With the 2007 season set to open one week from tonight at Rutgers, the University at Buffalo football team conducted a walk-thru today as they end fall camp at UB Stadium. Beginning on Saturday, the Bulls will start their traditional week of preparation prior to next Thursday’s opener.
As fall camp ends, the UB football blog hopes that you have enjoyed reading along as we have followed the Bulls through fall camp. We would also like to thank Turner Gill and the entire coaching staff for allowing us to bring you a small taste of what has been happening with the Bulls as they prepare for the 2007 football season. Go Bulls!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
UB Football Camp - Day 17
A steady drizzle met the University of Buffalo football team as they took the field Wednesday morning for the first of two practices for the day. While UB Stadium is reasonably quiet today, one month from today that will all change as the Bulls face Baylor in the home opener.
Early in today’s practice much of the offensive emphasis was on the running game, but that didn’t stop Ed Young from finding Gary Rice for a 23-yard connection.
During the individual positional work, punter Ben Woods worked with the receiving corps, sort of. Woods helped out with the receiver drills by serving as a passer during their work today.
The 11-on-11 work later in practice was concentrated in and around the red zone. Backed up to a third-and-17 after a questionable “sack,” Drew Willy found Naaman Roosevelt for 19 yards to keep a drive alive. Another play during this session that caused a bit of controversy was a pass from Corey Jorgenson to Alex Pierre that would have put the offense on the two-yard line. The play was ruled out of bounds but today’s practice did not include officials, so the call was made by those standing on the sideline, and the play happened on the defensive sideline. In a game situation, the play certainly would have been worthy of a replay challenge.
For the defense, a number of players found their way into the backfield today; among them were Trevor Scott, David Hubbard and Jamal Chisam.
The Bulls return to the field for a single practice on Thursday at UB Stadium.
Early in today’s practice much of the offensive emphasis was on the running game, but that didn’t stop Ed Young from finding Gary Rice for a 23-yard connection.
During the individual positional work, punter Ben Woods worked with the receiving corps, sort of. Woods helped out with the receiver drills by serving as a passer during their work today.
The 11-on-11 work later in practice was concentrated in and around the red zone. Backed up to a third-and-17 after a questionable “sack,” Drew Willy found Naaman Roosevelt for 19 yards to keep a drive alive. Another play during this session that caused a bit of controversy was a pass from Corey Jorgenson to Alex Pierre that would have put the offense on the two-yard line. The play was ruled out of bounds but today’s practice did not include officials, so the call was made by those standing on the sideline, and the play happened on the defensive sideline. In a game situation, the play certainly would have been worthy of a replay challenge.
For the defense, a number of players found their way into the backfield today; among them were Trevor Scott, David Hubbard and Jamal Chisam.
The Bulls return to the field for a single practice on Thursday at UB Stadium.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
UB Football Camp - Day 16
The Bulls were on the field at UB Stadium for a single practice on Tuesday as the 2007 season opener at Rutgers draws nearer. The team practiced in full pads during today’s workout under cool, cloudy skies.
Running back Mario Henry got off to a quick start in the early portion of 11-on-11 work with a pair of nice runs. With the likes of Jordan Jerrold and Jeff Niedermier paving the way up front, the running game had its share of success early in today’s practice. The exact length of the runs is difficult to approximate due to the limited nature of the contact involved.
After individual positional work, Ben Woods highlighted the special teams’ activity by consistently forcing would-be punt returners to back pedal to catch his 50-plus yard boots.
When practice shifted back to 11-on-11 work with sustained drives, the offense found its stride right away as Drew Willy found Aaron Connacher on a rollout for 26 yards on the first play of the first drive. That play was followed by a 10-yard run for Mario Henry and a 15-yard run for Brandon Thermilus. The drive was finished off by a 36-yard AJ Principe field goal.
Defensively, Kendric Hawkins had an interception and a few pass break-ups today.
Off the field, the new scoreboards on the east and west sides of the stadium were put into use for the first time today. The fascia boards, which had just been installed in the past few days, were turned on and tested late this afternoon. These two scoreboards, along with a new videoboard that will be installed in the coming days, will be an upgrade that fans will definitely notice this season when they come to UB Stadium.
Wednesday the Bulls will be back on the field for two practices as the season opener is just over a week away.
Running back Mario Henry got off to a quick start in the early portion of 11-on-11 work with a pair of nice runs. With the likes of Jordan Jerrold and Jeff Niedermier paving the way up front, the running game had its share of success early in today’s practice. The exact length of the runs is difficult to approximate due to the limited nature of the contact involved.
After individual positional work, Ben Woods highlighted the special teams’ activity by consistently forcing would-be punt returners to back pedal to catch his 50-plus yard boots.
When practice shifted back to 11-on-11 work with sustained drives, the offense found its stride right away as Drew Willy found Aaron Connacher on a rollout for 26 yards on the first play of the first drive. That play was followed by a 10-yard run for Mario Henry and a 15-yard run for Brandon Thermilus. The drive was finished off by a 36-yard AJ Principe field goal.
Defensively, Kendric Hawkins had an interception and a few pass break-ups today.
Off the field, the new scoreboards on the east and west sides of the stadium were put into use for the first time today. The fascia boards, which had just been installed in the past few days, were turned on and tested late this afternoon. These two scoreboards, along with a new videoboard that will be installed in the coming days, will be an upgrade that fans will definitely notice this season when they come to UB Stadium.
Wednesday the Bulls will be back on the field for two practices as the season opener is just over a week away.
Monday, August 20, 2007
UB Football Camp - Day 15
After a day off from on-field activity, the University at Buffalo football team was back on the field for two practices today. Cooler temperatures greeted the Bulls on Monday as they went through the morning workout in full pads before returning in shorts and helmets, with no shoulder pads, during the afternoon workout. Along with the cooler temperatures, a steady, light rain fell during the afternoon and many players chose to wear long-sleeves as a result of the weather.
As was the case on Friday afternoon, today’s second practice was a walk-thru as the offense and defense went through numerous plays at a walking pace. While this type of work may not make for the most viewer friendly practice, it is an important part of the preparation for the team as they continue working toward the August 30 season opener.
While there was little to report on the field, off the field we can tell you that the installation of the fascia scoreboards on the east and west stands have been completed.
Preparation for the 2007 season continues on Tuesday at UB Stadium as the Bulls are scheduled to have a single practice.
As was the case on Friday afternoon, today’s second practice was a walk-thru as the offense and defense went through numerous plays at a walking pace. While this type of work may not make for the most viewer friendly practice, it is an important part of the preparation for the team as they continue working toward the August 30 season opener.
While there was little to report on the field, off the field we can tell you that the installation of the fascia scoreboards on the east and west stands have been completed.
Preparation for the 2007 season continues on Tuesday at UB Stadium as the Bulls are scheduled to have a single practice.
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