Came on late, Freshman. Average it out, he's at 1,000 yds or better.

FWIW:

New York Giants watched practice tonight.

Dallas Cowboys watched practice 2 days ago.

20 more scholarships? Talented D line? Speed?

Eleven (11) - 3 star recruits signed this past Feb.

They would be instantly better if they cut down on turnovers. Two or three QBs with reps has its advantages, esp when mobile. If one struggles, try another.

I'm hoping for the best, I hope our defense comes along. With a decent defense we could make some noise.

Players to watch:

RB Nevens a 1,000 yd rusher.
TE Josh Oliver, 6'5", 250#s, had 35 catches.
LB Ginda, 240#s had 94 unassisted tackles, 175 total.
DT Bryson Bridges a stud and leader.
DT Sailosi Latu a load at 6'2", 327#s.
DBs - recruited 4 from the JCs.
Freshmen Barth (OL) and Togia (LB) had Pac-12 offers.

WE KNOW THINGS only diehards know, I'm not telling SJ State NOTHING beyond obvious.

I'm sure they know us well... but do they know everything? Have they seen EVERY tape? I bet not.

- Their O line is reportedly very green, D line strong? Or just D looks strong bc of the former?

- QB position still sounds unsettled. But sounds like several scramble.

- They brought in a new OC from Oregon State with an average background?

- They sound young.

I'd say they're a 7-14 point advantage. Depth, home field, size, SPEED, unknown OC.

It seems like the production came from QB # 2 and #3. Looks like they kept about 10 starters out? Their fan site says their coach is fired up for us.

"Last season’s primary starter Montel Aaron, now a redshirt sophomore, went 3-for-10 for 70 yards but gained 25 yards on five rushing attempts. Josh Love, a redshirt junior who was the backup most of last season, went 8-for-10 for 68 yards after missing his first two passing attempts."

"Redshirt freshman Terrell Carter completed six of seven passes for 64 yards and a touchdown, and he got 11 yards on the ground on five carries."

Defense dominates in SJState scrimmage, young O line blown up? Unsure if any starters held out. Young team, 4 QBs split time.

New offer out to QB / MLB Jeff Widener of Apple Valley, grew to 6'3", 200#. Also an offer from NAU. Via twitter. Threw 8 TDs in opener.

Prep Football: Apple Valley QB Widener sets school record with 8 TD passes in opener

Check out his primary WRs numbers that game.

"[Xander] Witt was Widener's favorite target. The senior receiver finished with 11 receptions for 293 yards and five touchdowns."

Can they play, move? ... We do have a new addition at DT at 329 pounds.

Brandyn Lee converted from WR to DB.

The UCLA HC says Josh Kelly will get significant PT this year.

Wasn't a bunch of that the Gould years?

Now we have Keelan, who today they said could have gone in the 3rd round in the NFL Draft, staying an extra year! Winning & good vibes.

(Sac TV interview.)

Definitely gives coaches more flexibility. Injuries, or a blowout ... give some young players PT. Interesting idea that it may reduce transfers (SB Nation). Like giving them 4 1/2 years.

Doss on Sac

https://mobile.twitter.com/MooseOnAir/status/1029876821494444032/video/1

Another segment tonight.

Fred Arp celebration of life ceremony at home opener.

SB Nation: 6 ways the NCAA’s new redshirts rule will make college football a little more fun

The young guys can get on the field early in low-risk situations. Everyone wins.

https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2018/6/15/17464576/ncaa-redshirts-rule

So maybe we see true freshmen earlier.

Just think about the wide receivers we ADD this year off redshirt.

Carson Crawford
Kris Vaughn - 6'1"
Jared Harrell - 6'2"
Jacob Sipes - 6'5" (JC).

Plus some stud freshmen - Simkins, Kraft (redshirt?).

Rushing: Modise added experience, and we get Mitchell Layton back off the injured list, and Hicks.

Scrimmage Sat, 7 PM. I believe locker rooms will be open (before?) to fans.

San Jose St first scrimmage notes...

[Coach] "Brennan ... took an active role in consoling running back Brandon Monroe and defensive end Sinjun Astani, who each experienced injuries that had them hobbling back to the training facilities."

" [DL] The likes of Boogie Owens and Bryson Bridges on the defensive line weren’t even suited up,..."

Can the Blue Force rise?

San Jose State HC says (interview, on tape):

Edit - it looks like the coaches rested the upperclassmen, started true freshmen on both sides of the ball.

Played 6 QBs. Montel Aaron started, and reports are he matured. ... QB Chance LaChapelle ("Lala"), a freshman from Sheldon HS in Sac, who sat a year at ARC, was 6 of 8. 6'3", 210#.

46 Freshman on roster.
7 junior JC transfers.