Some quick thoughts from the first day of camp. Take into consideration that we are only allowed to see a few light drills and stretching
– Kicking is an adventure no matter who is doing it. This is something that has to get worked out before Labor Day.
– Mark D’Onofrio is working with the returners and was getting on them for their technique. Head coach Al Golden said yesterday that he doesn’t believe in gimmicks on returns.
-The offensive line looks athletic, fast and lean. It looks like everyone lost weight and an even bigger shame, the fact that Seantrel Henderson looked to be in great shape – almost a different person, after losing close to fifty pounds. He’ll have surgery next week and despite the remaining talent and new assignments, you have to believe he’ll be missed.
– We didn’t see much actual football day one. The quarterbacks were throwing a bit and there was little to take away from the experience other than to say both Jacory Harris and Stephen Morris both looked good and healthy.
– Before practice we got a chance to talk to some players and Coach Golden and the overall consensus is that there’s a different feeling coming into camp this year. The team seems much more together and the conditioning in the off-season appears to have made a big difference.
– I talked to Shane McDermott and he’s pumped up regarding his battle at center with Tyler Horn. He said that he went into the off-season feeling it was his job to lose and come September that may just be the case.
– ‘Quote Of The Day’ – from J12 regarding the expectations of the 2011 Hurricanes: “Undefeated is realistic. Not winning games is realistic. If being 14-0 is being the best, then that’s what we want to do.”
– In case you missed it, Harris and Morris used Twitter to wish each other luck going into camp:
Harris to Morris : @12JHarris12 @S_Morris17 a bra,I love ya and let’s make this the best year ever. You’re a great QB and person and I wish you nothing but the best!
Morris to Harris : @S_Morris17 @12JHarris12 Lets do it bra, I love ya to man you taught me a lot and I’m so grateful for that, let’s make this special bra…
– Lastly, the best place (besides allCanesBlog.com) to see what I’ve been up to all day out at camp is my CBSSports Rapid Reporter Page. Check it out.
Thanks for the update, looking forward to the season. This is off topic – I moved to northern VA last year and plan on going to the Maryland game. Anyone else going? Any suggestions on where to sit/tailgate? Never been to the stadium so have no idea if there are seats to avoid. Any input is appreciated.
Jamie