Grafton scrimmage

Today was our first live action against an opposing team.

And it showed.

We did some good things, but overall we need to improve in a number of areas. We still need to bring our aggressiveness and intensity to a higher level. Many of our players were going against an opposing team for the first time, and it was a good learning experience for them to realize just how intense football can be.

We also need to get in better shape as a team. The coaches always hope that we look better and better as the scrimmage goes on, and I think (particularly on defense) that we were the opposite.

I liked a few things about our performance. Our defensive line got a good pass rush, and forced a number of turnovers. We generally protected the ball well on offense, and we often drew the other team offsides by varying the snapcount.

Most of all, I was extremely proud of one of our smaller players when he took a big hit from the opposing ball carrier. The ball carrier may have been happy to deliver the hit, but our player was more than up to the challenge and brought him to the ground. This fearless display was leadership by example - I hope other players can follow his lead.

We will also scrimmage this coming Wednesday, 8/26/09, at Germantown starting at 5:30PM. Details will be provided at practice and on the website.

Otherwise, back to the high school fields for practice next week. We will have to pick up the intensity in practice so that we can continue to improve.

See you at practice.