Spring Football

No Worries

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2015 walk-on QB Josh Covey could be the answer.

“Covey might actually be a better option right now at third-string quarterback than Jerrod. The kid can run a little bit and he’s thrown the ball pretty well.” – Tom Herman

 
The guy is in their head with the first couple of minutes of the interview. He is a master at doing that with a team. Same as with his comments regarding Josh Covey.
 
We need to recruit like we did back in 2001,2002,2003,2004 .........We don't need to recruit like $EC teams...Just go get kids like VY and the other guys VY said were "gangsta" when we played USC.
 
Yes, this is Bonney's profile video, but it's good to see some practice stuff in HD. Especially at 0:43 – The Hagernade explodes on Kyle Porter.



One thing I'm a bit disappointed with – and I've seen it twice now – is the team arriving in busses. Always liked Charlie having the players and coaches walk to the field. Good for stretching the old legs.
 
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After the debacle against Oklahoma [last season], Bonney was elevated back to starter and held the job for the rest of the year. In those remaining seven games he had nine pass break-ups, which put him in the team lead by a solid margin with P.J. Locke in second place (with six).

For the 2017 season John Bonney will be a redshirt junior with experience (in practice if not games) at virtually every position in the secondary. There are new schemes to learn but he has the technique to play multiple positions and has demonstrated in the past the willingness to work and master coverages.

So he could very well be in line for a breakout 2017, right? The problem is that he’s not one of the fan’s anointed talents. The preference is for Brandon Jones to win one spot and DeShon Elliott another, both of whom are big, physical, and athletic talents that offer the kind of intimidating play-making that everyone craves from the safety spots.

Currently Bonney’s listed at 6-1, 200 (the height is probably generous) and Herman says they like him at boundary safety because he’s “bright” and “a physical guy that can support the run.” I would still have him pegged at field safety because of his coverage and being “bright” enough to set calls from that spot but we’ll see how things develop.

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I didn’t imagine Bonney a fit for the boundary or weak side safety position. However, after going back to the tape of the Houston defense and focusing only on the weak safety position, I came away with a different perspective. John Bonney might be just what Orlando is looking for at the weak safety position. Without digging into Orlando’s defense too much here, understand that he uses a split-field approach, usually referred to as ‘read’ and ‘away’ sides. ‘Away’ is called such because it’s literally away from the strength (number of receivers, tight end, field, or other). The away side will have it’s own assignment separate from the read side. Bonney will have at his disposal the following:
  • Deep half-field zone
  • Quarter-field zone (Catch-man)
  • Deep third zone (Man-free, Zone blitz)
  • Box (Edge or Interior gap blitz)
In a nutshell, this is what the weak safety will do. He can and will align anywhere from a shallow or deep half, deep third, and near the line of scrimmage on the edge or at a spot normally reserved for a linebacker.

This is where John Bonney comes in and while Jason Hall remains out of practice, this is where Bonney can assert himself. If he can meet and exceed expectations here, you may be seeing a lot more of Bonney in the boundary, err, at weak safety. Granted, these positions will clarify as Spring progresses. You have other candidates for this position that may emerge, only time will tell.
[Much more @ IT and TFB]
 
Godz40acres said:
Yes, this is Bonney's profile video, but it's good to see some practice stuff in HD. Especially at 0:43 – The Hagernade explodes on Kyle Porter.



One thing I'm a bit disappointed with – and I've seen it twice now – is the team arriving in busses. Always liked Charlie having the players and coaches walk to the field. Good for stretching the old legs.
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He also proudly talked about giving them carte blanche to come over to the house, kick their feet up and lay on his couch and watch TV. So, I'll go with the busses getting them there quicker and getting their asses to work.
 
Godz40acres said:
One thing I'm a bit disappointed with – and I've seen it twice now – is the team arriving in busses. Always liked Charlie having the players and coaches walk to the field. Good for stretching the old legs.
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Busses are safer and quicker than walking down RR. Also walking to practice didn't equate to wins.
 
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ViperHorn said:
Busses are safer and quicker than walking down RR. Also walking to practice didn't equate wins.
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If you're working hard enough in practice, I'm not sure that walking to and from practice should make that much of a difference. In terms of entitlement, if they workout in state-of-the-art facilities, have luxurious locker rooms and other amenities, is the walk going to "keep them grounded?"

Just seems like time that's better spent on the practice field working.
 
ProdigalHorn said:
If you're working hard enough in practice, I'm not sure that walking to and from practice should make that much of a difference. In terms of entitlement, if they workout in state-of-the-art facilities, have luxurious locker rooms and other amenities, is the walk going to "keep them grounded?"

Just seems like time that's better spent on the practice field working.
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Yep. I rooted, naturally, for the previous regime's success. But, in retrospect, Texas was sold a bunch of bull on the Pit and toughness they were going to instill. The cute nicknames, players watching TV on Strong's couch, etc. A bunch of BS.
 
horninchicago said:
Yep. I rooted, naturally, for the previous regime's success. But, in retrospect, Texas was sold a bunch of bull on the Pit and toughness they were going to instill. The cute nicknames, players watching TV on Strong's couch, etc. A bunch of BS.
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You left out the ping pong tournament.
 
Mr. CARR,
24 Challenge.
No complaining for a full 24 hours.
Are you up to this challenge?
Not one complaint, might be a game changer on a personal level, unless you're a bit.
If so, carry on.
 
NRHorn,
Do you understand what "like" means ?
Bama recruits great football players, "like" VY and his teammates, who are mean and beasts on the field. They aren't choirboys or babysitters.
 
horninchicago said:
I'll go with the busses getting them there quicker and getting their asses to work.
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ProdigalHorn said:
If you're working hard enough in practice, I'm not sure that walking to and from practice should make that much of a difference...Just seems like time that's better spent on the practice field working.
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As practice doesn't begin until the players and coaches take the field and is limited to four hours per day, time getting there is of no consequence. No biggie; I should have said that I was a "smidge" or a "teensy-weensy" or a "scintilla" disappointed with it instead of a "bit." :)
 
Spring Practice #4: 3 Observations
(Media access limited to 15 minutes of drills)​

1. The right side. Texas split up its offensive line for part of its time, and it used that opportunity to simulate runs to both sides of the field. When it ran to the right, the Longhorns used one unit that consisted of center Zach Shackelford, guard Jake McMillon and tackle Tristan Nickelson, three players who combined for 17 starts in 2016. Additionally, guard Patrick Hudson and tackle Denzel Okafor worked out on the right side.

Wearing a green jersey, tight end Andrew Beck also took part in the drill. Beck had been sidelined this spring with a foot injury, but the rising senior was a limited participant Tuesday. Texas coach Tom Herman said a few days ago that Beck wasn’t expected to return to full-contact drills until next week.

2. Who’s No. 17? That would be walk-on [QB] Jimmy Morton, who was an all-district quarterback his senior season at San Antonio Central Catholic in 2015. Morton wasn’t seen taking any meaningful throws from Buechele or Ehlinger, the position front-runners, or Covey.

3. Pre-Pro Day spectators. In addition to the Undertaker, Texas also practiced under the watchful eye of two members from last year’s squad. Former running back D’Onta Foreman and offensive tackle Kent Perkins were spotted at the Denius Fields on Thursday. Foreman and Perkins are both expected to participate in Texas’ pro day, which will be held next Tuesday.
[More @ HookEm]

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My apologies for stepping into the frame at the end. I didn't realize it.
 
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