At Pete Carroll’s weekly press conference, I asked about young offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian [partial clip above]. Later on, I followed up with some of the questions that readers from this blog have had in comments and emails. Carroll made it clear that he’s confident in his staff. In his assessment, the real issues have […]
Read moreNo Problems
Assistant coach Todd McNair said he’s had no problem with the performance of starting tailback Chauncey Washington this season. Washington averages 4.4 yards per carry but McNair said it’s a deceiving statistic. “If you take out short-yard and goal-line runs, it’s about 5.6 yards,’’ McNair said. “I’m happy with the way he’s running.’’
Read moreTrojan with a new attitude
Mark Saxon, OC Register Stafon Johnson was supposed to be running a play with the service team one day last fall, but he decided to sit this one out. Coaches got in his face and yelled, but he wasn’t budging. Another tailback in a black shirt eventually had to get in the huddle. It wasn’t […]
Read moreThe New Thunder
(Photo credit: Terry Pierson / The Press-Enterprise) Pete Carroll is looking for a big tailback. Sure, Stafon Johnson, C.J. Gable and Emmanuel Moody have all been impressive, but none of them weighs over 210. And Chauncey Washington is still nursing a hamstring. Step up Allen Bradford. He played linebacker in high school, and was recruited […]
Read moreFreshman running back corps
First there was Reggie, LenDale, and Chauncey. Now there is a new trio in Stafon, C.J., and Moody. Todd McNair talks about their unique running styles: “Moody is very sudden, very, very quick. Similar to No. 5 (Bush) in his start-and-stop ability. Same mentality, too. He looks to get it outside in a hurry, is […]
Read moreWednesday’s scrimmage
Stafon Johnson had team-highs of 13 carries and 119 yards. “Stafon has great vision, strong legs and low center of gravity,” running backs coach Todd McNair said. Carroll was impressed with his freshman receivers too, particularly Vidal Hazelton and Travon Patterson. Patterson had four catches for 76 yards and a 28-yard kick return. Hazelton made […]
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