Spring practice videos

Dan · Mar 14, 2012, 08:41 PM

Most of these haven't been posted yet, so playing catchup here's the IlliniProductionsHD videos thus far from spring practice-

Dan · Mar 14, 2012, 08:42 PM

Dan · Mar 14, 2012, 08:42 PM

Ander1345 · Mar 14, 2012, 09:17 PM

Yeah... Coach Butkus' mannerisms are exactly what I'd expect from a Butkus who coaches the offensive line. Straight to the point is an understatement.

Kramer116 · Mar 15, 2012, 08:04 AM

Thanks for linking these all up Dan!

In the Coach Beckman post practice video from 3/12, it was kind of funny seeing Jon Davis just making one handed catches for the first minute of Beckman's interview in the background. He has some big hands.

Groundhogday · Mar 15, 2012, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

Thanks for linking these all up Dan!

In the Coach Beckman post practice video from 3/12, it was kind of funny seeing Jon Davis just making one handed catches for the first minute of Beckman's interview in the background. He has some big hands.

I didn't notice that until you pointed it out. Great hands. Interesting that he was trying this with both hands (though better with the right hand).

Dan · Mar 15, 2012, 09:36 AM

Dan · Mar 15, 2012, 10:04 AM

illiniobserver22 · Mar 15, 2012, 10:05 AM

Some insight from the RB video- they appear to be hitting the swing passes hard, as well as practicing motion from WR to the backfield and running read option/jet sweep from that. Some of the same stuff we saw from Toledo's offense.

illynifan34 · Mar 15, 2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by illiniobserver22

Some insight from the RB video- they appear to be hitting the swing passes hard, as well as practicing motion from WR to the backfield and running read option/jet sweep from that. Some of the same stuff we saw from Toledo's offense.

And LSU...

BigStan97 · Mar 15, 2012, 11:24 AM

on scout there is an article talking about how Grimes has moved to ILB, Williams and Thomas are 1-2 for the star LB position Fuller has some time at the Star and at Safety

OT Simon C is at LT and Flavin 6'7 275 and McDowell 6'5 278 are both battling it out for the #2

also talked about Flavin at 6'7 is continuing to try and add weight to his long frame and McDowell who was listed at 290 last year is down to 278 and is now trying to gain good weight

NS2toAJ8 · Mar 17, 2012, 03:38 PM

Did anyone else notice Jon Davis making all those one handed catches in the background of Coach Beckman's 3/12 post practice interview?

LubbockIlliniFan · Mar 18, 2012, 08:02 AM

looks like based on all the video's even the ones from the off season competitions, that the team has bought into the new coaches and system...hope this pays off in August and next season

Dan · Mar 27, 2012, 10:01 AM

Illini125 · Mar 27, 2012, 10:10 AM

Well I think we had a good idea already, but now it looks like Daniel Rhodes isn't playing TE for sure. Wasn't mentioned by name, and didn't see him at all on the video.

illiniobserver22 · Mar 27, 2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Illini125

Well I think we had a good idea already, but now it looks like Daniel Rhodes isn't playing TE for sure. Wasn't mentioned by name, and didn't see him at all on the video.

D-Line

mailpost21 · Mar 27, 2012, 10:57 AM

Hi Dan, I wasn`t sure which thread to put this on so... I understand BTN was in town to do a piece on the spring ball. Any idea when it might be on? TIA.

Dan · Mar 27, 2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mailpost21

Hi Dan, I wasn`t sure which thread to put this on so... I understand BTN was in town to do a piece on the spring ball. Any idea when it might be on? TIA.

Thanks, not sure when it'll be available but I'll keep an eye out, probably a spring football extravaganza on all the teams in April.

Dan · Mar 27, 2012, 07:47 PM

Groundhogday · Mar 27, 2012, 11:43 PM

Oh no... Sanni is having problems with his other Achilles tendon (Beckman interview).

AHSIllini32 · Mar 28, 2012, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Groundhogday

Oh no... Sanni is having problems with his other Achilles tendon (Beckman interview).

yeah lets hope it's just a little inflammation and a little rest/treatment will solve the problem.

FredrickFremont · Mar 28, 2012, 08:15 AM

Special Teams went back to basics, huh? Wonder why.

Groundhogday · Mar 28, 2012, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

yeah lets hope it's just a little inflammation and a little rest/treatment will solve the problem.

Bum luck that while we only have two major injuries holding guys back this spring, they are at RB and S, our two thinnest positions.

AHSIllini32 · Mar 28, 2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Groundhogday

Bum luck that while we only have two major injuries holding guys back this spring, they are at RB and S, our two thinnest positions.

Yep, but as Beckman said hopefully it gives another guy a chance to step up and shine as it appears it has for Ferguson at RB who, according to Rittenberg has turned some heads this spring while Young's been out.

Groundhogday · Mar 28, 2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

Yep, but as Beckman said hopefully it gives another guy a chance to step up and shine as it appears it has for Ferguson at RB who, according to Rittenberg has turned some heads this spring while Young's been out.

I'm high on Ferguson. He appears to be very similar to Adonis Thomas, the super quick RB for Toledo last year. He might be a better for the new offense than Donovan Young. Still, we need more than one back!

Mar 18, 2012, 08:02 AM	#13
LubbockIlliniFan Future Illini class of 2028! Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 985	looks like based on all the video's even the ones from the off season competitions, that the team has bought into the new coaches and system...hope this pays off in August and next season __________________ Bleeding Orange and Blue in Lubbock

Mar 27, 2012, 11:43 PM	#20
Groundhogday Posts: 18,087	Oh no... Sanni is having problems with his other Achilles tendon (Beckman interview). __________________ ONLY ORANGE!

Mar 14, 2012, 08:41 PM	#1
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,908	Most of these haven't been posted yet, so playing catchup here's the IlliniProductionsHD videos thus far from spring practice-

Mar 14, 2012, 08:42 PM	#2
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,908

Mar 14, 2012, 09:17 PM	#4
Ander1345 Posts: 291	Yeah... Coach Butkus' mannerisms are exactly what I'd expect from a Butkus who coaches the offensive line. Straight to the point is an understatement.

Mar 15, 2012, 08:04 AM	#5
Kramer116 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,619	Thanks for linking these all up Dan! In the Coach Beckman post practice video from 3/12, it was kind of funny seeing Jon Davis just making one handed catches for the first minute of Beckman's interview in the background. He has some big hands.

Mar 15, 2012, 09:36 AM	#7
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,908

Mar 15, 2012, 10:04 AM	#8
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,908

Mar 15, 2012, 10:05 AM	#9
illiniobserver22 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,402	Some insight from the RB video- they appear to be hitting the swing passes hard, as well as practicing motion from WR to the backfield and running read option/jet sweep from that. Some of the same stuff we saw from Toledo's offense.

Mar 15, 2012, 11:24 AM	#11
BigStan97 Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,053	on scout there is an article talking about how Grimes has moved to ILB, Williams and Thomas are 1-2 for the star LB position Fuller has some time at the Star and at Safety OT Simon C is at LT and Flavin 6'7 275 and McDowell 6'5 278 are both battling it out for the #2 also talked about Flavin at 6'7 is continuing to try and add weight to his long frame and McDowell who was listed at 290 last year is down to 278 and is now trying to gain good weight

Mar 17, 2012, 03:38 PM	#12
NS2toAJ8 Posts: 824	Did anyone else notice Jon Davis making all those one handed catches in the background of Coach Beckman's 3/12 post practice interview?

Mar 27, 2012, 10:01 AM	#14
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,908

Mar 27, 2012, 10:10 AM	#15
Illini125 Posts: 1,598	Well I think we had a good idea already, but now it looks like Daniel Rhodes isn't playing TE for sure. Wasn't mentioned by name, and didn't see him at all on the video.

Mar 27, 2012, 10:57 AM	#17
mailpost21 Posts: 30	Hi Dan, I wasn`t sure which thread to put this on so... I understand BTN was in town to do a piece on the spring ball. Any idea when it might be on? TIA.

Mar 27, 2012, 07:47 PM	#19
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,908

Mar 28, 2012, 08:15 AM	#22
FredrickFremont Location: Bangers Posts: 890	Special Teams went back to basics, huh? Wonder why.