Gebbia. Not this year, but soon. Kid sounds like the truth from what they're saying about him. Has the mindset we need at QB. Could be a program changing recruit.
Sounds like we have a QB
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Lee looked a little better than Patrick O'Brien on Saturday. Again, against lower defenses, Tristan Gebbia might have looked as good as either of them with a quick release and a deft read of the defense. Gebbia needs to gain weight, but there's a lot, Riley said, to like.
"He's the guy who's in there watching film by himself at night," Riley said. "I told him where the secret passageway was when the doors were locked, so he could get into it. Today, it was all confirmed. The guy's a football player. He moves the ball, quick release, sees what's going on, knows what's happening, it was all very encouraging."
But it was the defense’s day, particularly the linebackers. Sophomore Mohamed Barry had a tremendous day at outside linebacker, forcing some takeaways. Freshman Avery Roberts was all over the field and sophomore JoJo Domann was in quite a few big plays, as was sophomore Tyrin Ferguson.
“I’m excited about that group,” Riley said.
Diaco and the defensive sideline was loud at practice, specifically after each third-down stop and turnover. The enthusiasm of Diaco is starting to spread in the defense, Riley said.
“I’m excited about that group,” Riley said.
Diaco and the defensive sideline was loud at practice, specifically after each third-down stop and turnover. The enthusiasm of Diaco is starting to spread in the defense, Riley said.
>>> Avery Anderson, working as the third guy at boundary corner behind Jackson and Lee, forced a fumble late in the practice.
>>> Mick Stoltenberg had a good day in drills. So did Khalil and Carlos Davis, it appeared. And DaiShon Neal, really. In other words, it felt like the D-line got the better of the O-line.
>>> Lee got the first snaps. Riley doesn't want to talk about if there's any separation yet between Lee and Patrick O'Brien right now. He wants to continue giving good reps to all the QBs in fall camp, though he noted that doesn't mean NU will go deep into August without naming a starter.
But Lamar Jackson continues to work at the top corner spot opposite Chris Jones, and Riley highlighted Eric Lee, working behind Jackson, as starting to make a case for himself this spring.
There were plenty of snaps for the reserves, and the second batch of linebackers stood tall, with Mohamed Barry, Tyrin Ferguson and Avery Roberts all making their share of plays.
>>> Barry had an interception, a forced fumble on a fourth-and-1, and also blew up a screen. Riley calls him an "explosive athlete." That whole second group of linebackers, he pointed out, looks impressive standing next to you.
>>> Roberts, the true freshman who could be buying his tux for prom right now, was active and is obviously already high on coaches' radar. Riley didn't want to commit to anything yet, but acknowledged "it's going to be hard not to play him" this year.
>>> Tight end Tyler Hoppes had three catches on the first drive alone. You can tell there's a chemistry developing with the senior tight end and quarterback Tanner Lee. If you haven't bought stock in Hoppes, I'd do so. He should pick up some stats this year if he stays healthy.
>>> The throw of the day was about a 20-yard completion squeezed against the sideline from Lee to Stanley Morgan. The route was precise. The throw hit Morgan right when it was supposed to. It looked just how the play was supposed to look.
>>> Mick Stoltenberg had a good day in drills. So did Khalil and Carlos Davis, it appeared. And DaiShon Neal, really. In other words, it felt like the D-line got the better of the O-line.
>>> Lee got the first snaps. Riley doesn't want to talk about if there's any separation yet between Lee and Patrick O'Brien right now. He wants to continue giving good reps to all the QBs in fall camp, though he noted that doesn't mean NU will go deep into August without naming a starter.
But Lamar Jackson continues to work at the top corner spot opposite Chris Jones, and Riley highlighted Eric Lee, working behind Jackson, as starting to make a case for himself this spring.
There were plenty of snaps for the reserves, and the second batch of linebackers stood tall, with Mohamed Barry, Tyrin Ferguson and Avery Roberts all making their share of plays.
>>> Barry had an interception, a forced fumble on a fourth-and-1, and also blew up a screen. Riley calls him an "explosive athlete." That whole second group of linebackers, he pointed out, looks impressive standing next to you.
>>> Roberts, the true freshman who could be buying his tux for prom right now, was active and is obviously already high on coaches' radar. Riley didn't want to commit to anything yet, but acknowledged "it's going to be hard not to play him" this year.
>>> Tight end Tyler Hoppes had three catches on the first drive alone. You can tell there's a chemistry developing with the senior tight end and quarterback Tanner Lee. If you haven't bought stock in Hoppes, I'd do so. He should pick up some stats this year if he stays healthy.
>>> The throw of the day was about a 20-yard completion squeezed against the sideline from Lee to Stanley Morgan. The route was precise. The throw hit Morgan right when it was supposed to. It looked just how the play was supposed to look.
2nd team defense as of today:
Peyton Newell - DE
Kahlil Davis - NG
Daishon Neal - DE
OLB - Tyrin Ferguson
ILB- Avery Roberts
ILB - Mo Barry
OLB - Luke Gifford
CB- Eric Lee
CB- DiCaprio Bootle
SS- Domann
FS - Kieron Williams
Peyton Newell - DE
Kahlil Davis - NG
Daishon Neal - DE
OLB - Tyrin Ferguson
ILB- Avery Roberts
ILB - Mo Barry
OLB - Luke Gifford
CB- Eric Lee
CB- DiCaprio Bootle
SS- Domann
FS - Kieron Williams
Who were the safeties on the first D? Is Reed even back yet?
Do you think Alex Davis keeps that OLB starting spot?
Anyone else on the second team that could start? Domann?
Love the fact depth is being built on the defensive side. It will help the transistion because you can rely on several different players at each position and can go with who picks it up the fastest.
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