Caleb on offense and myself on defense
Thursday’s practice report
Warmer than usual temperatures greeted the Sun Devils on Thursday morning as the team took the field for the second practice in a row in full pads. It was a session where the offense’s energy was impossible to miss, especially with their ability to run the ball.
Offense
First Group:
LT Josh Atkins
LG Sean Na’a
C Keona Peat
RG Makua Pule
RT Emmit Bohle
QB Sam Leavitt
RB Kyson Brown/Raleek Brown
SLOT: Melquan Stovall
WR Jake Smith
WR Derek Eusebio
TE Marketson Douglas/Bryce Pierre
Second group:
LT: Jalen Klemm
LG: Ben Coleman
C: Leif Fautanu
RG: Kyle Scott
RT: Max Iheanachor
QB Trenton Bourguet
RB Cam Skattebo/George Hart III
WR Troy Omeire
WR Jordyn Tyson
WR Korbin Hendrix
TE Bryce Pierre/Coleson Arends
Quarterbacks:
As Spring ball moves along into day five, the duel between long-time ASU quarterback Trenton Bourguet and Michigan State transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt has been quite competitive. Both quarterbacks battled today and made some mistakes, nonetheless, as it was hard to see a clear victor in the battle today.
Beginning with Bourguet, he started the day strong in the team tempo period, finding tight end Bryce Pierre over the middle for a good gain. Transferring over to the routes on the air portion of practice, Bourguet, much like the other quarterbacks, was delivering fantastic balls to receivers running “Sluggo” routes into the endzone.
In the one one-on-one and seven-on-seven periods, Bourguet was picked off twice by nickel back Macen Williams and linebacker Jordan Crook. Although he was picked, Bourguet bounced back in the later team periods, commanding the offense down the field and finding Korbin Hendrix twice for big gains. That latter throw was a ball only Hendrix could grab on the sideline, setting up the later score. Bourguet also found Jordyn Tyson and Troy Omeire in the red zone team period for touchdowns.
For Leavitt, the beginning of practice got off to a slower start. In spite of that, the consistency of Leavitt’s play today was a thing to take notice of.
In the routes on air and individual portions with skill groups, Leavitt demonstrated arm strength delivering great second-level balls and zipping the balls to tight ends on over the middle routes. Leavitt’s only fault today was an interception during the “Main Event” portion of practice, as an underthrown ball ended up in the hands of cornerback Keontez Bradley.
In the team portion for Leavitt, he also was part of a drive that drove down the field and ended things with a field goal. Like Bourguet, Leavitt also found Tyson for a score in the red zone period that had the back half of the day look a little better.
Offensive Line:
Looking at the offensive line, it is hard to distinguish things without any individual explosive plays, but the offense overall did have a better day running the football, especially later in practice. Cam Skattebo and Kyson Brown were both very productive today behind both groups of the line.
Personnel-wise, Emmit Bohle got significant time today at right tackle, which is his main position. Bohle, coming off a broken leg last season, is gaining ground in becoming a day-to-day player in spring, which looks imminent as of today, which adds to the depth.
At the guard position, in a surprise to some since he’s been playing exclusively right tackle since the beginning of spring, Kyle Scott has been holding his own with the second group today playing in conjunction with Max Iheanachor. On the opposite side on the left, the development with the Josh Atkins/Sean Na’a and Jalen Klemm/Ben Coleman combos will be one to watch, as all players are experienced and have been relied on in spring.
A lot of today's drills saw linemen working in conjunction but as spring moves forward, it is no guarantee these will even be the combinations come fall. Nonetheless, there seemed to be more success with the following players at their position.
Running Backs:
As good of a performance as Raleek Brown had on Tuesday, today had Kyson Brown written all over it. Kyson Brown, in the tempo period, had two decent gains and a last one that arguably went for a touchdown, depending on who you ask.
The sophomore kept the momentum going later in practice, taking the first play from scrimmage about 60 yards before a defender made a touchdown-saving tackle. A big play from a running back that has been on the minds Of Kenny Dillingham and Arroyo. Brown part of the second group on their drive pounded in a touchdown from nine yards out to put an exclamation point on the offensive success today.
As well as Kyson Brown ran today, Skattebo was doing his thing in the team periods. In the first team period following tempo, Skattebo fumbled the ball after a nice 10-yard gain but managed to recover it. Then he quickly followed it up with another double-digit yard gain to move forward. In the later team, Skattebo had a touchdown in the red zone period, pounding his way in.
On the last drive of the day, Skattebo had a run going for about 20 yards. As the running backs did their thing today, they proved the depth of the overall group.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends:
The collective skilled group that continues to be highlighted by many had a great day. This was much needed as highly touted local recruit Cooper Perry was in the house for practice.
Nonetheless, Melquan Stovall continues to have a dominant spring. Going into the routes on air period again, Stovall looked very sharp in his route running and made most catches look very routine. On one rep during one-on-ones, Stovall had a defender in a dead stop, making space for a score.
Jordyn Tyson has been about as plug-and-play as it gets this week, compounding on his main event rep from Tuesday. In the one-on-one periods, Tyson had three touchdowns against the secondary, which only adds to the touchdowns mentioned earlier in team periods.
This also goes for Troy Omeire, as Omiere also had a team segment touchdown but won a lot of routes, including one in the endzone for a touchdown. A solid day for some of the big-time ASU receivers.
Although “X” Guillory ran one route and won it, understudies like Hendrix and Derek Eusebio have really gotten an opportunity to gain some playing time in this deeper group. Hendrix had quite the day stemming from those balls from Bourguet.
From a tight ends perspective, Bryce Pierre continues to fortify his position as “TE1,” but as time progresses, it seems as if the staff is trying to get the most out of Marketson Douglas from a receiving standpoint. The bigger-bodied tight end was right behind Pierre today, showing his ability to catch.
Thursday’s practice report
Warmer than usual temperatures greeted the Sun Devils on Thursday morning as the team took the field for the second practice in a row in full pads. It was a session where the offense’s energy was impossible to miss, especially with their ability to run the ball.
Offense
First Group:
LT Josh Atkins
LG Sean Na’a
C Keona Peat
RG Makua Pule
RT Emmit Bohle
QB Sam Leavitt
RB Kyson Brown/Raleek Brown
SLOT: Melquan Stovall
WR Jake Smith
WR Derek Eusebio
TE Marketson Douglas/Bryce Pierre
Second group:
LT: Jalen Klemm
LG: Ben Coleman
C: Leif Fautanu
RG: Kyle Scott
RT: Max Iheanachor
QB Trenton Bourguet
RB Cam Skattebo/George Hart III
WR Troy Omeire
WR Jordyn Tyson
WR Korbin Hendrix
TE Bryce Pierre/Coleson Arends
Quarterbacks:
As Spring ball moves along into day five, the duel between long-time ASU quarterback Trenton Bourguet and Michigan State transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt has been quite competitive. Both quarterbacks battled today and made some mistakes, nonetheless, as it was hard to see a clear victor in the battle today.
Beginning with Bourguet, he started the day strong in the team tempo period, finding tight end Bryce Pierre over the middle for a good gain. Transferring over to the routes on the air portion of practice, Bourguet, much like the other quarterbacks, was delivering fantastic balls to receivers running “Sluggo” routes into the endzone.
In the one one-on-one and seven-on-seven periods, Bourguet was picked off twice by nickel back Macen Williams and linebacker Jordan Crook. Although he was picked, Bourguet bounced back in the later team periods, commanding the offense down the field and finding Korbin Hendrix twice for big gains. That latter throw was a ball only Hendrix could grab on the sideline, setting up the later score. Bourguet also found Jordyn Tyson and Troy Omeire in the red zone team period for touchdowns.
For Leavitt, the beginning of practice got off to a slower start. In spite of that, the consistency of Leavitt’s play today was a thing to take notice of.
In the routes on air and individual portions with skill groups, Leavitt demonstrated arm strength delivering great second-level balls and zipping the balls to tight ends on over the middle routes. Leavitt’s only fault today was an interception during the “Main Event” portion of practice, as an underthrown ball ended up in the hands of cornerback Keontez Bradley.
In the team portion for Leavitt, he also was part of a drive that drove down the field and ended things with a field goal. Like Bourguet, Leavitt also found Tyson for a score in the red zone period that had the back half of the day look a little better.
Offensive Line:
Looking at the offensive line, it is hard to distinguish things without any individual explosive plays, but the offense overall did have a better day running the football, especially later in practice. Cam Skattebo and Kyson Brown were both very productive today behind both groups of the line.
Personnel-wise, Emmit Bohle got significant time today at right tackle, which is his main position. Bohle, coming off a broken leg last season, is gaining ground in becoming a day-to-day player in spring, which looks imminent as of today, which adds to the depth.
At the guard position, in a surprise to some since he’s been playing exclusively right tackle since the beginning of spring, Kyle Scott has been holding his own with the second group today playing in conjunction with Max Iheanachor. On the opposite side on the left, the development with the Josh Atkins/Sean Na’a and Jalen Klemm/Ben Coleman combos will be one to watch, as all players are experienced and have been relied on in spring.
A lot of today's drills saw linemen working in conjunction but as spring moves forward, it is no guarantee these will even be the combinations come fall. Nonetheless, there seemed to be more success with the following players at their position.
Running Backs:
As good of a performance as Raleek Brown had on Tuesday, today had Kyson Brown written all over it. Kyson Brown, in the tempo period, had two decent gains and a last one that arguably went for a touchdown, depending on who you ask.
The sophomore kept the momentum going later in practice, taking the first play from scrimmage about 60 yards before a defender made a touchdown-saving tackle. A big play from a running back that has been on the minds Of Kenny Dillingham and Arroyo. Brown part of the second group on their drive pounded in a touchdown from nine yards out to put an exclamation point on the offensive success today.
As well as Kyson Brown ran today, Skattebo was doing his thing in the team periods. In the first team period following tempo, Skattebo fumbled the ball after a nice 10-yard gain but managed to recover it. Then he quickly followed it up with another double-digit yard gain to move forward. In the later team, Skattebo had a touchdown in the red zone period, pounding his way in.
On the last drive of the day, Skattebo had a run going for about 20 yards. As the running backs did their thing today, they proved the depth of the overall group.
Wide Receivers/Tight Ends:
The collective skilled group that continues to be highlighted by many had a great day. This was much needed as highly touted local recruit Cooper Perry was in the house for practice.
Nonetheless, Melquan Stovall continues to have a dominant spring. Going into the routes on air period again, Stovall looked very sharp in his route running and made most catches look very routine. On one rep during one-on-ones, Stovall had a defender in a dead stop, making space for a score.
Jordyn Tyson has been about as plug-and-play as it gets this week, compounding on his main event rep from Tuesday. In the one-on-one periods, Tyson had three touchdowns against the secondary, which only adds to the touchdowns mentioned earlier in team periods.
This also goes for Troy Omeire, as Omiere also had a team segment touchdown but won a lot of routes, including one in the endzone for a touchdown. A solid day for some of the big-time ASU receivers.
Although “X” Guillory ran one route and won it, understudies like Hendrix and Derek Eusebio have really gotten an opportunity to gain some playing time in this deeper group. Hendrix had quite the day stemming from those balls from Bourguet.
From a tight ends perspective, Bryce Pierre continues to fortify his position as “TE1,” but as time progresses, it seems as if the staff is trying to get the most out of Marketson Douglas from a receiving standpoint. The bigger-bodied tight end was right behind Pierre today, showing his ability to catch.
