I watched the Cavs play through their first intersquad scrimmage. It was satisfying to see the coaching approach in which the game was played. The players treated it as an actual regular season game, looking to their coaches (as refs) for the opposing side's penalty calls. On the contrary the coaches treated it as a practice, fixing formations, and showing athletes where to go and what to call. Together, mixed with a strong dosage of excitement-- the Cavs carried out the game to its fullest extent.
The defense was seen mostly pursuing the ball, as they should. Quick stops and a good number of defensive jersey's made it difficult to see who made primary contact on more than one occasion. I wouldn't complain, however because this is the making of a successful defense. The quarterbacks attempts to get the ball deep downfield was almost always denied by the Cavs secondary. On occasion when a completion was made, the reciver had to battle for ball.
Offensively, Coral Gables has a number of skilled position players waiting for their chance under the Friday night lights. I was specifically impressed with WR Antiwone Johnson's ability to get around charging defenders, and WR Robert Torrence's lengthy YAC.
The scrimmage was set up as two 20 minute halves, but was cut short midway through the second half as a result of the infamous south Florida unpredictable weather.
The Coral Gables Cavaliers are heading into this season with a clean slate and a will to win.
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| Players to look out for |
Antwan Burney 5'7-160 RB
Mark Wynn 5'9 155 WR
Gregory Howell 6'0 200 RB
Antiwone Johnson 5'8 159 WR
Robert Torrence 5'11 185 ATH
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BY: Danielle Lyn.
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