Scrimmage thoughts

First off, good to see so many friendly faces again. Glad to be back in the swing of things.

Some football scrimmage thoughts:

1) Good turnout: I saw a good number of people before I went upstairs, and Mac and the athletic dept. might just have this ball rolling after all.

2) Go deep!: The Blue Devil offense is moving in directions we haven't seen before: forward. Nick looks ready to have a huge senior season, and he and Hunter are starting to click. But the key is Aubrey. I'll have much more on both he and the offense later this week, but his willingness to move around not only was a team-first move (he suggested it to MAC from what 2 people told me), but it gives them a host of new dimensions. He can take snaps (he threw a pair of beautiful balls Thursday), he can go wide and become a big receiver, he can go in the slot and make short-yardage plays, and he can run a host of reverses and halfback pass plays that are impossible to prepare for.
Also, Hunter looked comfortable. Looking forward to talking to him more as the season goes along about how he is growing into his role.
However, before everyone who comments on this blog gets too giddy, the 2 QB system is NOT dead. Mac made it very clear today he plans on playing both, but there won't be as many plays with Aubrey off the field.

3) Old school: Central was effective with the run no matter who carried the ball, a product of talent in the backfield and an intact, veteran offensive line. Granted I haven't seen them play against anyone but themselves this summer, but the Devils look like they can do it all offensively.

4) Questions remain: The defense still has some things to figure out, but looked better as the scrimmage wore on Wednesday. This is the side of the ball I still have questions about. Can the Devils get to the QB and can the contain receivers?
We'll find out in 10 days or so.

Questions? Comments?