The Washington Huskies held their first Spring Camp practice this morning and Day One is officially in the books.
ELEMENTS
– The team started out practice on the East Practice Field and remained there the entire time. Some position groups like the quarterbacks and kickers went inside Husky Stadium for some individualized work.
– The weather was cold, windy and light drizzle from time to time.
– The length of the practice was approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.
NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS
– The team practiced with no pads today while wearing shorts, helmets and jerseys and focused a lot on fundamentals, footwork and drills.
– Today’s practice was a shake the rust off type of practice. While it was certainly sloppy at some points, it was nice to see the team out their practicing.
– Today’s 11 on 11 sessions consisted of some reps for both the offense and the defense, intermingled throughout the entire practice.
– Drill work included linebacker backpedals, linemen footwork, WR routes, QB footwork and handoffs, DB footwork, QB passing, DB comebacks, Barrels, Lineman technique, Receiver deep ball routes, FG kicking and special teams work.
– The QB group worked on footwork, rollouts and basic footwork. Dylan Morris took his snaps with the first unit. He made some decent throws, but also made some rusty one’s has well. Sam Huard’s debut consisted of some learning experiences and soaking it all in. The kid has a beautiful release when he throws. Huard will have to bulk up in the weight room but technically he would still be in high school. Patrick O’Brien at times was the most consistent quarterback with his throws. Overall this group showed some rust and will improve as camp goes along.
– During the 11 on 11 session the First Team Offense consisted primarily of Dylan Morris, Sean McGrew, Rome Odunze, Jalen McMillan, Terrell Bynum, Cade Otton, Jaxson Kirkland, Ulumoo Ale, Luke Wattenberg, Henry Bainivalu, Victor Curne. Kamari Pleasant, Cameron Davis and Devin Culp rotated in with this group as well.
– During the 11 on 11 session the First Team Defense consisted primarily of Tuli Letuligasenoa, Sam Taimani, Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Ryan Bowman, Edefuan Ulofoshio, Jackson Sirmon, Trent McDuffie, Kyler Gordon, Kamren Fabiculanan, Cameron Williams, Alex Cook. Dominique Hampton rotated in with this group as well.
– Jimmy Lake literally runs from drill to drill.
– Trent McDuffie took the first snaps as punt returner.
– The enthusiasm of DB coach Will Harris is evident. He ran up the sideline on interceptions.
– WR Terrell Bynum looks like a primary target in the passing game this season.
– There will be a true QB competition to determine a starter this fall.
– Before warmups and stretching, the team actually did some drills.
– Music was blasting throughout the entire practice.
– RB Jay’Veon Sunday may be another physical RB the Huskies are looking for.
– OL Geirean Hatchett rotated in at center for part of the practice.
PLAYERS WHO STOOD OUT
– Too soon (shake the rust off day). Stay tuned…
PLAYERS TO WATCH FOR
– Too soon (shake the rust off day). Stay tuned…
BIGGEST PLAYS OF THE DAY
– QB Sam Huard throws a pick to OLB Zion Tupuola-Fetui during 11-on-11.
– QB Dylan Morris throw a pick to DB James Smith during 11-on-11.
– WR Terrell Bynum catches a 40-yard pass from Dylan Morris during 11-on-11.
– RB Jay’veon Sunday rammed into DB Cameron Williams during 7-on-7. There was supposed to be minimal contact today.
WHO WON THE DAY?
– Defense won the day as they were able to come away with some turnovers and get some deflections on balls.
NON-PARTICIPANTS
– TE Mason West
– RB Richard Newton
FORMER PLAYERS IN ATTENDANCE
– None
RECRUITS IN THE HOUSE
– None
RECENT SIGNEES IN THE HOUSE
– None
ANNOUNCEMENTS
– The Huskies were dealt a tough blow when they announced that junior OLB Laiatu Latu has medically retired after consulting with 5 different specialists stemming from a neck injury he suffered last fall.
COACH QUOTE
– “I think today was a good first day. We were just out there in pajamas and a helmet on,” Washington head coach Jimmy Lake said after practice.
PLAYER QUOTE
– None. Players were not interviewed today.
NEXT PRACTICE
– The Huskies return to the practice field for Spring Practice #2 in a couple of days. (Friday, April 9th at 8:30 a.m.).
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