Was able to watch the open practice before the game today.
Paired practice partners were:
Metcalf-Marion
Ironside-Leclere
Dennis- McDonough
Keddy- Lofthouse
Beatty-Loera
Rasing-Johnson-Ambrose
Gambrall-Wagner
Janssen-Sebert
Matt Ballweg-Song
Moore-Schwab
Guys out with injury:
Carew
Ramos
Slaton
Pendleton
Faher
Coach Terry Brands ran practice today which was focused toward mat wrestling. I thought intensity was lacking at the start but really increased as practice went along. The wrestlers had the "week off", although most got individual work in most of the week and I think that was the reason for the slow start.
Before the practice actually started, Brands had Clark and Trizzino working out. They were really going hard with Clark getting the better of most exchanges. You can still see the rust on Joey as he is pretty hesistant on his offense, but he has come a long way. It's too bad Clark has to sit a year as we could really use him. Clark's transformation into the "Hawkeye" style of wrestling is under way. No longer is he just taking nose dives trying to execute low singles. He has really heavy hands and he is starting to really impose his will which allows him to wrestle more confidently. He still needs to practice with a better pace, but that is improving everyday.
As for practice I was really impressed with Metcalf and Marion. As you can expect the pace was outstanding with Metcalf really pushing it. Marion really responded well and competed hard, he has really stepped up. To be honest I am surprised, but pleasantly surprised.
Lofthouse and Keddy had some heated exchanges that had to be broke up by Brands. Dennis got the better of McDonough throughout the practice. Matt looks really lean, I wonder how well he will handle the weight towards the end of the season. Ironside really took it to Leclere, Schwab beat up on Moore and Beatty was really working Loera. Janssen was showing some good things from his feet which is a good sign, as he is really tough on top. To me there really hasn't been that much change in Ballweg, he just cannot create enough motion from his feet. He wrestles with really heavy feet which makes it easy for guys to get penetration to his legs. Borschell has been battling an injury and they are taking it slow with him. Morning* has really improved his motion from the bottom and on his feet, now I just hope it translates to competition.
Thats it for now, if there are any questions just post them and I will answer as soon as I can!
Paired practice partners were:
Metcalf-Marion
Ironside-Leclere
Dennis- McDonough
Keddy- Lofthouse
Beatty-Loera
Rasing-Johnson-Ambrose
Gambrall-Wagner
Janssen-Sebert
Matt Ballweg-Song
Moore-Schwab
Guys out with injury:
Carew
Ramos
Slaton
Pendleton
Faher
Coach Terry Brands ran practice today which was focused toward mat wrestling. I thought intensity was lacking at the start but really increased as practice went along. The wrestlers had the "week off", although most got individual work in most of the week and I think that was the reason for the slow start.
Before the practice actually started, Brands had Clark and Trizzino working out. They were really going hard with Clark getting the better of most exchanges. You can still see the rust on Joey as he is pretty hesistant on his offense, but he has come a long way. It's too bad Clark has to sit a year as we could really use him. Clark's transformation into the "Hawkeye" style of wrestling is under way. No longer is he just taking nose dives trying to execute low singles. He has really heavy hands and he is starting to really impose his will which allows him to wrestle more confidently. He still needs to practice with a better pace, but that is improving everyday.
As for practice I was really impressed with Metcalf and Marion. As you can expect the pace was outstanding with Metcalf really pushing it. Marion really responded well and competed hard, he has really stepped up. To be honest I am surprised, but pleasantly surprised.
Lofthouse and Keddy had some heated exchanges that had to be broke up by Brands. Dennis got the better of McDonough throughout the practice. Matt looks really lean, I wonder how well he will handle the weight towards the end of the season. Ironside really took it to Leclere, Schwab beat up on Moore and Beatty was really working Loera. Janssen was showing some good things from his feet which is a good sign, as he is really tough on top. To me there really hasn't been that much change in Ballweg, he just cannot create enough motion from his feet. He wrestles with really heavy feet which makes it easy for guys to get penetration to his legs. Borschell has been battling an injury and they are taking it slow with him. Morning* has really improved his motion from the bottom and on his feet, now I just hope it translates to competition.
Thats it for now, if there are any questions just post them and I will answer as soon as I can!
