On a toasty Thursday morning, pads were left in the locker room on a drill-laden session for both sides of the ball. Dillingham said that he noticed that a very good practice on Tuesday resulted in a heavier-than-desired workload. And since he knows that Saturday’s practice this week (which is back to a 9 am start) will have an extended scrimmage (although shorter than last Saturday), he wanted to ease off today, and therefore it was a shorter practice.
Offense Two-Deep
First Team
LT Colby Garvin
LG Ben Coleman
C Sean Na’a
RG Makua Pule
RT Josh Atkins
QB Trenton Bourguet
RB Raleek Brown/Kyson Brown
SLOT Melquan Stovall
WR Jake Smith
WR Derek Eusebio
TE Bryce Pierre
Second Team
LT Emmit Bohle
LG Kyle Scott
C Leif Fautanu
RG Ise Matautia
RT Jalen Klemm
QB Sam Leavitt
RB Cam Skattebo/George Hart III
SLOT Kaleb Black
WR Jordyn Tyson
WR Korbin Hendrix
TE Markeston Douglas
Quarterbacks started their day with Marcus Arroyo getting out of a play-action movement into a rollout and then throwing the ball to Arroyo. The quarterbacks then joined the running backs, working on meshes as the running backs burst through the imaginary line, running over Kit Kat bags to make sure their feet weren’t dragging. Trenton Bourguet and Sam Leavitt looked as usual in team tempo, executing short routes on quick reads while still working their way downfield more efficiently. Jaden Rashada got in a couple of deep throws with the reserves as well. With interceptions biting Bourguet and Leavitt, the offense would go scoreless on three 7v7 drives.
Still making his mark as the wide receivers coach, Hines Ward was the loudest person on the Kajikawa practice fields in a low-intensity session.
“No Balls on the Ground, HALLELUJAH! Elite pass catchers, that’s what we got to be,” he said.
The offensive line worked under the chute, engaging in a block movement down the line to mimic zone scheme blocking. This continued into limb work, shuffling to strike medicine balls engaging the hands. Tight ends and linemen were lined up facing each other, striking up on medicine balls from a close two-point stance. The players then drove forward, maintaining technique. The line then returned under the shoot, working singular blocks from a knelt position. Tight ends ran through a hurdle and blocked a bag sprinting out, which was an emphasis for Jason Mohns today.
Running backs did footwork in and out of cones before exploding forward and jump-cutting on Kit-Kat bags. George Hart and Cam Skattebo led the group. Skattebo took a home run screen pass from Leavitt for a long touchdown in 7v7s.
Defense
First Team
EDGE Clayton Smith
DT CJ Fite
DT Jacob Rich Kongaika
EDGE Elijah O’Neal
LB Caleb McCullough
LB Keyshawn Elliott
Nickel Macen Williams
CB Ed Woods
CB Javan Robinson
Safety Shamari Simmons
Safety Xavion Alford
Second Team
EDGE Prince Dorbah
DT Jeffrey Clark
DT Blazen Lono-Wong
EDGE Justin Wodtly
LB Jordan Crook
LB Zyrus Fiaseu
Nickel Cole Martin
CB Rodney Bimage
CB Latterance Welch
Safety Myles Rowser
Safety Montana Warren
Defensive line drills were nothing out of the ordinary. Coach Reynolds’s “active limbs” circuit started things off before branching out into rushing drills on the edges and interior, timing up jumps with snaps. Reynolds emphasized the block-break technique throughout the morning. Clayton Smith stood out in team tempo with some QB pressures off the blindside.
On the line-backing front, the players showcased their strategic thinking. Dillingham talked after practice about the importance of the linebackers having a high football IQ in the Brian Ward system. They honed their snap reactions and the ability to pick up their coverages quickly. The focus was also on pre-snap adjustments to offensive audibles, a crucial aspect of the game. AJ Cooper's insistence on the correct lineups as the ball was placed on the line of scrimmage was a clear demonstration of their tactical prowess, ensuring they were never caught behind the offense. Martell Hughes showed off his hands in a 7v7 interception of Bourguet.
Working with the defensive backs, defensive coordinator Brian Ward and Bryan Carrington left no room for error. They hammered home the importance of attention to detail, focusing on small but crucial aspects such as the exact distance from their matchup, watching the quarterbacks' eyes, and maintaining proper hand placement. The position drills, standard yet demanding, underscored the precision required in their role, with a focus on footwork, hands, and coverage recognition. Cole Martin and Keith Abney stood out in this group with multiple pass breakups and a live interception by Abney in 7v7s. Shamari Simmons also grabbed an INT in the red zone off of Leavitt.
Offense Two-Deep
First Team
LT Colby Garvin
LG Ben Coleman
C Sean Na’a
RG Makua Pule
RT Josh Atkins
QB Trenton Bourguet
RB Raleek Brown/Kyson Brown
SLOT Melquan Stovall
WR Jake Smith
WR Derek Eusebio
TE Bryce Pierre
Second Team
LT Emmit Bohle
LG Kyle Scott
C Leif Fautanu
RG Ise Matautia
RT Jalen Klemm
QB Sam Leavitt
RB Cam Skattebo/George Hart III
SLOT Kaleb Black
WR Jordyn Tyson
WR Korbin Hendrix
TE Markeston Douglas
Quarterbacks started their day with Marcus Arroyo getting out of a play-action movement into a rollout and then throwing the ball to Arroyo. The quarterbacks then joined the running backs, working on meshes as the running backs burst through the imaginary line, running over Kit Kat bags to make sure their feet weren’t dragging. Trenton Bourguet and Sam Leavitt looked as usual in team tempo, executing short routes on quick reads while still working their way downfield more efficiently. Jaden Rashada got in a couple of deep throws with the reserves as well. With interceptions biting Bourguet and Leavitt, the offense would go scoreless on three 7v7 drives.
Still making his mark as the wide receivers coach, Hines Ward was the loudest person on the Kajikawa practice fields in a low-intensity session.
“No Balls on the Ground, HALLELUJAH! Elite pass catchers, that’s what we got to be,” he said.
The offensive line worked under the chute, engaging in a block movement down the line to mimic zone scheme blocking. This continued into limb work, shuffling to strike medicine balls engaging the hands. Tight ends and linemen were lined up facing each other, striking up on medicine balls from a close two-point stance. The players then drove forward, maintaining technique. The line then returned under the shoot, working singular blocks from a knelt position. Tight ends ran through a hurdle and blocked a bag sprinting out, which was an emphasis for Jason Mohns today.
Running backs did footwork in and out of cones before exploding forward and jump-cutting on Kit-Kat bags. George Hart and Cam Skattebo led the group. Skattebo took a home run screen pass from Leavitt for a long touchdown in 7v7s.
Defense
First Team
EDGE Clayton Smith
DT CJ Fite
DT Jacob Rich Kongaika
EDGE Elijah O’Neal
LB Caleb McCullough
LB Keyshawn Elliott
Nickel Macen Williams
CB Ed Woods
CB Javan Robinson
Safety Shamari Simmons
Safety Xavion Alford
Second Team
EDGE Prince Dorbah
DT Jeffrey Clark
DT Blazen Lono-Wong
EDGE Justin Wodtly
LB Jordan Crook
LB Zyrus Fiaseu
Nickel Cole Martin
CB Rodney Bimage
CB Latterance Welch
Safety Myles Rowser
Safety Montana Warren
Defensive line drills were nothing out of the ordinary. Coach Reynolds’s “active limbs” circuit started things off before branching out into rushing drills on the edges and interior, timing up jumps with snaps. Reynolds emphasized the block-break technique throughout the morning. Clayton Smith stood out in team tempo with some QB pressures off the blindside.
On the line-backing front, the players showcased their strategic thinking. Dillingham talked after practice about the importance of the linebackers having a high football IQ in the Brian Ward system. They honed their snap reactions and the ability to pick up their coverages quickly. The focus was also on pre-snap adjustments to offensive audibles, a crucial aspect of the game. AJ Cooper's insistence on the correct lineups as the ball was placed on the line of scrimmage was a clear demonstration of their tactical prowess, ensuring they were never caught behind the offense. Martell Hughes showed off his hands in a 7v7 interception of Bourguet.
Working with the defensive backs, defensive coordinator Brian Ward and Bryan Carrington left no room for error. They hammered home the importance of attention to detail, focusing on small but crucial aspects such as the exact distance from their matchup, watching the quarterbacks' eyes, and maintaining proper hand placement. The position drills, standard yet demanding, underscored the precision required in their role, with a focus on footwork, hands, and coverage recognition. Cole Martin and Keith Abney stood out in this group with multiple pass breakups and a live interception by Abney in 7v7s. Shamari Simmons also grabbed an INT in the red zone off of Leavitt.
