Spring Football News & Notes
Thanks again to matsumoto720 for his incredible notes from practice. From his detailed run down it sure appears that PC was getting majority of the workload in yesterday’s scrimmage situations. We are getting the same impression from reading the reports in today’s paper. Dohn has this on how BO is sensing PC as a "favorite" at QB spot:
The next step comes Saturday, when the Bruins hold a 60- to 80-play scrimmage in which coach Rick Neuheisel said either "Pat or Ben" would start.
However, the early returns on the quarterback competition appear to be tilting in Cowan's favor, which Olson senses.
"You can get discouraged at times and you can start doubting and you can question a lot of things," Olson said. "At the end of the day you can only worry about the things you're in control of. That's definitely one thing I've learned from the quarterback competitions I've been in."
Olson won the past two quarterback competitions against Cowan, but admitted everything wasn't going smoothly as the offense adapts to offensive coordinator Norm Chow's system.
"I wouldn't say it's going well," Olson said. "I felt like I did some good things (Thursday), getting the opportunities that I'm given.
"I'm not where I need to be. I don't think anybody is. We're learning the new stuff and it's going to take time. You're out here watching and you're seeing a lot of mistakes."
"Like I said, what can you do? I've been in this situation a lot I know how it's worked out the last three years. I just have to stay confident. There's a saying, 'You've got to believe in yourself when nobody else does.'"
Speaking of QBs going down, our offensive line remains a "work in progress":
The unit is being built around center Micah Reed, a former walk-on who started eight games at guard last season.
"I played [center] the whole year until we had injuries and they had to move me to guard," Reed said. "I feel a little more comfortable at center there."
Behind Reed on the depth chart is Jake Dean, a converted guard, and Adam Heater, who has moved from tight end.
"The center position is the second-most-critical position on the offense, after the quarterback," Palcic said. "Micah is a good, conscientious guy, I really believe in my heart that by the time we get to the opening game, he'll be able perform at a winning level."
As for the rest of the line, Neuheisel said, "It's going to be putting them in the fire and make them grow up. That's the only way to forge an offensive line. . . . It's going to be messy for a while, but as long they keep pushing and trying, I have full confidence in Bob Palcic and Norm Chow. We'll get a formidable front."
Also couple of other personnel notes from practice via Dohn:
Walk-on TB Ryen Carew tore his ACL and will miss the season.
Again thanks to all the BN readers including mats for bringing us detailed practice notes. Please keep them coming and remember we love pictures.
GO BRUINS.
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What a waste of talent
I can't imagine how tough it must be for BO. His comments almost indicate a sign of resignation to his fate of the end of his football career.
by BruinAficionado on Apr 11, 2008 7:03 AM PDT 0 recs
love patty cowan
by jjreicher on Apr 11, 2008 7:35 AM PDT 0 recs
BO
I am glad to see he is getting another chance, but its tough to imagine what could have been had we had a different coach.
by njbruin on Apr 11, 2008 9:10 AM PDT 0 recs
The last coach was Toledo
by Fox 71 on
Apr 11, 2008 9:51 AM PDT
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Well
by Raisin on
Apr 11, 2008 11:13 AM PDT
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Big fan of Cowan
by MexiBruin on Apr 11, 2008 3:18 PM PDT 0 recs
scrimmage question...
by eoj703 on Apr 11, 2008 5:20 PM PDT 0 recs
11 am tomorrow
by matsumoto720 on Apr 11, 2008 7:23 PM PDT 0 recs













