Cookeville Spring Practice Date

[GWAVE1]

Cavs scrimmaged Franklin County on Thursday 5/21.

Both teams played their 1's for about 5 series each way. The first hour of the scrimmage. With the 1's it was 2-0 Cavs. Scored on a 70 yard pass play, Collins to Zack Poston 1st series and on a 55 yard run by Blake Ashburn on the 4th series. Had at least 4 big plays called back by penalties. Had some trouble sustaining the running game but our two best offensive linemen, both 300 pounders, were on the sidelines operating the chain. Didn't practice all spring due to injury. Vic Johnson was in street clothes on the sideline as well. I figured they'd let him touch the ball a few times but guess they decided it just wasn't worth the risk. We get those 3 guys back and the running game improves dramatically to say the least.

They let Matt Collins start and he threw the 70 yard TD first series. New QB Christian Wilkinson came in 2nd series and looked great as well. Kid has a gun. Made several big time throws, including a 40 yard laser to Gabe Angel on the sidelines that was called back. Looks great in the pocket. Better arm than Collins with Collins being the better runner. Guess they'll let them battle it out through summer & fall camp. Defense looked real good. FC's only score came on about a 45 yard run by big #27 with about 5 minutes left in the scrimmage against the Cavs 4-5 guys.

This was the Cavs only scrimmage this spring, and the first time running the new offense/play calling under live conditions. Have gone from using hand signals to the play cards a la Oregon.

Cavs got all 110 guys on the field. Got some good work in. Have a lot more work to do.

Looking forward to seeing the Cavs in the fall.

[THE SQUAD]

Yes sir brother can't wait. We should be a lot better by then.

[PIONEERS12]

Passing game should be much improved.

[PIONEERS12]

Passing game should be much improved.