http://www.thephinsider.com/2009/8/25/1001226/dolphins-depth-chart-bubble-watch
Listed third on the latest depth chart, Nalbone is playing to rave reviews from The Phinsider in Miami.
"John Nalbone is an excellent blocking tight end - at least from what I could tell from the first two preseason games. And I think since the Dolphins and Dan Henning like using two tight end sets, I don't see the Dolphins keeping only two tight ends. Right now, Nalbone has outplayed Joey Haynos. He's consistently caught the ball in camp (and in the team scrimmage a few weeks back) and, like I said, has really impressed me with his blocking ability. I'm officially the founder of the John Nalbone bandwagon - hop on while there's still room. "
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
First Scrimmage in the books
The first 2009 preseason scrimmage for the Monmouth University football team is complete, and we learned some things today after the 100-play team activity.
First off, we learned this team is mentally tough, because it was stifling hot outside today, even with the breeze from the ocean. Second, QB Kyle Frazier looked very sharp in operating the first team offense. He can make every throw in the book, and looked good setting up screens, throwing the deep ball and putting touch on passes when he had to. Third, the defensive line played very well, and should anchor that side of the ball.
The highlights of the day were Frazier hitting receiver Darvin Henderson on a third and long, and then hitting tight end Mike Roeder on a beautiful touch pass down the right sideline.
Back-up QB Craig Peterson made some very nice throws, one to rookie WR Mike Plautz and the other to WR Keith McPherson, who made a terrific one-handed grab for a touchdown. The other scoring plays were:
1) a 28-yard TD run from David Sinisi, who went up the middle and bounced outside to find the end zone.
2) The McPherson grab from Peterson.
3) Freshman RB Justin Pandorf scored on a bruising run, bowling over defenders on the way to the end zone.
4) Frazier connected with Rodney Salomon on a seam route up the right hash.
5) K Jake DelVento drilled a 46-yard field goal.
The team will scrimmage again in one week. What are your thoughts from today's scrimmage? How do you rate the QB's performances? How did the defense look?
First off, we learned this team is mentally tough, because it was stifling hot outside today, even with the breeze from the ocean. Second, QB Kyle Frazier looked very sharp in operating the first team offense. He can make every throw in the book, and looked good setting up screens, throwing the deep ball and putting touch on passes when he had to. Third, the defensive line played very well, and should anchor that side of the ball.
The highlights of the day were Frazier hitting receiver Darvin Henderson on a third and long, and then hitting tight end Mike Roeder on a beautiful touch pass down the right sideline.
Back-up QB Craig Peterson made some very nice throws, one to rookie WR Mike Plautz and the other to WR Keith McPherson, who made a terrific one-handed grab for a touchdown. The other scoring plays were:
1) a 28-yard TD run from David Sinisi, who went up the middle and bounced outside to find the end zone.
2) The McPherson grab from Peterson.
3) Freshman RB Justin Pandorf scored on a bruising run, bowling over defenders on the way to the end zone.
4) Frazier connected with Rodney Salomon on a seam route up the right hash.
5) K Jake DelVento drilled a 46-yard field goal.
The team will scrimmage again in one week. What are your thoughts from today's scrimmage? How do you rate the QB's performances? How did the defense look?
First Scrimmage Today!!
The Monmouth football team will have its first of two scrimmages today at 2:00 pm on Kessler Field. Should be good to see how the players are progressing in camp with the Colgate contest two weeks away. These are some things I will take a closer look at today at the scrimmage, which is open to the public:
1) How will the QB battle play out?
Right now, junior Andrew Mandeville and redshirt freshman Kyle Frazier have been taking the first-team snaps. The 5-9 Mandeville, a Raritan High School graduate, is the better runner of the two, while 6-3 Frazier, a Maryland native, is the more polished passer.
2) Who will replace the departed John Nalbone?
The Hawks lost the best tight end in school, and arguably league history, when the Miami Dolphins made Nalbone the first MU player ever drafted. Now, the void to fill his spot is left between returners Mike Roeder, Richard Burd, Tyler George and Chris Luma.
3) With the graduation of Steve Dowens and Chris Kiley, who will step up in the receiving corps?
Right now, the Rodney "Hot Rod" Salomon and Nick Romeo appear to the clear-cut top two receivers. Players in the mix to see the field include Darvin Henderson, Alex Laipple, Ron Lauch, Josh Vallejos ad converted QB Ryan Folsom. How quickly those players grasp the offense all depends on a variety of issues. For Henderson and Vallejoes, it depends on how quickly they grasp the offense. For Lauch, it's if he can stay healthy this season. Laipple has looked good in camp while Folsom is learning a new position.
There will be a report after the scrimmage, so check back later today...
1) How will the QB battle play out?
Right now, junior Andrew Mandeville and redshirt freshman Kyle Frazier have been taking the first-team snaps. The 5-9 Mandeville, a Raritan High School graduate, is the better runner of the two, while 6-3 Frazier, a Maryland native, is the more polished passer.
2) Who will replace the departed John Nalbone?
The Hawks lost the best tight end in school, and arguably league history, when the Miami Dolphins made Nalbone the first MU player ever drafted. Now, the void to fill his spot is left between returners Mike Roeder, Richard Burd, Tyler George and Chris Luma.
3) With the graduation of Steve Dowens and Chris Kiley, who will step up in the receiving corps?
Right now, the Rodney "Hot Rod" Salomon and Nick Romeo appear to the clear-cut top two receivers. Players in the mix to see the field include Darvin Henderson, Alex Laipple, Ron Lauch, Josh Vallejos ad converted QB Ryan Folsom. How quickly those players grasp the offense all depends on a variety of issues. For Henderson and Vallejoes, it depends on how quickly they grasp the offense. For Lauch, it's if he can stay healthy this season. Laipple has looked good in camp while Folsom is learning a new position.
There will be a report after the scrimmage, so check back later today...
Monmouth Football Now on Shore Sports Network!!
"The Monmouth University Department of Athletics, in conjunction with its multi-media marketing rights holder Nelligan Sports Marketing, announced a partnership with New Jersey’s Millennium Radio Group to broadcast all of the Hawks’ football games during the 2009 season on The Shore Sports Network, Fox Sports 1310 and 1160 WOBM AM."
This is a huge step forward for the football team and the department as a whole. Matt Harmon and myself will call the action this season.
This is a huge step forward for the football team and the department as a whole. Matt Harmon and myself will call the action this season.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
2009 season is upon us!!
The 2009 season is rapidly approaching and camp is heating up, literally and figuratively. The squad is in two-a-days now (and for the next two weeks or so) and has its first scrimmage of preseason camp Friday at 2pm.
The Hawks were selected second in the NEC Preseason Poll, as voted on by the league's head coaches. Albany was selected first for the fourth straight season with Central Connecticut State claiming third in the poll ahead of Sacred Heart in fourth and Robert Morris in fifth. Embarking on its second NEC season, Duquesne was chosen sixth while new league member Bryant took seventh. Wagner, in eighth, and Saint Francis (PA), in ninth, round out the preseason selections.
MU's David Sinisi and Shawn Wright landed on the All-NEC Preseason First Team, marking the only two Hawks to claim the honor.
The Hawks were selected second in the NEC Preseason Poll, as voted on by the league's head coaches. Albany was selected first for the fourth straight season with Central Connecticut State claiming third in the poll ahead of Sacred Heart in fourth and Robert Morris in fifth. Embarking on its second NEC season, Duquesne was chosen sixth while new league member Bryant took seventh. Wagner, in eighth, and Saint Francis (PA), in ninth, round out the preseason selections.
MU's David Sinisi and Shawn Wright landed on the All-NEC Preseason First Team, marking the only two Hawks to claim the honor.
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