Scouting Report: San Jose State University

[Thebullsfan]

36 minutes ago, Ionbull said:

San Jose st will destroy us! 

I have already stated that sir.

[Brad]

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Meanwhile, while San Jose State wasn't as bad as Fresno State last year, winning three conference games, Brent Brennan -- most recently receivers coach at Oregon State, and a former San Jose State assistant -- takes over at a program that has had one winning season in the past decade, when it went 11-2 under Mike MacIntyre in 2012. The Spartans return much of their defense and offensive line, but there's passing game uncertainty and a tough 13-game schedule featuring seven road games, including trips to Texas, Utah, BYU, Hawaii and Colorado State, in addition to hosting South Florida. New hires create optimism that this division will grow deeper, but it's not an overnight fix for anybody.

Projected Standings

Mountain

1. Boise State 9-3 (6-2)
2. Colorado State 8-4 (6-2)
3. Wyoming 8-4 (6-2)
4. Air Force 6-6 (4-4)
5. Utah State 5-7 (4-4)
6. New Mexico 5-7 (3-5)

West

1. San Diego State 8-4 (6-2)
2. Hawaii 6-6 (4-4)
3. UNLV 4-8 (3-5)
4. Nevada 4-8 (3-5)
5. Fresno State 3-9 (2-6)
6. San Jose State 2-11 (1-7)

 

From:   MOUNTAIN WEST: 10 THINGS TO KNOW 08/12

[CousinRicky]

Saw that a free agent FB from SJSU caught a pass for the NY Giants in last nights game in the 1st quarter.

[Brad]

SJSU Football Showed Off Spartan Speed

 

 

 

by: Cole Dickson

The San Jose State Spartans held a scrimmage today, or should I say the Zamore Zigler show. The sophomore running back put on a clinic while breaking a few ankles as well as scoring a pair of touchdowns. Head coach of the Spartans Brent Brennan said “ Zigs (Zigler) looked really good today and we liked what we are seeing from him”. There was no doubt the receivers and the QBs had great chemistry today. Junior wide receiver Jeremy Kelly and freshman wide receiver had a great scrimmage with multiple what looked to be impossible catches along with a touchdown from Kelly. The offense wasn’t the only side of the ball that showed up to play, the defense looked good but according to coach Brennan “ We are thin at some positions on defense but our guys are hustling out there.” Senior cornerback Andre Chachere picked off quarterback Michael Carrillo and when asked about that play Chachere said “I was just doing my job and playing my position”. There is no doubt that there are some playmakers in this new system coach Brennan is putting together but the Spartans definitely have their work cut out for them.

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[Brad]

Sort of funny was watching that YouTube video above and seeing a familiar image:

[E.T.]

Viewership won't be high, but we need to have an impressive win on paper to carry over with a 1-AA victory that also needs to show as dominant on paper.

Need to climb on the 2nd poll with impressive numbers as 2-0.

[NewEnglandBull]

26 minutes ago, E.T. said:

Viewership won't be high, but we need to have an impressive win on paper to carry over with a 1-AA victory that also needs to show as dominant on paper.

Need to climb on the 2nd poll with impressive numbers as 2-0.

Absolutly...we can say this for all of our out of conference games this year. We need to score, score, and score. Then score some more. 

[Flowers4Heisman]

2016 Week 10:  San Jose State @ #24 Boise State

 

[Calibull]

We're 

On 8/5/2017 at 5:32 PM, 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

We're going to score over 60... 

[bullsmeanbusiness]

Here is the Daily Stampede preview for the San Jose State game. 

https://www.thedailystampede.com/2017/8/18/16166028/usf-bulls-vs-san-jose-state-spartans-2017-preview-quinton-flowers-charlie-strong-brent-brennan