Scouting Report: San Jose State University

[usfbullrider]

On 08/02/2017 at 1:12 PM, George_Bullnard_Shaw said:

I had a nightmare last night that SJSU totally trashed us.

Not happy about that. It felt so real.

Ever since mccheeseburger state kicked us in the teeth it has happened to me too.  Flowers wont let us lose though, not to a lesser team.

[Ionbull]

9 hours ago, usfbullrider said:

Ever since mccheeseburger state kicked us in the teeth it has happened to me too.  Flowers wont let us lose though, not to a lesser team.

When you have a QB, things are differnt

[USFBULL_08]

On 8/2/2017 at 2:48 PM, El_Toro_86 said:

I believe we win but think it will be closer than most think.  We'll be ranked so we have that bulls eye on our back.  Even though we have a talented and deep team, we're still breaking in a new offense with an entirely new coaching staff while traveling across the country.  

They make a look a little shaky in this game but will get better as the season goes on.

GO BULLS!!!

Experienced team, experienced coach and Strong brought a bunch of his staff with him, so they know each other. Offense is not dramatically changing scheme. Defense seems to be staying close to the same scheme.

The only part I would worry about is the team buying in to the coaches, but I don't feel like that is gonna be a problem.

[George_Bullnard_Shaw]

On 8/2/2017 at 8:03 PM, Ionbull said:

We're gonna destroy them. I don't think anyone has been listening to Cali when he described how bad they were last year

I expect us to dominate the weak teams. That's what the elite teams do and that's what we want to be.

[Brad]

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One of the beneficiaries of solid offensive line play could be tailback Zamore Zigler. The sophomore speedster was one of the Spartans' long-distance threats from the running back position in 2016. Zigler had a pair of 70-plus yard touchdown runs as a redshirt freshman.

"I'm looking forward to the offensive line pushing the ball so I can get some good carries, get out of the backfield, and have a good yardage game -- me, `Bull' (Malike Roberson), all our tailbacks. Then, we're looking to open up the passing game," said Zigler, who describes the new AstroTurf in CEFCU Stadium as fast and smooth.

 

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[Brad]

MoneyTeam:

 

[jg233]

This game should be somewhere around 50-14.  If it is close then we have no business being ranked.

[Brad]

 

Optimism From The First San Jose State Football Scrimmage

 

 

Aug. 5, 2017

Four passing touchdowns, a pair of pass interceptions and two field goals from beyond 40 yards highlighted San Jose State University's first full scrimmage of the preseason.

Quarterbacks Sam Allen, Ryan Johnson, Montel Aaron and Michael Carrillo each threw a touchdown pass. Cornerbacks Brandon Ezell and Dakari Monroe each intercepted a pass in the end zone to prevent the offense from adding more points to the scoreboard. Kickers Bryce Crawford kicked a 42-yard field goal and Jake Lanski added three more points from 47 yards for the offense.

"I would say I'm feeling good about where we are at. On offense, we moved the ball pretty well. We still have some finer points to tweak. We ran the football well. The O-line did a really nice job. The receivers made some plays. Quarterbacks made some throws and the tight ends made some catches. We spread the ball around. Lots of guys got their hands on the ball," said San Jose State head coach Brent Brennan.

"I thought the defense made some incredible interceptions. Dakari and Brandon Ezell both had some nice plays (on their interceptions to prevent touchdowns). I thought the defensive line early really got going, was in the backfield and was disruptive. I'm encouraged by what I'm seeing from our defensive front," Brennan said about the defense.

In less than 90 minutes, the Spartans had 89 plays from scrimmage not including four punts, two field goal tries and several plays nullified by penalties. Still, offensive coordinator Andrew Sowder thought the tempo could have been faster.

"We were inconsistent, had some false starts and (illegal) procedure stuff we have to clean up. I think we can clean up the tempo and go a little bit faster," says Sowder. "This is our first time to go through a live game situation with coaches in the box and coaches on the field, using the head sets and the whole process. I think we can make it cleaner and faster."

The Spartan offense racked up 538 yards, 357 of them in the air. There were four pass plays of 35 or more yards, mainly attributable to yards after the catch. Freshman Austin Liles was the busiest receiver of the ay with six catches for 69 yards including a 37-yard pass from Montel Aaron. Freshman Antwaun Ayers had touchdown catches of 45 and 4 yards. Veterans Tre Hartley and Thai Cottrell also were on the receiving end of a pass play of at least 40 yards.

Brandon Monroe, who played fullback and tailback in the scrimmage, had the longest run of the day - 33 yards. He led all Spartans with six carries for 55 yards.

Coach Brennan also pointed out the play of new long snapper Harrison Hoffman and kicker s Bryce Crawford and Jake Lanski.

"Special teams was light today, but I was encouraged by our long snapper (Harrison Hoffman) and our placekickers did a great job. That stuff takes timing and a lot of work. We're getting some of the early phases of our schemes in. Guys are taking it serious and working hard at it," the San Jose State coach said.

The Spartans return to practice, Monday, August 7, at 9:00 a.m. The season opener vs. #21-USF (South Florida) is Saturday, August 26. Tickets are available by calling the San Jose State University Athletics Ticket Office at (408) 924-SJTX or online at www.sjsuspartans.com/tickets.

 

http://www.sjsuspartans.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/080517aac.html

[Roaming Bull]

Go check out San Pedro Square when your in town. It's pretty cool.

This game should be a good way to ease into the season. Don't get caught up in the hype from camp. We know all too well that every player should look like an all-American in camp. That all goes out the window when it's game time.

Go Bulls!!

[Ionbull]

1 hour ago, Brad said:

 

Optimism From The First San Jose State Football Scrimmage

 

 

Aug. 5, 2017

 

Four passing touchdowns, a pair of pass interceptions and two field goals from beyond 40 yards highlighted San Jose State University's first full scrimmage of the preseason.

Quarterbacks Sam Allen, Ryan Johnson, Montel Aaron and Michael Carrillo each threw a touchdown pass. Cornerbacks Brandon Ezell and Dakari Monroe each intercepted a pass in the end zone to prevent the offense from adding more points to the scoreboard. Kickers Bryce Crawford kicked a 42-yard field goal and Jake Lanski added three more points from 47 yards for the offense.

"I would say I'm feeling good about where we are at. On offense, we moved the ball pretty well. We still have some finer points to tweak. We ran the football well. The O-line did a really nice job. The receivers made some plays. Quarterbacks made some throws and the tight ends made some catches. We spread the ball around. Lots of guys got their hands on the ball," said San Jose State head coach Brent Brennan.

"I thought the defense made some incredible interceptions. Dakari and Brandon Ezell both had some nice plays (on their interceptions to prevent touchdowns). I thought the defensive line early really got going, was in the backfield and was disruptive. I'm encouraged by what I'm seeing from our defensive front," Brennan said about the defense.

In less than 90 minutes, the Spartans had 89 plays from scrimmage not including four punts, two field goal tries and several plays nullified by penalties. Still, offensive coordinator Andrew Sowder thought the tempo could have been faster.

"We were inconsistent, had some false starts and (illegal) procedure stuff we have to clean up. I think we can clean up the tempo and go a little bit faster," says Sowder. "This is our first time to go through a live game situation with coaches in the box and coaches on the field, using the head sets and the whole process. I think we can make it cleaner and faster."

The Spartan offense racked up 538 yards, 357 of them in the air. There were four pass plays of 35 or more yards, mainly attributable to yards after the catch. Freshman Austin Liles was the busiest receiver of the ay with six catches for 69 yards including a 37-yard pass from Montel Aaron. Freshman Antwaun Ayers had touchdown catches of 45 and 4 yards. Veterans Tre Hartley and Thai Cottrell also were on the receiving end of a pass play of at least 40 yards.

Brandon Monroe, who played fullback and tailback in the scrimmage, had the longest run of the day - 33 yards. He led all Spartans with six carries for 55 yards.

Coach Brennan also pointed out the play of new long snapper Harrison Hoffman and kicker s Bryce Crawford and Jake Lanski.

"Special teams was light today, but I was encouraged by our long snapper (Harrison Hoffman) and our placekickers did a great job. That stuff takes timing and a lot of work. We're getting some of the early phases of our schemes in. Guys are taking it serious and working hard at it," the San Jose State coach said.

The Spartans return to practice, Monday, August 7, at 9:00 a.m. The season opener vs. #21-USF (South Florida) is Saturday, August 26. Tickets are available by calling the San Jose State University Athletics Ticket Office at (408) 924-SJTX or online at www.sjsuspartans.com/tickets.

 

http://www.sjsuspartans.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/080517aac.html

San Jose st will destroy us!