Fall Practice Summary - Day 2

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QB play:

This is where I spent the majority of my time on Saturday. Here is how I saw it. We did not see the start of practice, so I did not see who took the first reps.

Martell was throwing on time, and with purpose and at his best, he was the top QB. The biggest question with Martell is consistency, and that is still a question mark for him. It should be noted that most of Martell’s struggles came when he was working with the walk-ons. I can not talk about Martell without highlighting the connection he has with KJ Osborn. Every time the two are lined up together, good things happen.

Jarren Williams also had a good day and was the most consistent of the three. Williams’ best trait has to be his accuracy, especially on crossing routes. His pinpoint accuracy allows the receiver to catch the ball and not slow down at all. Even on incompletions, Williams’ always keeps the ball away from the defenders.

N’Kosi Perry was the most inconsistent of the three, and his accuracy varies based on what route he is throwing. Perry’s best throw by far was the intermediate outside passes. Both the comeback route and the out route were money for Perry all night. Perry’s struggles came on the deep routes. When Perry threw the fly route, his passes sailed toward the sideline and out of the receivers reach. This was a consistent issue for him.

Other Notes:

One of the top plays of the day was a one-handed catch from Will Mallory. He is extremely smooth as a route runner, and his catch radius is next level.

Something fun for the players is that everyone’s speed is being tracked. Coach David Feeley has to do ten push-ups every time a player eclipses 20 MPH. Jeff Thomas, KJ Osborn, Gilbert Frierson, Mike Harley, and Te’Cory Couch all hit the 20 MPH mark. Dee Wiggins just missed the mark clocking in at 19 MPH. Harley has the team record at 23 MPH, but that came during conditioning drills, not practice.

Some 1v1 results:

Jeff Thomas beat Al Blades

Mark Pope beat Nigel Bethel

KJ Osborn beat Gilbert Frierson

So Mathew after 2 practice how would your rank the qbs?
 
He absolutely is.

We've heard the talk of X, Y, Z "big name" has developed a S+C center of excellence at *****-school-not-Miami.

What does Feeley need to establish one in Coral Gables? Why can't Miami's program and staff be envied like the others?
 
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Jarren Williams also had a good day and was the most consistent of the three. Williams’ best trait has to be his accuracy, especially on crossing routes. His pinpoint accuracy allows the receiver to catch the ball and not slow down at all. Even on incompletions, Williams’ always keeps the ball away from the defenders.

Good analysis. I'm glad to see Jarren's strong ball placement has carried over to this level. His combination of mobility and accuracy is rare. He gives Miami a higher ceiling if he wins the job.
 
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