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The Jackal wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:46 pm

Hinton broke into the rotation as a freshman on one of the deepest Furman teams in recent memory. He has a really high ceiling.

Jasper wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 23, 2024 11:57 am

The Jackal wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:46 pm

Hinton broke into the rotation as a freshman on one of the deepest Furman teams in recent memory. He has a really high ceiling.

I should point out that this drill is the real deal. Both receiver and defender are all alone out there and they were fighting like hell for the ball. The intern I was watching with pointed out that Hinton is still making some technical mistakes as far as timing of his break, etc but he’s so fast and has great hands that he makes up for it. I think we will see him on the receiving end of some long bombs this season. If he catches the ball in stride there is no catching up with him either. One other thing I forgot. The O line has a lot more big bodies out there than at this time last year. Can’t speak to the quality as yet but we have a bunch of “big uglies” out there. Also noticed about 5 or 6 yellow shirts recovering from injuries, surgeries etc. no number so I don’t know who.

Jasper wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 23, 2024 11:57 am

The Jackal wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:46 pm

Hinton broke into the rotation as a freshman on one of the deepest Furman teams in recent memory. He has a really high ceiling.

I should point out that this drill is the real deal. Both receiver and defender are all alone out there and they were fighting like hell for the ball. The intern I was watching with pointed out that Hinton is still making some technical mistakes as far as timing of his break, etc but he’s so fast and has great hands that he makes up for it. I think we will see him on the receiving end of some long bombs this season. If he catches the ball in stride there is no catching up with him either. One other thing I forgot. The O line has a lot more big bodies out there than at this time last year. Can’t speak to the quality as yet but we have a bunch of “big uglies” out there. Also noticed about 5 or 6 yellow shirts recovering from injuries, surgeries etc. no number so I don’t know who.

apaladin wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 23, 2024 4:20 pm

Jasper, after watching one practice we need your prediction on who the starting QB will be.

Jasper wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:36 pm

Spent a hour or so watching the first day of practice. It was naturally somewhat subdued but spirited nevertheless. Hard to tell a lot in helmets and shorts but it was fun to watch the one on one throw and catch drills. We have lots of guys who do both very well I am happy to say. Carson Jones looked good but I paid a lot of attention to the new kid on the block, Trey Hedden. He throws a very tight spiral that is also a very catchable ball. What really impressed me was the catchers though. Colton Hinton (now # 1) looked tremendous. He beat every D back he went against with his speed and burst to the ball on deep balls. Made a few circus catches as well. This kid may be a great one. Ben Ferguson simply catches everything thrown to him and has strong after catch moves as well. I noticed a walk on D back named Jake Pendleton who made 2 great interceptions. I was talking with one of the grad interns who was a receiver for us last year and he said this kid is a superior athlete who is raising eyebrows with the staff. Might be another find. The skill positions on this team appear to be well staffed. More on the other positions when they put on pads and do some hitting. I get the feeling that will be more than a rebuilding year after the loss of 40 or so players. The cupboard is far from bare.

Jasper wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:36 pm

Spent a hour or so watching the first day of practice. It was naturally somewhat subdued but spirited nevertheless. Hard to tell a lot in helmets and shorts but it was fun to watch the one on one throw and catch drills. We have lots of guys who do both very well I am happy to say. Carson Jones looked good but I paid a lot of attention to the new kid on the block, Trey Hedden. He throws a very tight spiral that is also a very catchable ball. What really impressed me was the catchers though. Colton Hinton (now # 1) looked tremendous. He beat every D back he went against with his speed and burst to the ball on deep balls. Made a few circus catches as well. This kid may be a great one. Ben Ferguson simply catches everything thrown to him and has strong after catch moves as well. I noticed a walk on D back named Jake Pendleton who made 2 great interceptions. I was talking with one of the grad interns who was a receiver for us last year and he said this kid is a superior athlete who is raising eyebrows with the staff. Might be another find. The skill positions on this team appear to be well staffed. More on the other positions when they put on pads and do some hitting. I get the feeling that will be more than a rebuilding year after the loss of 40 or so players. The cupboard is far from bare.

FUATT wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 23, 2024 8:31 pm

Jasper wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 22, 2024 7:36 pm

Spent a hour or so watching the first day of practice. It was naturally somewhat subdued but spirited nevertheless. Hard to tell a lot in helmets and shorts but it was fun to watch the one on one throw and catch drills. We have lots of guys who do both very well I am happy to say. Carson Jones looked good but I paid a lot of attention to the new kid on the block, Trey Hedden. He throws a very tight spiral that is also a very catchable ball. What really impressed me was the catchers though. Colton Hinton (now # 1) looked tremendous. He beat every D back he went against with his speed and burst to the ball on deep balls. Made a few circus catches as well. This kid may be a great one. Ben Ferguson simply catches everything thrown to him and has strong after catch moves as well. I noticed a walk on D back named Jake Pendleton who made 2 great interceptions. I was talking with one of the grad interns who was a receiver for us last year and he said this kid is a superior athlete who is raising eyebrows with the staff. Might be another find. The skill positions on this team appear to be well staffed. More on the other positions when they put on pads and do some hitting. I get the feeling that will be more than a rebuilding year after the loss of 40 or so players. The cupboard is far from bare.

Talked to someone who has seen both practices and concur. "Tampa Bay Trey" has a G5 arm, can flat sling it. Carson looks very good. Receivers can really run and catch. Offense looks very good early. Agree offense skill is very strong. One caveat to "wow are receivers are great" - we are pretty thin at corner at the moment, have like 3 guys healthy right now I think and they are all FR/SO. Going to be young there this year. Might need to move one of our Safeties to Corner.

Jasper wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 23, 2024 11:57 am

The Jackal wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 22, 2024 9:46 pm

Hinton broke into the rotation as a freshman on one of the deepest Furman teams in recent memory. He has a really high ceiling.

O line has a lot more big bodies out there than at this time last year. Can’t speak to the quality as yet but we have a bunch of “big uglies” out there. Also noticed about 5 or 6 yellow shirts recovering from injuries, surgeries etc. no number so I don’t know who.