2025 PN-G Indians.

[prepballfan]

Live rep intersquad scrimmage on Saturday. Lots of key pieces still out for baseball and such so first week in pads was a tough read. But here are some highlights of what I did notice. Still trying to get a handle on all the new faces but here is what I got. At least one of the new 2027's that came over from basketball really seems like he could possibly earn starting job. The one playing safety, I only got a first name (Baylen), is VERY athletic, to the point I wouldn't be surprised if he took safety and they moved McLeod down to OLB. No reason to think this would happen but it seems plausible as our linebackers are a ? right now. The other Bball player of note (Johnathan) is taking reps at tight end tall lean frame (guessing 6'4 or 6'5", maybe ~200lbs) will need a LOT more reps to learn the blocking schemes and technique, but has some serious speed and GOOD hands. I hear Chris Diaz is coming back, but have yet to see him. Elijah Washington is getting some RB reps and that young man has got some wheels. He ran a 23.32 - 200m in T&F this year. Which is only .49 seconds of off Blair's PR that I could find. Although I imagine Henry will be our work horse I could see Washington being used situationally as we further develop our playbook. Cash Barnwell looks damn good at nose guard, he is very active, he is playing with a chip on his shoulder and it is impressive. I know it is early but I am going to go ahead and say I think we will continue to have one of the best O-Line's in the state. I'm guess it will end up LT to RT (Wolford, Lofton, Metts, Reeves, Black) OR (Wolford, Matney *the big freshman*, Lofton, Reeves, Black) this would open Metts back up to H/TE, where he may be needed. Also recently heard a rumor that there is a player who has moved back, unfortunately thats all the info I have. Sounds like he is a 2027 and was pretty good in his younger days and family has recently moved back to Groves. Still very early and have yet to even see the complete team; between competing sports, and a few not dressed out for injury or illness, but I am excited. Right now it feels more like a reload not a rebuild year. I think we will continue to be very competitive.

That is the rumor I am talking about. Cant verify. The kid would easliy be the most athletic on the team. I am still digging trying to get a hold of his fathet, but no luck so far. If he moves back it would be a game changer. We will see.

 

[4-0-Niner]

Sorry fellas for the late reply. I missed the last one, but I am here waiting for today’s scrimmage to start. Will share what I see.

 

[IndianFan]

Sorry fellas for the late reply. I missed the last one, but I am here waiting for today’s scrimmage to start. Will share what I see.

Thank you. You are the eyes and ears for many of us who anxiously await a report. (No pressure.)

 

[rush]

Sorry fellas for the late reply. I missed the last one, but I am here waiting for today’s scrimmage to start. Will share what I see.

What time does it start?

 

[pngfan316]

I heard the new Strength & Conditioning Coach was on campus today and put them boys to work.

 

[rush]

Is PNG still doing spring practice or are they finished?

 

[4-0-Niner]

Sorry guys last scrimmage rained out. They only ran half a dozen plays. This Friday is another (last) live scrimmage before spring game. Warm ups start at 3:10pm. I’ll be there again.

 

[4-0-Niner]

I heard the new Strength & Conditioning Coach was on campus today and put them boys to work.

Heard the new SC is former military and has done stints at both PA Memorial and Lamar University. Sounds like he will be running the summer conditioning program. I am hearing the same thing “he is no joke”, lol.

 

[IndianFan]

That will be a difference maker.

 

[bandkid]

That's good news.

 

[IndianFan]

Get them all on a correct diet and supplement program too. If they do that, work out the correct way and sleep 7-8-9 hours per night, they all have the potential to be very high performing on the field. But most of all, the very best they can be in fitness terms.

 

[4-0-Niner]

 

[4-0-Niner]

O-line today looks like L to R: Wolford, Matney (FR), Mets, Reeves, Black. Loftin is DNP. Oline looks solid. Passing game looks good. Henry looking really agile, slicing it up. Hard to tell else is in. I think Crutchfield (2027) is in at receiver. He’s got some decent size. Defense running a 3-4 but with a linebacker walked all the way up giving a 4-3 look. Seeing some new plays on offense too.

 

[IndianFan]

GO INDIANS!

 

[4-0-Niner]

O-line today looks like L to R: Wolford, Matney (FR), Mets, Reeves, Black. Loftin is DNP. Oline looks solid. Passing game looks good. Henry looking really agile, slicing it up. Hard to tell else is in. I think Crutchfield (2027) is in at receiver. He’s got some decent size. Defense running a 3-4 but with a linebacker walked all the way up giving a 4-3 look. Seeing some new plays on offense too.

Correction Seth Brisboe in at receiver. Who I think was defense last year?

 

[4-0-Niner]

1st team offense has yet to put one in the end zone.

 

[IndianFan]

Expecting Benkert and Gholke will step up at receiver. Both looked good late last season as sophomore and freshman receivers.

 

[pngfan316]

Who was in the Secondary?

 

[IndianFan]

The JV defense was very good last year. Hoping to see those players shining on varsity defense.

 

[Usedtocould]

1st team offense has yet to put one in the end zone.

You never know it that’s a terrible thing or a great thing lol