Spring Practice

[Usedtocould]

Yes it’s a trade off

Do we want LBS or cardio conditioning
It’s very tough to have both without a superior frame structure and other things (hormone levels testosterone etc)

What do we choose to do with these calorie intakes
Grow, build muscle, perform cardio

Also overlooked things like Potassium and magnesium intake as well as (overlooked by almost everyone) beta carotene (carrot juice)
I’d suggest for every athlete of any kind drink between 1/2 to a whole liter of carrot juice a day most grocery stores (not all) have it bottled
Since I’ve been doing that I feel 10-20 years younger
Coconut water also for potassium

 

[19PNGndn68]

I don’t see it listed.

Indian Fan
I have photos of the spring game purple and white rosters that the booster club was handing out. Should I post under PNG insiders? names, scrimmage jersey numbers, class listed is for 2025 (i.e. current seniors are labeled as juniors) and jersey numbers are for this scrimmage only in many cases.

Was really impressed with the performance of the numerous sophomores. White jersey Sophomore WR Number 1 is a keeper.

Looks like the starting Purple Jersey OL:
#74 LT returning Senior
#57 LG Senior
#58 C Junior
#55 RG Senior former TE/HB backup
#56 RT Senior

This year’s in OL will be a testimonial how well the coaches/ system over the last four years is able to refine/develop talent. A senior laden OL every year that can win in the trenches demonstrates coaching skills and players desire to succeed.

 

[IndianFan]

Indian Fan
I have photos of the spring game purple and white rosters that the booster club was handing out. Should I post under PNG insiders? names, scrimmage jersey numbers, class listed is for 2025 (i.e. current seniors are labeled as juniors) and jersey numbers are for this scrimmage only in many cases.

Was really impressed with the performance of the numerous sophomores. White jersey Sophomore WR Number 1 is a keeper.

Looks like the starting Purple Jersey OL:
#74 LT returning Senior
#57 LG Senior
#58 C Junior
#55 RG Senior former TE/HB backup
#56 RT Senior

This year’s in OL will be a testimonial how well the coaches/ system over the last four years is able to refine/develop talent. A senior laden OL every year that can win in the trenches demonstrates coaching skills and players desire to succeed.

Sounds good. It may seem paranoid to pundits, but I personally don’t care what anyone like that thinks. Having that info somewhat limited sounds good. No reason to make anything easy.

 

[IndianFan]

Yes it’s a trade off

Do we want LBS or cardio conditioning
It’s very tough to have both without a superior frame structure and other things (hormone levels testosterone etc)

What do we choose to do with these calorie intakes
Grow, build muscle, perform cardio

Also overlooked things like Potassium and magnesium intake as well as (overlooked by almost everyone) beta carotene (carrot juice)
I’d suggest for every athlete of any kind drink between 1/2 to a whole liter of carrot juice a day most grocery stores (not all) have it bottled
Since I’ve been doing that I feel 10-20 years younger
Coconut water also for potassium

Great advice. A few more thoughts.

At least 1g gram of quality protein per pound of lean mass, whey protein powder for pre/post workout, 5g of Creatine Monohydrate, a balanced diet of complex foods, good hydration and electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium), 8-10 hours of rest every night, and the basic supplement stack that all humans should take (multivitamin, fish oil, vitamin D, etc.)
Some people think creatine is some form of steroids. It’s not. Creatine is safe, well studied and a proven boost for work capacity as well as cognitive health. For young football players, it means high intensity effort and faster recovery is enhanced. It enables more effective work, it’s not a magic powder. They have to lift year round to reach their max athletic and strength potential.

 

[Rez]

FR WR Peyton Woods was my standout player today

I agree - I hope we incorporate a lot more slot receiver with him this season. He’s quick with sure hands.

 

[IndianFan]

Looking like the Indians will have plenty of offensive weapons this year. With options.

 

[Usedtocould]

Lot of athletes

Helps for them to attend two back to back ceremonies at AT&T as kids to see what is possible.

 

[Rez]

I’m not worried about the o-line. Our guys are plenty big. If our o-line isn’t good next year it’s a coaching problem, not a size problem.

 

[IndianFan]

Several over 250 pounds. That’s big enough to be effective.

 

[NDNzeke]

Looking like the Indians will have plenty of offensive weapons this year. With options.

Based on what i saw in the spring game, no problem at all. Very interesting mix.

 

[1989NDN]

With the FR/rising SOPH P. Woods and Gohlke in the slots, D. Jackson out wide, and another bigger WR target yet to be determined, the Indians could go four wide with Ashworth and Henry in the backfield. That's a great set to spread out the defense. Put a slot WR in motion to find some open space and the RPO game should be pretty lethal. Last year, Gohlke drove defenses crazy when the Indians hit him with a quick strike two yards off the line of scrimmage and allowed him to zig-zag all over the field for 10, 20, and 50 yards. Go back to last year's LaPorte game when Gohlke drove them nuts. Imagine those quick hits with two quick strike targets in the slots. The OC has some talent to work with and show his creativity. When teams take away the quick hits to the slots, just let D. Jackson run the post for a TD!!! Just need to keep Ashworth upright with a clean jersey.

 

[IndianFan]

And Ashworth’s running ability really adds another dimension. That’s something that hasn’t existed at the QB position since Bost graduated.

 

[Broussard81]

Did someone forget about #80 Tyce Benkert? He play a lot last year and I think had the most receptions in the SOC game.

 

[IndianFan]

He was #11 on the roster. Did he play?

 

[ScalpEmIndians]

He was #11 on the roster. Did he play?

He did not. He’s nursing a thigh.

 

[19PNGndn68]

I like the stories about small OLs overcoming the odds and using speed, quick snap counts, leverage, technique, and whatever else is said about the underdog winning the line of scrimmage, but if you have paid attention over the past five years of PN-G's championship runs, it has been the size, agility, and power in the trenches that has allowed the Indians to compete with ANYONE. You don't win against SOC, FBM, Huntsville, LaPorte, Texas High, and Midolothian Hertigae with undersized OL and DL kids. You have to have size and agility at the line of scrimmage to win against the best of the best. From 2021-2025, PN-G could line up and play with anyone in the 5A and 6A levels. No one was pushing PN-G around; in fact, it was the other way around, the Indians were pushing the other teams around all over the field. In big boy football, PN-G could line up and run the ball with power...Jeff Jospeh knew that his kids on the PN-G OL could take over the game and the Indians could impose their will on the other teams. I hope we find some kids with the size and agility to contine that trend. It's fun to follow playoff football knowing your team has the size, agility, and power in the trenches to compete (and win) in any game they played. Go back and watch the second half of the SOC state title game in 2023 or last year's game at LaPorte. In those games, PN-G used strentgh and power in the trenches to take control and there was nothing SOC or LaPorte could do about it.

Need to go back and watch what the 1975 OL did against the largest Texas School Classification teams (Now 6A D1) against the largest Houston teams. Of Course OL Coach Butch Troy was the man in PNG OL history. I don’t recall any OL players getting a College D1 offer. Ace Reeves would have been a PNG giant OL back in 1975. 200 lbs got the job done acting as a cohesive unit.

 

[19PNGndn68]

In They are going to have to use every advantage they can. Ashworth is the most mobile QB we’ve had since Roschon so they are going to key off that. Taking some pressure off Henry to have to run himself to death. With a smaller OL than we’ve had in 5 years we need to be faster and more agile. I’m not a huge fan of the RPO myself but if run correctly it’s hard to defend.

If the DL is Faul and Hansing at DE's with Trevino at NT that will be very solid. OLB and secondary should be set. The two inside linebackers will be a key battle.

OL will be the key to how much of a run we can make this year.

Purple Team had #32 Byron Nichols a junior at one MLB. #35 Evan Poole a junior at the other MLB.
White Team had #25 Nathan Matute a Junior at one MLB. #32 Jude Stewart a sophomore at the other MLB.
White # 24 Baylen Valcin was a sure tackler in third and long downs last year. He’s bulked up looks more like a LB then a SS in spring game. Ball hawk in the secondary.

 

[4-0-Niner]

Purple Team had #32 Byron Nichols a junior at one MLB. #35 Evan Poole a junior at the other MLB.
White Team had #25 Nathan Matute a Junior at one MLB. #32 Jude Stewart a sophomore at the other MLB.
White # 24 Baylen Valcin was a sure tackler in third and long downs last year. He’s bulked up looks more like a LB then a SS in spring game. Ball hawk in the secondary.

I have been high on Valcin since he came over from basketball, I think he has the potential to be an absolute game changer for us if he plays to his full potential. His ball awareness is top notch. I know his dad was a D1 cb, I’m sure he is teaching him all the tricks of the trade when playing in the secondary.

 

[Rez]

I have been high on Valcin since he came over from basketball, I think he has the potential to be an absolute game changer for us if he plays to his full potential. His ball awareness is top notch. I know his dad was a D1 cb, I’m sure he is teaching him all the tricks of the trade when playing in the secondary.

Valcin and Malveaux are the two smartest guys on our defense - they’re always where they need to be.

 

[Usedtocould]

We’re gaining those gap players (athletes) (I call them minions) not necessarily stars but strong fast minions that turn the tide) that might not have gone for FB if we hadn’t had our latest successes- we look more and more like Katy every day
I’ve attended Katy games over the last 15-20 years third behind PNG - North Shore then Katy (Atascosita Carthage Pleasant Grove and CCISD also ran)