By Coby Serina and Clay Watkins
Preparation for Oregon was evident yesterday as we could observe multiple players along the defensive front were numbers different than their own indicating that the scout team was being deployed. It made things more complicated to observe on the defensive side of things, but the offense appeared the same.
Coby Serina’s observations:
- Special teams were practicing inside the facility, Earnest Greene (possibly) was in there too
- Arik Gilbert was seen at practice at full capacity despite his car accident earlier in the day; he was placed at the 4th string as a formality
- Oscar Delp continues to take valuable reps towards the top of the depth chart (2nd and 3rd team)
- Coach Diribe had his outside linebackers practice defending zone-reads
- Nolan Smith was seen communicating back and forth with his position coach to make sure his position group had a good understanding of the drill
- Mykel Williams was taking reps with the outside linebackers today
- Coach Diribe gets on to Mykel Williams and asked him to do a rep over again
- Marcus Rosemy, wearing his new number 1, cuts on a dime after catching an out, turns immediately up field, no defenders on this drill though
- De’Nylon Morissette made an impressive sideline catch, toe drag and all
- “Part of your conditioning’s now,” said Coach Smart as he encouraged his players to run when transitioning through drills.