Wartburg 2009

[blue_white_01]

3 seniors and probably for sure starters on both sides of the ball are missing due to injury and a few more are injured also...not sure when they will be back though but adding those guys and the baseball players will help greatly.

[banjo]

who are the 3 seniors that you mention?

[Getitandgo]

Went to the scrimmage tonight. All I can say is WOW. Sequoyah had 40+ players and the Dawgs had 15. They played their butts off tonight and held the Chiefs at the end to preserve a 1 to 0 scrimmage. Many players not dressed on the sidelines. Many 8th graders there to watch. This team although small in numbers is a much improved team. Off season lifting has helped them.

 

VERY IMPRESSIVE EFFORT BY A GREAT GROUP OF YOUNG MEN.

[banjo]

WOW!!! I was truly impressed with what I saw tonight. When I saw Sequoyah in warm ups I thought we were in for it. Especially since they had 50 players to our 15. Way to go Dogs a 1-0 win & a great goal line stand at the end. The defense looked dominant from start to finish & the offense had a lot of bright spots. I kept waiting for us to wear down, but we never did. Apparently they have a much better conditioning program then when I played. I cant wait for the season to begin!! Good luck Dogs

[SCW86]

So how many players were hurt? Did they get hurt in spring practice or before? I hope the dogs can resolve their injury issues this year.

[Getitandgo]

So how many players were hurt? Did they get hurt in spring practice or before? I hope the dogs can resolve their injury issues this year.

 

 

According to a couple of dads that I work with the injury rundown is as follows. Two are still recovering from off season surgery and not allowed to practice yet. A third was held out after a minor shoulder injury. A 4th was in an auto accident and not allowed to practice this week. A 5th was in the hospital following an unrelated but important and very serious surgery. A 6th is recovering from a basketball injury. Three are still playing baseball as well. Only one was lost during the Spring and it was precautionary I think. I think that they will be fine once they get everyone healthy and back into the program.

 

Off season work will be important this summer.

[blue_white_01]

What were some things that stood out to everyone during the scrimmage?

[banjo]

The Defense without a doubt was the highlight. I counted at least 3 times that they knocked the ball loose & they recovered a couple of those. It seemed like every player on the team was in on the tackle, man they were everywhere. Bone jarring hits.

 

I was also very impressed with the toughness they showed, being outnumbered like that & still being able to make a goal line stand at the end. The offense had some bright spots as well, that 80 yard TD run by the QB was sweet.

 

Players-I dont know many names but the middle LB made a number of tackles, the DB that made the INT i think someone said Spence? He also broke up a few other passes. #78 on the D line man he is mean. The QB (Rusty) seems very athletic. #35 had some nice runs as did Drew Jenkins.

 

I think the weak link right now may be the OL. They opened some big hole, but had too many breakdowns. I'm sure they will get that corrected.

 

Forgive me if I got any names wrong, but all that matters is that the Dawgs are on their way.

[Getitandgo]

The Defense without a doubt was the highlight. I counted at least 3 times that they knocked the ball loose & they recovered a couple of those. It seemed like every player on the team was in on the tackle, man they were everywhere. Bone jarring hits.

 

I was also very impressed with the toughness they showed, being outnumbered like that & still being able to make a goal line stand at the end. The offense had some bright spots as well, that 80 yard TD run by the QB was sweet.

 

Players-I dont know many names but the middle LB made a number of tackles, the DB that made the INT i think someone said Spence? He also broke up a few other passes. #78 on the D line man he is mean. The QB (Rusty) seems very athletic. #35 had some nice runs as did Drew Jenkins.

 

I think the weak link right now may be the OL. They opened some big hole, but had too many breakdowns. I'm sure they will get that corrected.

 

Forgive me if I got any names wrong, but all that matters is that the Dawgs are on their way.

 

 

Defense was a defininte plus. I thought that the they are currently ahead of the offense in many ways. Offensively, there are a couple of things that will need definite work. #1 the passing game was not very good. The protection was part of that problem but also need to work on throwing and catching. #2 must develop a power game when they need it. May need to add a TE or a power I set. I think that everything was out of shotgun 4 wide. I think when the offense gets to spend a little more time and gets everybody back, they will improve. I think that the summer program will be vital for this team to improve. Also need to get more numbers out on the field. Maybe success will spark more interest.

[southernpride]

Another new head coach? Season schedule looks better

[Getitandgo]

Another new head coach? Season schedule looks better

 

 

Same head coach and staff, New Attitude built in the off season program. And you are right, the schedule does look alot better.

[coach1076]

Sounds like Ellison has that defense lookin good. Must have had a good off season. Correct me if I am wrong, this is the 2nd year for that staff being together. Sounds like the rebuilding is moving along quickly. Keep it up Dawgs.