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Show Friday, August 18. 2006 COLLEGE FOOTBALL Mendenhall said both could Kicking S Continued from CI pretty smooth McLaughlin ihuught tt went well, but concedes there is work to be done in getting the synchronisation right between Camp Cougar the trio "If you could tell, the liming was a little off on some of the Continued from kicks." McLaughlin said "We need more repetitions, which is fine-thi- s time of year. I was coming in just a little too last trying to get my steps right on the approach. But I think once (Clark) gets the pads on he'll do fine. He'll help me and (punter) Derek McLaughlin because he's gmd at this, and consistent It makes a big difference," The rest of the players hooted and hollered when the kicking game succeeded. It's obviously an important part of the game, and it's been a touchy spot at BYU camp as the team has tried to find a holder and snapper. Traditionally, the holder is a backup quarterback. The team thought it had a long snapper coming from a junior college but Matt Johnson failed to earn his associate's degree. H is academ ic inelig ibilit y had the team searching oh and off. Clark was given a full scholarship instead. lineClark was a walk-obacker a couple of years ago. before transferring to Snow College and serving a mission. He looks large; until he lines up with the rest of the offensive lineman. Then he CI him to go home before the scrimmage, but he came back for Wednesday night's practice wanting to get head coach Bronco Mendenhall said Thursday of favorite linebacker Cameron Jensen, who had strep, throat. "The trainer finally cleared him today, so he was happy to get back in there." in." BYU looks puny. But McLaughlin and head coach Bronco Mendenhall agree that the weight differential will not be an issue from potential block attacks up the middle, as long as Clark's continues to fall within a specific zone of what coaches feel is appropriate for the time it takes the ball to go f rom snapper to holder. Assistant coach Patrick held the stopwatch, and generally gave Mendenhall nods of approval. McLaughlin made field goals last season, and had two attempts blocked. the-tea- . Hig-gin- s n Johnson with one interception. Ratliff for 116 yards and was TDs. three Continued from CI "There's going to be close evaluation and very soon we'll win at Brigham Young and' come up with a (number) and a victory over Georgia a 2," Whittingham said. Tech in the Emerald Bowl. It could be next week before With Johnson redshirt-ing- , he and offensive coordinator the job would easily be Ratliff 's if it weren't for Grady, Andy Ludwig decide. The Utes open the season Sept. 2 at who transferred from OklaUCLA. homa last fall and sat out be"Brett Ratliff is a field . cause of NCAA rules. The general. That's his strongest Grady comattribute. The players rally pleted passes for 212 around him," Whittingham yards and three touchdowns said. "Tommy Grady's got all in the scrimmage Thursday, 1 38-1- 0 omit Team to have his players heal while also keeping their endurance up. The group, which included potential starting corner-bac- k Justin Robinson (groin), jogged the length of the practice field several times and did provement He has put in the work to make himself better." various drills under the supervision of a team trainer. As for t he" rest l pi act ice, Mendenhall said the proit seemed toned dv n from Wednesday's scrimmage gram was important so that until near the end Ar arguplay ers didn't fall too far be ment arose bet w een of fensiv e hind, though he noted "some aren't happy about it." and defensive linemen when Hall Max One player back, and quarterback backup thrilled to be there, was linewas nailed in the head by a backer Cameron Jensen. He defender. Hall hit the ground, and the was held from Wednesday's bulkier guys scuffled briefly. scrimmage because of what It was more bark than bite, no Mendenhall called a case of Strep throat. Doctors punches were thrown. Quarcleared him to play yesterday terbacks wear green jerseys at practice and are off limits morning after he showed up from contact. Wednesday evening hoping to Hall was fine, but threw an suit up. interception fin the next play as Robbie Buckner stepped in I Pride of fall camp, spring too: Mendenhall pointed out front of a receiver. It's been a feisty week for sophomore tight end Vic So'oto BYU players. Offensive lineas the most improved player man Travis Bright was booted since. spring practices. He's continued to excel through by Mendenhall out of Tuesday's practice for being pugna- nearly two weeks of fall ball. He had a nice catch yestercious after the whistle. day of a Jason Beck pass, one Tempers are wearing thin which surely would've also s as in the searing been called defensive pass inheat continue. Mendenhall terference. takes some of it in stride. "Everyone is getting a I Another open practice: The little ornery." Mendenhall said. "That's just normal: If it Cougars will allow fans to weren't happening, I would be watch today's practice that worried.'' starts at 10 a.m. at the practice fields near Smith Fieldhouse. I "Unhappy" injured: The CouI Jason Franchuk gars held back seven players can be reached at from drills, but they're staying busy. Mendenhall called jfranchukfaheraldextra. it a "unique balance," trying com. be attributed tojiming rather than accur jc lie praised the senior ku ker. sa ing he "is completely invested m this program and in his ou n im- News and notes from BYU's Arizona Johnson led the Mountain West Conference and was 8:15 BYU. p.m. MT (TBS) Fast Facts:"l have great confidence in Willie. Overall, he's playing the best I've ever seen him play. It's not even close to where he was a year ago." - Arizona coach Mike Stoops on sophomore QB Willie Tuitama, who was 13 of 19 for 117 yards, two touchdowns and an in- tho Wildcats' first scrimmage. terception in Tulsa (0-- 0) Aug. 31 vs. Stephen F. Austin, 5 p.m. MT (no TV) . Fast Facts: In Tuls?" first scrimmage of fall camp, returning stai ung QB Paul Smith was 7 of 14 for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Both scoring passes went to junior TE Ted Curtis. First Game: Boston College (0-- 0) 31 at Central Michigan, 5 ' ' Fast Facts: Freshman running back Jeff Smith registered 16 carries for 67 yards while junior field goal place kicker Ryan Ohliger hit in each from 40:plus yards attempts BC's second scrimmage on Sunday. First Game: Aug. p.m. MT (ESPN2) Utah State (0-- 0) First Game: Sept. 2 at Wyoming, 2:30 p.m. (mtn.) Fast Facts: "This morning we cpme out and had a good, crisp practice. ... We need to have a better tempo early on. It was a little bit hotter and especially during the individual and team periods, we need to get a better effort out of the guys and get guys to move around Utah State coach Brent Guy a little faster." s after the first practice. fourth nationally in total offense last year. He threw for 18 touchdowns and ran for injury. (0-- 0) First Game: Sept. 2 vs. two-a-day- the physical attributes." At Oklahoma, Grady backed up Jason White in 2004 and completed passes in five games. He redshirted in 2003 and burned a year of eligibility last season by transferring. Grady has two years of eligibility remaining while Ratliff has just one. Although both can throw the ball, neither is the running threat Johnso'i was before his knee 2006 football opponents: two-alay- eight more. His quick come- - , back was impressive, but the knee was sometimes sore and swollen and the Utes didn't TCU need three quarterbacks. "1 worked hard throughout , my rehab. I did everything the trainers asked me to do," Johnson said. "There's no doubt in my mind that when I get back and healthy, then I'll be the best quarterback in the conference if not the country." Fast Facts: Former TCU safety Jeremy Mod-kin- s contract with the signed a free-ageGreen Bay Packers this week. He joins teammate Cory Rodgers, who was drafted in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL draft. (0-- 0) First Game: Sept. 3 at Baylor, 3:30 p.m. (FSN) . San Diego State First Game: Sept. 1 vs. MT , (0-- 0) UTEP, 8:30 p.m. MT (CSTV) s Fast Facts: "Our second day of drill went well. We ended with a and we worked on the this morning. San Diego thought we really picked it up." State Chuck Long on Tuesdays practices. two-aJay- two-minu- NFL NOTEBOOK Doss named Preseason TD for Mahe UNLV Wyoming e !HF CHRIS GARDNER work out w hen he called Barry Bonds' personal trainer "five or six years ago" but the two never got together, the preups dominated in a season victory over Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night. I7-- 0 I Brady: I never worked out with BALC0 trainer At 1 Mass., Tom Brady was looking for a place to - New England Patriots quarterback said Thursday. "That was the first of it and the last of it." Brady said after practice. "1 never heard from him again." I Roethlisberger sprains thumb, questionable for next preseason game: At Lit robe. Pa.. Ben Roethlisberger has a sprained ligament in nis right thumb and is questionable for the Pittsburgh Stealers' exhibition game against Minnesota" on Saturday night. Neither he nor coach Bill Cowher thinks the injury is serious, however. The Super Bowl-- in quick At Foxborough, Mass.. Junior Seau is looking to join the New England Patriots, just three days after the San Diego Chargers threw him a lavish retirement party. i- ... x: m ruuijuy Weather Soft .. ,! Prcs ning quarterback banged the thumb on a lineman's shoulder pad late in practice Wednesday, his second thumb injury in nine months. I Other news: At Cheney, Wash.. Seattle Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevens injured his left knee Thursday during practice He was expected to have an MRI later Thursday. ... Detroit Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers will miss Friday's preseason game against the Cleveland Browns with a knee injury. ... Jets quarterback Chad Pennington was excused from practice Thursday for personal reasons and his status for this weekend's preseason game against Washington uncertain Air Force rZU 825 4009 Sugar House 801 4878233 Sandy 10&SS State St 80! 571.5770 801121 7494 uinta, i FREE mission! jersey 0) MT(mtn.) Fast Facts: "We did some new stuff, and worked in the 'reu zone' quite a bit. It makes it a little tougher on the players when you add the new stuff. thought practice went pretty well." Colorado State coach Sonny Lubick. I Wyoming (0-- 0) First Game: Sept. 2 vs. Utah State, 2:30 p.m. (mtn.) "First we want to finalize things at quarterback. All eyes are on that race for sure. We also want to see our receiver corps under the lights, and see how some of those guys perform. We're also very interested in getting a good look at the kicking game. These young guys have done,a great job in practice, but setwe really need to see them in a game-likWyoming coach Joe Glenn. ting." Fast Facts: e New Mexico (0-- 0) d is three-and-ou- t. First Game: Sept. 2 vs. Portland State, 6 p.m MT (mtn.) Fast Facts: "The effort has been really good and think we're seeing signs on both offense and defense that some good things can happen this year. We have a very complicated defense and a very complicated offense, so we've thrown a lot of stuff at them so far." New Mexico coach Rocky Long. I Utah (0-- You By 0) First Game: Sept. 2 at UCLA, 5 p.m MT (FSN) Fast Facts: The University of Utah has already set a school record for season ticket sales. The 22,050 season tickets sold as of Aug. 9 broke the old school mark of 21.540, set last year. ... Stud linebacker Kyle Brady (right knee sprain) is out until further notice, Malakai leaving most of the reps to 1 bTATE'STREET-Urei- Jale Murphy in First Game: Sept. 2 vs. Weber State. 3 p.m. m Mokofisi. OHIUKUHT 560E2100S' Own SOUTH m3: 0) Colorado State (0-- Doss played in four series with the first team offense. He led the Pokes to two scores: A touchdown run by sophomore running back Wynel Seldon and a field goal by redshirt freshman kicker Jake Scott. On Doss' other possessions, the offense went DV Rivcrdalc (0-- First Game: Sept. 9 at Tennessee, TBA Fast Facts: The Air ForceNotre Dame game Colorado Springs on Nov. 11 is sold out. Reserved seats were $35 and GA were $20. SELLqi rtirv SAVE $3 1666 South State PRESS to work."' $18" 801 d a Brought to 2 Pack Gloves 5360 S. Freeway Park Dr Fast Facts: Senior Erick Jackson will most likely be back in the starting role out of the back-fielRB coach Regthis fall. Said second-yea- r gie Davis: "We've been improving day to day in camp. We have a group of running backs that will all contribute ... this season." morial Stadium. The backup job remains up for grabs and is a contest be- - . tween freshman Karsten Sween and sophomore Stinson Dean. Glenn apparently selected Doss before the scrimmage, during which Doss hit just 3 of 8 passes for 16 yards. In his announcement. Glenn mentioned ' Doss' experience. "Not that the other guys haven't played well, but Jake has his arms around (the offense) a little bit better right now. He has a little more experience arid has been a little sharper in the meetings and things like that," Glenn said. "We're going to give the keys to the car to Jake and go Philadelphia Eagles running back Reno Mahe, right, pulls away from u tackle attempt by Baltimore Havens' Jurret Johnson during the first quarter on Thursday I Giants 17, Chiefs 0: At East Rutherford, N.J., Eli Manning and the New York Giants didn't exactly lay out the welcome mat for Herm Edwards' return to Giants Stadium. Manning threw for a touchdown and set up another and the Giants starters and back- fj MT(mtn.) Junior LARAMIE, Wyo. Jacob Doss will start at quarterback when Wyoming hosts Utah State for the Cowboys' season opener Sept. 2. Cowboys coach Joe Glenn announced his decision before Wyoming's first fall scrimmage Wednesday at War Me- 20-1- 0 I Seau considering .VSSOC'ATFD (0-- 0) First Game: Sept. 2 vs. Idaho State, 8 p.m. starting QB Correll BALTIMORE Buckhalter took a shovel pass from Donovan McNabb.'t an 48 ya-past several would-btacklers and announced his return to the Philadelphia Eagles' backf ield Thursday night. The Baltimore Ravens rallied for a victory, but ' that didn't spoil the fun for Buckhalter. who missed three of the last four seasons with knee injuries and has not played in the regular season since 2003. ' Former BYU receiver Reno touchMahe caught a down pass from McNabb in the first quarter. ds I ' I BUJflFW'Jnl If I f V If you have news and information to contribute to the Scout contact Darnell Dickson at ddicksonheraldextra.com Team, I or 344-255or information to dhsportsheraldextra. com. |
