Enterprise photo editor Wayne Tilcock put together a video package of UC Davis head coach Bob Biggs talking about some of the top comebacks in Aggie history.
Chris Saur's 60-inch epic story, which featured thoughts of ex-coach Fred Arp as well, ran in Friday's edition.
Here's the link to Wayne's package.
Showing posts with label UCD football. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UCD football. Show all posts
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Where does finish stack up?
The Greg Denham-to-Bakari Grant touchdown pass on the game's final play against Northern Colorado will go down as one of the top finishes in UC Davis' history.
Where does it stack up?
We'll explore that issue this week at The Enterprise.
Feel free to weigh in with other memorable finishes.
Where does it stack up?
We'll explore that issue this week at The Enterprise.
Feel free to weigh in with other memorable finishes.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Greetings from Montana
MISSOULA, Mont. - I just finished the three-hour drive from Spokane, Wash. to Missoula and the views were absolutely incredible. And that was just from the car.
But then I arrived in Missoula and it was like stepping into college football heaven. As soon as I exited the freeway, I saw Montana fans packing the streets on their way to the game. It reminded me of clips I have seen from an SEC or Big 12 college town hours before kickoff.
From college students to grandparents with their grandchildren, everyone is decked out in Grizzlie colors.
When UCD media relations director Mike Robles walked down one of the campus street on his way to the stadium wearing a UCD shirt, he had a friendly exchange with one older lady who politely told him that he was wearing the wrong shirt and offered to give him a red one for the rest of his walk.
When I finally navigated through the thousands of tailgaters to get to Washington-Grizzly Stadium, I was treated to another incredible view. Montana’s stadium is a 25,000-plus seat masterpiece, surrounded by large hills and will soon to be packed to the gills.
As I write this, four sky divers just landed one by one at the 50-yard line followed by 24 Harley Davidson’s driving in and parking on the field one driven by the Grizzlies' mascot and another by Benny the Bull from Chicago.
There was a flyover during the national anthem (which I couldn’t see from the press box) and it was capped off with a cannon blast.
The Grizzlies even had U.S. Olympian backstroker Aaron Peirsol, who won two gold medals and set two world records at Beijing on the field before the game.
It all adds up to another chapter on the Aggies' introduction to major college football.
In on the field news, running back Joe Trombetta. who broke out for 156 yards and two TDs last week and punter Brett Dickinson are both dressed but will be game-time decisions.
- Chris Saur
But then I arrived in Missoula and it was like stepping into college football heaven. As soon as I exited the freeway, I saw Montana fans packing the streets on their way to the game. It reminded me of clips I have seen from an SEC or Big 12 college town hours before kickoff.
From college students to grandparents with their grandchildren, everyone is decked out in Grizzlie colors.
When UCD media relations director Mike Robles walked down one of the campus street on his way to the stadium wearing a UCD shirt, he had a friendly exchange with one older lady who politely told him that he was wearing the wrong shirt and offered to give him a red one for the rest of his walk.
When I finally navigated through the thousands of tailgaters to get to Washington-Grizzly Stadium, I was treated to another incredible view. Montana’s stadium is a 25,000-plus seat masterpiece, surrounded by large hills and will soon to be packed to the gills.
As I write this, four sky divers just landed one by one at the 50-yard line followed by 24 Harley Davidson’s driving in and parking on the field one driven by the Grizzlies' mascot and another by Benny the Bull from Chicago.
There was a flyover during the national anthem (which I couldn’t see from the press box) and it was capped off with a cannon blast.
The Grizzlies even had U.S. Olympian backstroker Aaron Peirsol, who won two gold medals and set two world records at Beijing on the field before the game.
It all adds up to another chapter on the Aggies' introduction to major college football.
In on the field news, running back Joe Trombetta. who broke out for 156 yards and two TDs last week and punter Brett Dickinson are both dressed but will be game-time decisions.
- Chris Saur
Thursday, September 11, 2008
More WAC connections
Cal Poly and Fresno State have agreed to play two football games in Bulldog Stadium, the Mustangs announced on Wednesday.
The rivalry, discontinued after the 1985 season, will resume on Sept. 4,
2010. The Mustangs and Bulldogs also will play on Sept. 7, 2013.
"We've been talking to these guys for a long time and I am glad it¹s finally
nailed down,² Cal Poly coach Rich Ellerson said in a press release. "It's great for our players and our fans."
UC Davis has played San Jose State the last two seasons and has fellow Western Athletic Conference foes Boise State and Fresno State on the docket for 2009.
You might remember that Fresno State coach Pat Hill causing a bit of a stir in August when he said he thought UCD and Poly might end up in the WAC eventually.
Speaking of the Mustangs, their game at McNeese State on Saturday in Cowboy Stadium has been cancelled due to the potential effects of Hurricane Ike on the city of Lake Charles, La.
Now with only 10 games on its football schedule - Football Championship
Subdivision schools were allowed to schedule 12 games this season - Cal
Poly is pursuing efforts to schedule another opponent for Sept. 27 or Oct.
11, according to a release.
The rivalry, discontinued after the 1985 season, will resume on Sept. 4,
2010. The Mustangs and Bulldogs also will play on Sept. 7, 2013.
"We've been talking to these guys for a long time and I am glad it¹s finally
nailed down,² Cal Poly coach Rich Ellerson said in a press release. "It's great for our players and our fans."
UC Davis has played San Jose State the last two seasons and has fellow Western Athletic Conference foes Boise State and Fresno State on the docket for 2009.
You might remember that Fresno State coach Pat Hill causing a bit of a stir in August when he said he thought UCD and Poly might end up in the WAC eventually.
Speaking of the Mustangs, their game at McNeese State on Saturday in Cowboy Stadium has been cancelled due to the potential effects of Hurricane Ike on the city of Lake Charles, La.
Now with only 10 games on its football schedule - Football Championship
Subdivision schools were allowed to schedule 12 games this season - Cal
Poly is pursuing efforts to schedule another opponent for Sept. 27 or Oct.
11, according to a release.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Denham's health
Some tidbits that didn’t make it into the UC Davis/Central Arkansas preview for Friday’s paper:
The Greg Denham era will officially begin this Saturday when the heralded sophomore quarterback starts for the Aggies (0-1) against the Bears (1-0).
But while Denham’s ability to throw deep and accurate passes should give the Aggie offense a boost, don’t forget that the 6-foot-2, 200-pounder missed three weeks of preseason camp. And this was not just any preseason camp - it was his first as a starting quarterback.
Denham said after practice that he thinks he will be fine, but admitted that the time off did affect his timing and footwork and that it takes a little time to get trust back in his knee after the strained MCL.
Head coach Bob Biggs said “Quite honestly, he is a little bit rusty.”
One thing to note, however, is that Denham should not be as affected by playing on the road and sleeping away from home as some of his teamates. That’s because Denham will be living in a hotel room for the next few weeks even when he is in Davis as his apartment isn’t ready yet.
Speaking of the Aggies being on the road, Arkansas has been seeing very heavy rain steadily since Tuesday morning as part of Hurricane Gustav's many negative effects on the South. UCA’s practice schedule has not, however, been drastically affected since the Bears have a $2.5 million indoor practice facility.
Head coach Clint Conque did say though, that his team can’t kick in the facility and with a brand new kicker and punter this season, that might hurt their preparation.
- Chris Saur
The Greg Denham era will officially begin this Saturday when the heralded sophomore quarterback starts for the Aggies (0-1) against the Bears (1-0).
But while Denham’s ability to throw deep and accurate passes should give the Aggie offense a boost, don’t forget that the 6-foot-2, 200-pounder missed three weeks of preseason camp. And this was not just any preseason camp - it was his first as a starting quarterback.
Denham said after practice that he thinks he will be fine, but admitted that the time off did affect his timing and footwork and that it takes a little time to get trust back in his knee after the strained MCL.
Head coach Bob Biggs said “Quite honestly, he is a little bit rusty.”
One thing to note, however, is that Denham should not be as affected by playing on the road and sleeping away from home as some of his teamates. That’s because Denham will be living in a hotel room for the next few weeks even when he is in Davis as his apartment isn’t ready yet.
Speaking of the Aggies being on the road, Arkansas has been seeing very heavy rain steadily since Tuesday morning as part of Hurricane Gustav's many negative effects on the South. UCA’s practice schedule has not, however, been drastically affected since the Bears have a $2.5 million indoor practice facility.
Head coach Clint Conque did say though, that his team can’t kick in the facility and with a brand new kicker and punter this season, that might hurt their preparation.
- Chris Saur
Big crowd in Conway?
Central Arkansas seems to be embracing its football team quite well this season. The opener against Henderson State drew 12,158 fans.
It will be interesting to see what the Bears-Aggies game draws with University of Arkansas home and playing Louisiana-Monroe at the same time.
Coach Clint Conque talked about his team on the school Web site.
It will be interesting to see what the Bears-Aggies game draws with University of Arkansas home and playing Louisiana-Monroe at the same time.
Coach Clint Conque talked about his team on the school Web site.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
2008 football preview
The 2008 football preview section should hit the news stands around 1 p.m. on Friday.
I can't give away too much, but there's plenty of information about UC Davis' upcoming season, which begins Friday at San Jose State. Graphics guru Shawn Collins put together another fabulous cover design.
UC Davis coach Bob Biggs and Davis High coach Dan Gazzaniga were good enough to humor us for what probably sounded like a strange idea at the time.
I can't give away too much, but there's plenty of information about UC Davis' upcoming season, which begins Friday at San Jose State. Graphics guru Shawn Collins put together another fabulous cover design.
UC Davis coach Bob Biggs and Davis High coach Dan Gazzaniga were good enough to humor us for what probably sounded like a strange idea at the time.
The section features plenty of high-school coverage as well.
Davis High School doesn't begin until Sept. 13 when it travels to Folsom. The Blue Devils open on a Saturday this season. This date isn't really press-friendly, but we'll have to make due.
Woodland, Pioneer, Dixon, Winters and River City high schools are also featured. The pic (taken by Greg Rihl) is of Patriots coach David Butterworth, although the image did not make the final cut. The Blue Devils host Pioneer in Week 4. Woodland and Davis are not expected to play one another this season - at least in any of the major sports.
The sports staff has literally been up day and night, putting on the final touches.
So enjoy! The sports staff is going home to rest.
Woodland, Pioneer, Dixon, Winters and River City high schools are also featured. The pic (taken by Greg Rihl) is of Patriots coach David Butterworth, although the image did not make the final cut. The Blue Devils host Pioneer in Week 4. Woodland and Davis are not expected to play one another this season - at least in any of the major sports.
The sports staff has literally been up day and night, putting on the final touches.
So enjoy! The sports staff is going home to rest.
Friday, August 22, 2008
J.T. named starter
49ers coach Mike Nolan may not be one for committment but he did announce today that J.T. O'Sullivan will be the starting quarterback when the team opens the season against the Arizona Cardinals on Sept. 7.
O'Sullivan was 7-for-8 for 126 yards with a touchdown on Thursday during a preseason game against the Chicago Bears.
Of course, O’Sullivan beat out former No. 1 overall pick Alex Smith, who will be the backup, and Shaun Hill who will be the third-stringer.
In the preseason, O’Sullivan completed 20-of-33 passes for 351 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. O’Sullivan put up the best numbers of the three QBs, finishing with a much higher completion percentage, yards-per-attempt ratio and QB rating.
O'Sullivan was 7-for-8 for 126 yards with a touchdown on Thursday during a preseason game against the Chicago Bears.
Of course, O’Sullivan beat out former No. 1 overall pick Alex Smith, who will be the backup, and Shaun Hill who will be the third-stringer.
In the preseason, O’Sullivan completed 20-of-33 passes for 351 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. O’Sullivan put up the best numbers of the three QBs, finishing with a much higher completion percentage, yards-per-attempt ratio and QB rating.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Petersen reunion
Its official, the Aggies are going into the blue.
No they are not staring in a bad movie with Jessica Alba. Actually, the UC Davis football team will be taking on Boise State on the famous blue turf at Bronco Stadium in 2009.
The nonconference matchup, UCD's second against WAC opponent next season, will take place Sept. 19, 2009.
The Aggies will get a $225,000 game-guarantee for the contest. It will also reunite Broncos head coach Chris Petersen with his alma mater.
Petersen is a former Aggie QB who is in his third year at at Boise State. In fact, the last time these two teams played was Petersen's UCD debut, a 13-9 loss to the Broncos in 1985. He was 23-for-33 for 238 yards while rushing for 63 more yards in that game and finished his Aggie career with 5,555 passing yards and 42 touchdowns.
Football fans will remember his first year at Boise State when the Broncos went 13-0, including a 43-42 victory over Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl, one of the most memorable college football games of all time.
Former Aggie linebacker Viliami Tuivai, who played at UCD in 2000 and 2001, is an assistant on Petersen's staff.
The 2009 game will be the sixth NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision opponent for UCD.
- Chris Saur
No they are not staring in a bad movie with Jessica Alba. Actually, the UC Davis football team will be taking on Boise State on the famous blue turf at Bronco Stadium in 2009.
The nonconference matchup, UCD's second against WAC opponent next season, will take place Sept. 19, 2009.
The Aggies will get a $225,000 game-guarantee for the contest. It will also reunite Broncos head coach Chris Petersen with his alma mater.
Petersen is a former Aggie QB who is in his third year at at Boise State. In fact, the last time these two teams played was Petersen's UCD debut, a 13-9 loss to the Broncos in 1985. He was 23-for-33 for 238 yards while rushing for 63 more yards in that game and finished his Aggie career with 5,555 passing yards and 42 touchdowns.
Football fans will remember his first year at Boise State when the Broncos went 13-0, including a 43-42 victory over Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl, one of the most memorable college football games of all time.
Former Aggie linebacker Viliami Tuivai, who played at UCD in 2000 and 2001, is an assistant on Petersen's staff.
The 2009 game will be the sixth NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision opponent for UCD.
- Chris Saur
Heckman changes course
A side note from UC Davis practice on Thursday and something that didn't make it into the regular edition:
After suffering multiple concussions, linebacker David Heckman (Sutter High) decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and not play football in 2008. He was on track to graduate at the end of last year, even though he did have to up his load just a bit in his final quarter.
Heckman has now graduated and has been selected to go into the Navy Seals. He is training for that, especially in the water because of the heavy swimming requirements. UCD head coach Bob Biggs says he has totally changed his body from a 235-pound linebacker to a sleeker 200 pounds.
“He just decided after some concussions that it didn’t make sense for him to continue playing football,” Biggs said. “I’m happy for him, joining the Navy Seals.”
- Chris Saur
After suffering multiple concussions, linebacker David Heckman (Sutter High) decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and not play football in 2008. He was on track to graduate at the end of last year, even though he did have to up his load just a bit in his final quarter.
Heckman has now graduated and has been selected to go into the Navy Seals. He is training for that, especially in the water because of the heavy swimming requirements. UCD head coach Bob Biggs says he has totally changed his body from a 235-pound linebacker to a sleeker 200 pounds.
“He just decided after some concussions that it didn’t make sense for him to continue playing football,” Biggs said. “I’m happy for him, joining the Navy Seals.”
- Chris Saur
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Football preview
It's that time of the year: The Enterprise sports staff is gearing up for the annual football preview section. This is the fourth one I've been a part of and they've all had their fair share of ups and downs and we can get a little stressed as we inch toward deadline.
I don't want to reveal too much but we have another well-rounded theme this year. The special section is expected to appear Aug. 29, a day before the Aggies travel to San Jose State. The preview won't be in the exact same format as years past and I'm even kind of curious to see what it might look like.
The section will also cover plenty of high school football in the area. Besides Davis High, we'll make stops at Woodland, Pioneer, Dixon and Winters. (In fact, Wayne Tilcock is traveling to see the Warriors today). We're experimenting with another school as well, but more on that at a later time.
The Blue Devils open on a Saturday this season when they travel to Folsom on Sept. 13.
Here's the schedule for the other area high schools:
Sept. 5 - Winters hosts Esparto
Sept. 12 - Pioneer at Wood; Woodland hosts Lincoln and Dixon hosts Escalon.
I don't want to reveal too much but we have another well-rounded theme this year. The special section is expected to appear Aug. 29, a day before the Aggies travel to San Jose State. The preview won't be in the exact same format as years past and I'm even kind of curious to see what it might look like.
The section will also cover plenty of high school football in the area. Besides Davis High, we'll make stops at Woodland, Pioneer, Dixon and Winters. (In fact, Wayne Tilcock is traveling to see the Warriors today). We're experimenting with another school as well, but more on that at a later time.
The Blue Devils open on a Saturday this season when they travel to Folsom on Sept. 13.
Here's the schedule for the other area high schools:
Sept. 5 - Winters hosts Esparto
Sept. 12 - Pioneer at Wood; Woodland hosts Lincoln and Dixon hosts Escalon.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Ratto on O'Sullivan
Pretty good Ray Ratto column in the Chronicle about J.T. O'Sullivan and Aaron Rodgers, who will face each other Saturday at the 'Stick:
This line was particuarly amusing:
"And Davis fans, whose NFL memories run the gamut of Ken O'Brien to Casey Merrill to Mike Moroski to Rich Martini to Tom Williams, are jacked to see any Aggie who didn't end up working at a winery, a veterinarian's or an engineering firm."
This line was particuarly amusing:
"And Davis fans, whose NFL memories run the gamut of Ken O'Brien to Casey Merrill to Mike Moroski to Rich Martini to Tom Williams, are jacked to see any Aggie who didn't end up working at a winery, a veterinarian's or an engineering firm."
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
J.T. still with first team
J.T. O'Sullivan continues to see time with the 49ers' first-string unit and figures to be the starter Saturday against the Packers in the second preseason game of the year as well.
If so, two Northern California guys - O'Sullivan and Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers (Chico) - would be the starters for their respective teams.
Here's the latest at 49ers camp from the Chronicle. O'Sullivan continues to be a little feisty with the Bay Area media as well.
A day earlier, O'Sullivan and Alex Smith combined for five interceptions in a morning practice. But O'Sullivan was considerably better on Tuesday, leading the team to a touchdown in a two-minute drill.
If so, two Northern California guys - O'Sullivan and Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers (Chico) - would be the starters for their respective teams.
Here's the latest at 49ers camp from the Chronicle. O'Sullivan continues to be a little feisty with the Bay Area media as well.
A day earlier, O'Sullivan and Alex Smith combined for five interceptions in a morning practice. But O'Sullivan was considerably better on Tuesday, leading the team to a touchdown in a two-minute drill.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Bulldogs in 2009?
The Fresno Bee is reporting that Fresno State has added UC Davis to its 2009 football schedule.
Coach Pat Hill indicated he wanted to re-establish relationships with UCD, Cal Poly and Sacramento State. And maybe more interestingly, thought the three schools would eventually be part of the Western Athletic Conference.
The Aggies said in June that they were close to releasing a schedule for next season but up until this point had not confirmed a Fresno State date.
For more on the story and possible confirmation from UCD, check out The Enterprise in the next few days.
UPDATE on Saturday night: No confirmation yet but will try again on Monday.
- Chris Saur
Coach Pat Hill indicated he wanted to re-establish relationships with UCD, Cal Poly and Sacramento State. And maybe more interestingly, thought the three schools would eventually be part of the Western Athletic Conference.
The Aggies said in June that they were close to releasing a schedule for next season but up until this point had not confirmed a Fresno State date.
For more on the story and possible confirmation from UCD, check out The Enterprise in the next few days.
UPDATE on Saturday night: No confirmation yet but will try again on Monday.
- Chris Saur
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Reese update
One tidbit from UC Davis' first day of football practice on Wednesday: Though the Aggies are almost totally healthy, the one injury of any significance acutally affects four different positions on the field.
Wide receiver Sean Creadick is nursing a foot injury, not a major concern, but the coaching staff is going to give him enough time for it to fully heal before getting him on the field. Creadick being out, however, has caused some reshuffling of positions.
Most notably, former Davis High star Josh Reese has returned to running back after being looked at in the defensive backfield.
Reese had been helping out at cornerback with Marcus North hurt but North is back now and with Creadick injured, Corbin Cutshaw, who had been playing running back, is filling in at receiver. That has opened a spot for Reese to return to the position he dominated in high school. In 2006, the 6-foot, 185-pounder ran for 1,151 yards and scored 15 touchdowns.
Biggs on Reese: "I think he is happier back on the offensive side of the ball and we like him there as well. Josh’s development on defense was going to be great and we thought eventually he would play safety, but he was at cornerback with North out."
- Chris Saur
Wide receiver Sean Creadick is nursing a foot injury, not a major concern, but the coaching staff is going to give him enough time for it to fully heal before getting him on the field. Creadick being out, however, has caused some reshuffling of positions.
Most notably, former Davis High star Josh Reese has returned to running back after being looked at in the defensive backfield.
Reese had been helping out at cornerback with Marcus North hurt but North is back now and with Creadick injured, Corbin Cutshaw, who had been playing running back, is filling in at receiver. That has opened a spot for Reese to return to the position he dominated in high school. In 2006, the 6-foot, 185-pounder ran for 1,151 yards and scored 15 touchdowns.
Biggs on Reese: "I think he is happier back on the offensive side of the ball and we like him there as well. Josh’s development on defense was going to be great and we thought eventually he would play safety, but he was at cornerback with North out."
- Chris Saur
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
J.T. to get start
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat is reporting that J.T. O'Sullivan will start Friday in the exhibition opener against the Oakland Raiders.
Don't get too carried away though Aggie fans. This doesn't mean O'Sullivan is atop the depth chart.
He's expected to start at least one quarter with Alex Smith seeing time second and Shaun Hill finishing up.
Don't get too carried away though Aggie fans. This doesn't mean O'Sullivan is atop the depth chart.
He's expected to start at least one quarter with Alex Smith seeing time second and Shaun Hill finishing up.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Greetings from Napa
NAPA - Much has been made of the three-way battle for San Francisco's starting quarterback job, which includes former UC Davis star J.T. O'Sullivan. Everything from the exact number of reps to who plays first, even in practice, has been talked about as 49er fans - and Aggie fans - try to figure out the possible depth chart.
On Monday, when San Francisco traveled north from Santa Clara to have two joint practices with the Raiders in Napa, I decided to have a look for myself.
In the morning pracice, (which I did not make it to) the three quarterbacks (O'Sullivan, Alex Smith and Shaun Hill) split reps against the Raiders' first-string defense. Media members I talked to seemed to think J.T. was the most impressive.
The same was true for the night session as I watched the three quarterbacks once again receive an equal amount of snaps. O'Sullivan was solid despite throwing an interception. His best play of the day came on s 30-yard completion to wide receiver Dominique Zeigler, a second-year man from Baylor.
Zeigler was probably the star of the day for the 49ers' offense, as the former member of the practice squad caught nearly every ball as Smith led San Francisco down the field on a two-minute drill.
O'Sullivan was 19-for-30, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's unofficial numbers.
Two other interesting moments from Redwood Middle School fields: The two rival Bay Area teams appeared to get along well with the exception of a few scuffles, one in the night session between 49ers tight end Vernon Davis and Raiders defensive end Kalimba Edwards.
In fact, the players from both teams who weren't actually participating in the shoving match, were laughing.
Another interesting moment for hardcore Davis Enterprise fans was a Dan Brown sighting. Brown is now a 49ers beat writer, but in a previous life nearly 20 years ago he was the Enterprise's sports editor. And, in 1994, Brown hired a young intern named Chris Saur straight out of the seventh grade.
- Chris Saur
On Monday, when San Francisco traveled north from Santa Clara to have two joint practices with the Raiders in Napa, I decided to have a look for myself.
In the morning pracice, (which I did not make it to) the three quarterbacks (O'Sullivan, Alex Smith and Shaun Hill) split reps against the Raiders' first-string defense. Media members I talked to seemed to think J.T. was the most impressive.
The same was true for the night session as I watched the three quarterbacks once again receive an equal amount of snaps. O'Sullivan was solid despite throwing an interception. His best play of the day came on s 30-yard completion to wide receiver Dominique Zeigler, a second-year man from Baylor.
Zeigler was probably the star of the day for the 49ers' offense, as the former member of the practice squad caught nearly every ball as Smith led San Francisco down the field on a two-minute drill.
O'Sullivan was 19-for-30, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's unofficial numbers.
Two other interesting moments from Redwood Middle School fields: The two rival Bay Area teams appeared to get along well with the exception of a few scuffles, one in the night session between 49ers tight end Vernon Davis and Raiders defensive end Kalimba Edwards.
In fact, the players from both teams who weren't actually participating in the shoving match, were laughing.
Another interesting moment for hardcore Davis Enterprise fans was a Dan Brown sighting. Brown is now a 49ers beat writer, but in a previous life nearly 20 years ago he was the Enterprise's sports editor. And, in 1994, Brown hired a young intern named Chris Saur straight out of the seventh grade.
- Chris Saur
Sunday, August 3, 2008
J.T.'s chances?
The 49ers plan to give equal opportunity to their three quarterbacks the rest of the way in training camp.
This bodes well for former Aggie J.T. O'Sullivan, although Alex Smith and Shaun Hill could catch up once they learn the system better.
Here is the latest from 49ers' camp from the Chronicle.
The Enterprise is trying to obtain press credentials for Tuesday's joint scrimmage in Napa between the 49ers and Raiders. It sounds easy but when dealing with the Raiders, you never know.
This bodes well for former Aggie J.T. O'Sullivan, although Alex Smith and Shaun Hill could catch up once they learn the system better.
Here is the latest from 49ers' camp from the Chronicle.
The Enterprise is trying to obtain press credentials for Tuesday's joint scrimmage in Napa between the 49ers and Raiders. It sounds easy but when dealing with the Raiders, you never know.
Friday, August 1, 2008
J.T. with second string
Here's an update from the 49ers' camp on Friday from the Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Shaun Hill was back with the first team and former UCD star J.T. O'Sullivan saw reps with the second team. Former No. 1 draft pick Alex Smith received a day off.
49ers coach Mike Nolan was quoted as saying the plan with the three quarterbacks would be "flexible" the rest of camp, indicating everyone would get a fair shot at running the offense.
There's an interesting quote from Nolan about the dynamics between the three quarterbacks as well.
The San Francisco Chroncile reports more about the competition too.
The Chronicle said O'Sullivan went 20-for-26 with the second team with two touchdowns in the red zone.
49ers coach Mike Nolan was quoted as saying the plan with the three quarterbacks would be "flexible" the rest of camp, indicating everyone would get a fair shot at running the offense.
There's an interesting quote from Nolan about the dynamics between the three quarterbacks as well.
The San Francisco Chroncile reports more about the competition too.
The Chronicle said O'Sullivan went 20-for-26 with the second team with two touchdowns in the red zone.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Spoke too soon
The Associated Press is reporting Thursday that J.T. O'Sullivan took repetitions with the 49ers' first-string offense in place of Shaun Hill, who rested a tired throwing shoulder.
Alex Smith and Hill have been slow to learn offensive coordinator Mike Martz's system, according to the report. O'Sullivan completed eight of his 10 passes in 11-on-11 drills.
The 49ers talked about a three-man competition for the quarterback job but have virtually ignored O'Sullivan during the previous five days of camp.
This is what coach Mike Nolan had to say about O'Sullivan on Thursday:
“As I’ve said all along, we’ve got three quarterbacks battling for the position. J.T’s not back in it, he’s been in it. This quarterback position is open. Whoever gives us the best chance to win is the guy.”
O'Sullivan is familiar with the offense and Martz from last season in Detroit. Smith and Hill are not, so it's too early to read into too much of this.
Here is the story that will appear in Friday's Enterprise.
And a final note: This came from Matt Maicco's blog on the Santa Rosa Press Democrat Web site:
"It's bound to come up in a question, so here it goes: Hill and Smith are really good guys. They're friendly and approachable. O'Sullivan does not come off the same way -- and, who knows, that might be a good thing. He seems to have a different personality. I don't know him at all, but like I said, he seems to have a little "edge" to him.
Alex Smith and Hill have been slow to learn offensive coordinator Mike Martz's system, according to the report. O'Sullivan completed eight of his 10 passes in 11-on-11 drills.
The 49ers talked about a three-man competition for the quarterback job but have virtually ignored O'Sullivan during the previous five days of camp.
This is what coach Mike Nolan had to say about O'Sullivan on Thursday:
“As I’ve said all along, we’ve got three quarterbacks battling for the position. J.T’s not back in it, he’s been in it. This quarterback position is open. Whoever gives us the best chance to win is the guy.”
O'Sullivan is familiar with the offense and Martz from last season in Detroit. Smith and Hill are not, so it's too early to read into too much of this.
Here is the story that will appear in Friday's Enterprise.
And a final note: This came from Matt Maicco's blog on the Santa Rosa Press Democrat Web site:
"It's bound to come up in a question, so here it goes: Hill and Smith are really good guys. They're friendly and approachable. O'Sullivan does not come off the same way -- and, who knows, that might be a good thing. He seems to have a different personality. I don't know him at all, but like I said, he seems to have a little "edge" to him.
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