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Post by bigpeete1 on Aug 13, 2014 8:16:10 GMT -5
Do anybody have a scouting report on A&M
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Post by DECKS on Aug 13, 2014 9:15:40 GMT -5
I haven't seen a scouting report yet but I do see on their website where they are hosting tryouts on Friday. To be looking for walkons this late must mean they are pretty thin.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Aug 13, 2014 9:27:55 GMT -5
Do anybody have a scouting report on A&M here's an article that aggieone posted a few weeks ago. should give you a little insight on alabama a&m for this upcoming season... www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2014/07/where_was_alabama_am_picked_to.htmlWhere was Alabama A&M picked to finish in SWAC in 2014?A Work In Progress Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | screnshawjr@al.com By Solomon Crenshaw Jr. | screnshawjr@al.com Email the author | Follow on Twitter on July 18, 2014 at 4:16 PM BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - Alabama A&M coach James Spady said he didn't know he'd have a chance to say anything as he sat with other coaches to begin SWAC Media Day at the Birmingham Marriott. But just before he was handed the microphone, he was given all the material he needed as the preseason All-SWAC Football Team and the forecast league order of finish were unveiled. Only one A&M player - former Jackson-Olin High standout Martarious Smith - was named on the preseason team and the Bulldogs were tabbed to finish fifth out of five teams in the East Division. "As you can see from that list," Spady began, "we're not going to be very good. What we're doing is we're trying to build a championship team that can be sustained over the course of time." Later the first-year coach said that the low impression that others in the league have of his team is just fine with him. "Obviously they're thinking we're not going to be very good," the coach said. "That's OK. That's all right. I know what we have and I feel really good about what we have." And Spady hasn't written off the prospect of achieving success this season. "It's OK for us to sneak in the back door," the Bulldogs coach said. "I'm OK with that. However you get the job accomplished, it makes no difference as long as you get the job accomplished." Spady is in his first year in Huntsville. Last season he was the tight end coach at Nevada. "I was in Reno, Nev., last year," he recalled. "It was probably about 70 degrees right about now. Now I'm in Huntsville, Ala., where it's about 70 percent humidity and about 89 degrees. There's a vast difference. "But I'm right where I want to be," Spady continued. "I'm right where God intended for me to be. That's the only thing that really matters."
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Aug 13, 2014 9:31:32 GMT -5
spady sounds a lot like coach broadway when he first arrived at a&t. he's lowering expectations big time. but i have a philosophy that says "never take any opponent lightly". this is not the kind of article that i'd want our team to read before we play aa&m...
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Post by bluehaze on Aug 13, 2014 9:34:53 GMT -5
There are some interesting names in the coaching staff. Willie Totten is coaching quarterbacks and Ashley Lelie is coaching the wide receivers.
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Post by bigpeete1 on Aug 13, 2014 9:59:17 GMT -5
Good game for the AGGIES to work-out the kinks before stepping up in competition.
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Post by Aggie One on Aug 13, 2014 10:50:06 GMT -5
The Bulldogs will be somewhat difficult to scout personnel wise with the exception of a half dozen guys because over half their team consists of new players, JUCOs, or red shirts. They brought in a an unusually large class of 32 recruits. They are banking on nine JUCOs to step in immediately and make them much more competitive. They have been picked last in the Eastern Division of the SWAC after going 4-8 last year. They are rebuilding their O-line and trying to install all new schemes on both sides.
They are not an exceptionally large team, about average for SWAC clubs, and not very deep especially up front. They will throw the ball a lot out of the pistol because their wide outs are the strength of their team. Running is not their forte so they will operate a "Pistol" or spread offense. They have traditionally scored a lot of points but haven't been very good at all defensively and it appears the new staff wants to reverse that trend.
They have 5 QBs in camp in contention for the starting job but only one has game experience and he was a part time starter a year ago. Defensively they will play a base 50 alignment and are decent up front and okay at LB - again quick but not real big. Their kicking game is an unknown at this point.
We know more about their head coach James Spady, having been Broadway's offensive coordinator at his days at NCCU and later at Grambling so there is a lot of familiarity of systems between the two of them. but then again that was three years ago and both are coaching under much different circumstances than they did then.
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Post by bigpeete1 on Aug 13, 2014 14:15:43 GMT -5
Great scouting report A-1
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Post by DECKS on Aug 20, 2014 0:13:58 GMT -5
2013 End of season assessmentaamusports.com/news/2013/12/9/FB_1209134539.aspx12/9/2013 11:39:00 AM AAMU 2013 Football Season stats HUNTSVILLE, Alabama - Now it's onto the next big competition, the recruiting battles, for the Alabama A&M coaching staff. And despite the Bulldogs' disappointing 4-8 season, the recruiting will be much more to augment than it will be as a quick fix. Alabama A&M has just wrapped up one of those seasons that "every now and then happens at this level, unfortunately." Replacing two dozen graduated players from 2012 meant a daunting rebuilding chore. The season ended in a 66-7 loss to Georgia Tech, the worst A&M defeat since 1936, a result and point spread that was not altogether unexpected. Complicating the scenario for the Bulldogs, aside from the mismatch in talent, was the difficulty in stopping Tech's unique option offense, one of the best rushing attacks in the country. Here are some highs, lows and where the Bulldogs are going: High point: A 19-18 win at Alcorn State, which led SWAC teams with nine overall victories. Low point: The 28-9 homecoming loss to Mississippi Valley in which the Bulldogs dominated statistically but committed six turnovers. Star power: Linebacker Robert Nelson, with 100 tackles, should be a no-brainer All-SWAC pick. Running back Barrington Scott (1,055 yards), defensive backs Lawrence Barnett and Derrick Harris (four interceptions each), receiver Montaurius Smith (64.6 yard per game) and defensive end Tae Keith should also get some recognition. The replacements: The Bulldogs lose seven defensive starters but only three on offense - Scott, Demario Ross and Jonathan Nelson. Another key, but underappreciated loss, is long snapper Jordan Roman, virtually impeccable for four seasons. "We'll be a much improved team on offense, and we'll add some people we've put on the shelf as redshirts," Jones said Jaymason Lee, who will go into spring with a solid hold on the No. 1 QB job, will have three of his top five receivers back. Secret weapons: Because Scott and Brandon Eldemire, who was sidelined late with an ankle injury, were able to carry the rushing load, A&M was able to redshirt three running backs - Joshua Sandlin, Juaquin Davis and Marcus Sanders. The recruiting: The coaching staff as already hit the highways to take advantage of an early recruiting period. Mostly because of budget limitations, but partly with an emphasis to build locally, they'll not travel far. They'll need to lock down the quarterback-of-the-future, with Lee going into his senior season and Brandon Wells his junior year. A punter is also needed. Some instant help, perhaps from junior colleges, could help at linebacker and in the secondary. The positive experience with Barrington Scott and Lawrence Barnett as post-grad transfers - the NCAA permits automatic eligibility for players who have earned degrees to transfer if their current institution does not offer the post-grad degree path they desire - will encourage A&M to keep an open mind on that realm and likely have A&M fielding inquiries from potential transfers.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2014 7:26:32 GMT -5
A&M held walk-on try-outs recently. Their depth could be questioned week one.
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Post by Aggie One on Aug 20, 2014 8:00:48 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2014 9:10:00 GMT -5
Side Note: where are our interviews with our coaching staff? I figured we would have two at least by now that I could post on other msg boards. But knowing how tight lipped Browdway is, he's keeping things close to the vest.
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Post by bluehaze on Aug 20, 2014 9:31:41 GMT -5
Amongst our peers (other HBCUs) we are really lacking in coverage of our football program.
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Post by marchingband1969 on Aug 20, 2014 9:32:31 GMT -5
Thanks for the great information about AA&M. They sound like their team is almost where we were Coach Broadway's first year without all the NCAA sanctions. I'm sure they will have depth challenges. And since they are putting in a new offensive and defensive system under the new coach, they will have some challenges especially early in the season. The only worry I have (I really have a lot but this is the biggest) is their reliance on passing. We've had our troubles with good passing teams (QB's with accurate arms and receivers that can catch) and that concerns me. But our defensive line should be able to win the battle on the line and chase their QB all day.
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Post by marchingband1969 on Aug 20, 2014 9:48:41 GMT -5
No budget...no media coverage. I know I b*tch and moan with the rest of you guys about our lack of media coverage but let's be honest, A&T has never been a marketing force. We still depend on word of mouth from a few "vocal" alums, some dedicated volunteers and a few under-paid overworked media staff to promote A&T. I realize that we have got to maintain our strong academic programs but we must also realize that sports and the band are great recruiting tools. I don't have the answer to this dilemma but I do know we are missing some great opportunities.
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