Final Spring Practice: Having Some Fun

You might be a bit curious about what the heck is going on in this video, and I’m here to tell you that it’s exactly what it looks like. When I showed up to practice today at about 4:55, the offensive line was busy being directed by Coach Lobo in a game of Duck Duck Goose.

When I got the chance to talk to coach after practice, I of course had to ask him about it. “The bottom line in our football program is competition,” said Grobe, “so we try to compete as much as we can.”

Even Duck Duck Goose, Coach? “Yea! That’s the key! If you do that you’ve got a chance!” responded Grobe with a laugh.

It was great to see the team have some fun today, but don’t worry, the next hour and 45 minutes was nothing but football. “I felt pretty good today. I thought our defense was cranking up and it’s tough sledding for our offense right now. The defense is pretty aggressive and I though they kind of won the day today. It’s fun to watch (this team). They like to compete; we did inside drill today, we did goal line, some red zone stuff, some red zone throws as well as some out in the field throws, had a couple of team periods. Just really trying to have fun and let the guys go play football.”

I agree with coach, it was good day and a good way to end the regular spring practices. There was certainly some fun to be had (see above as well as this picture of the D-Line racing each other around circles – loser does up-downs), but the practice was also very productive.

The defense looked strong all practice long, consistently making plays that needed to be made. The offense had a couple of highlight reel plays, though, including a great one-handed catch in the back of the endzone by senior WR Andrew Wright and a 60 yard touchdown pass from Riley Skinner to Chip Brinkman.

The team also continued to work extensively on special teams. Swank looked very strong kicking field goals and pretty good on punts as well. Alphonso Smith also made a great block on a field goal attempt late in practice.

It was a strong finish to the week as the team looks forward to Saturday’s spring game. I hope to see many of you there!