Whitt Coach’s Luncheon

Today was the annual pre-season CCAF luncheon featuring coach Whitt at RES.  For those that follow the boards and news, not much new was shared. But there were a few bits I gleaned.

Whitt seemed to highlight the Freshmen.

He showed a few video clips of Jack Tuttle’s passing ability.  He highlighted the two Freshmen TEs, Kuithe and Fotheringham and showed some clips from them.  Had some great clips of Enis and his ability to catch the deep ball.  Perriman had a clip or two.  Jason Shelly was featured in a clip.  He wanted to show a few of the 60+ yard field goals by Matt Gay, but the assistant didn’t include the clips.  

He ran through the starting lineups, with no real surprises, but I did pick up a few bits.

Mika Tafua will start at DE with Repp in on situational downs (we know that’s for pass rush).

Covey will be the punt returner.

Hansen and Barton as starters at LB.

The O-line is as expected with Ford and another name i missed (I believe Capra, though he has been banged up) at Left Guard.

Yassmin has been banged up and will likely redshirt to learn and adjust to FB.

Kickoff returners are still being evaluated based upon how teams handle the new kickoff rule.  He mentioned that cleanly fielding a fair catch is a key skill given that if you call fair catch at the 5 and catch it you get it at the 25, but if you muff it and fall on it, then the ball is down at the 5.

He mentioned that Tuttle will participate, but were still evaluating how to handle the redshirt.  As of now, if Huntley were to come out in the early games, Shelley would come in.  That could change as the season progesses and how that plays out. 

In any event Kyle, has stated numerous times that redshirts are entirely secondary to getting players in that give you the best chance to win.

Surprised I didn’t see a depth chart come out today. He has been mentioning in interviews that one would be released this week, likely today.