs pretty well. 2) Matt Kloss, WR, (Walk on) he has helped a lot . . . thin at receiver. Dropped a ball a couple practices back, "I got on him and he hasn't dropped a ball since." 3) Cameron Bottecelli is a guy that has to step up because of depth. He has a good motor, has been moved to the inside and is presently 275; would like him to put on some weight. 4) Marcus Jones - tough kid, can take a hit and is a good blocker. Spring ball will help him in 2-a-days. Would like to see him get bigger and stronger (hope to see him at 175 -180 pounds). 5) Jonathan Ragoo is too big and he needs to getter quicker. 6) Kim Royston had a disappointing practice Thursday and he wanted to play Saturday and end the spring well, and did. 7) Donnell Kirkwood is short in physical status but is big and strong (218 pounds) - he's learning how to run and knowing what the offensive line is doing.
9) Linebackers: Rallis has had an outstanding spring . . . hard-nosed kid that loves the game. Keanon Cooper had a good spring. Linebackers are learning what they do - schemes.
10) Ed Olson is a smart football player, the type of kid you win with. Looking forward to getting his brother on campus.
11) We were basic yesterday. We'll be under center and from the shotgun . . .60/40 either way.
12) Pistol was previewed yesterday. We do a lot of personnel changes and shifting . . . hoping to cause doubt or confusion for the defense.
Coach Kill was on for the full half-hour. Good comments.
Go Gophers!!
