Observations from VMAC - Sunday, July 28

[FlyingGreg]

You guys see Baldwin and Sherm jawing at each other? I thought a fight was going to break out. It was pretty intense. I wonder if that always happens at practice.

Also, did anyone see Harvin out there today? Didn't see him at all.

Yeah, we saw that. Competitive spirit!

Harvin wasn't there....I think he is on the way to NYC.

 

[Lady Talon]

Appreciate these writeups. Thank you.

 

[bestfightstory]

It makes perfect sense to me that Marshawn would sit in on a DLIne hand-fighting drill.

Marshawn's 'free hand' when carrying the football is more active pulling, pushing and swatting and slapping at defenders and their outstretched hands, arms, facemasks and, at times, torsos than any running back I have ever seen at any level. I noticed that about him immediately when he entered the NFL.

I mean, I'm sure he was just goofing off in the drill. But Marshawn has a real unique talent at hand-fighting and I wouldn't be surprised if DLinemen could benefit from training with him.

 

[Blitzer88]

Great stuff there, appreciate the info you and others provide for us here on .Net.

 

[HOLLYWOOD]

Well done Greg. Almost like I went with you. Thanks!

 

[MizzouHawkGal]

OP

Sweet Baby Jesus! I think I am all good until San Diego. Seriously.: )

 

[rjdriver]

Going to our first training camp on Tuesday. Didn't know you had to get there that early. I have four kids (some young), so 6:30 Am is not going to fly, what is a reasonable time to arrive at the busses? I am going on a Tuesday so I am assuming there may be less people there, but quite honestly don't know what to expect. Flying in from Utah just to go, so I hope it doesn't rain out. Kids are hoping for lots of autograph opportunities!

You don't "have" to get there early....that was just to get optimal standing room at the fence with the volume of people going to camp these days.

The first bus leaves for VMAC around 8:30. The line was pretty well formed by 7:30 this morning...just be aware.

Thanks for the info Greg. We are so excited. If I have half the experience you did, it will be worth it!

Probably roll in at about 8:30..... I'll check out the website again, but anything that's a "must bring" , let us know!!

 

[LudwigsDrummer]

An outstanding report Master Chief.

 

[AROS]

Nice report MC!

 

[gabel]

He may be the next Great White Hope in the hallowed name of Jesse Lumsden

First that is hilarious and second you have to be a really hard corer to remember Mr. Lumsden's brief Training camp stay.

Really enjoyed reading your piece, the pictures and detailing your family's experience brought it all together.

 

[scutterhawk]

Great job 'Airplane Greg', nice commentaries, and the pic's are icing on the cake for us Netters who can't make it to the camps.

 

[grizbob]

FG, you are a true asset to .net, it's posts like this that makes it easier to be displaced fans!! :th2thumbs:

 

[Seattle_Stunna_MD]

Awesome write up FG and I really enjoyed the pictures as well. A+ in note taking.

 

[Cartire]

Good job Greg. And thanks for the pictures too. Add good flavor.

 

[penihawk]

Great write up Greg. Love to read fan perspective this time of year. By the way is that you up there in the 18 growler playing above my house all the time on the Olympic Peninsula?

 

[Evil_Shenanigans]

Excellent Write Up! Would love to see some video highlights from Camp!

 

[CalgaryHawk]

That was great reading your camp observations, thank you! Did you notice how Howe and Coleman looked? It's hard to tell from the video feed, but it looks like to me that Coleman has some nice burst through the hole when he's running.

 

[FlyingGreg]

That was great reading your camp observations, thank you! Did you notice how Howe and Coleman looked? It's hard to tell from the video feed, but it looks like to me that Coleman has some nice burst through the hole when he's running.

Who is Howe...? You mean Howard?

Coleman got a lot of work. He has some skills, for sure. His problem is the pecking order ahead of him is so robust, he has no chance to crack the 53.

 

[FlyingGreg]

And thank you everyone for your comments, glad I was able to go and share the experience with you all!

 

[CalgaryHawk]

That was great reading your camp observations, thank you! Did you notice how Howe and Coleman looked? It's hard to tell from the video feed, but it looks like to me that Coleman has some nice burst through the hole when he's running.

Who is Howe...? You mean Howard?

Coleman got a lot of work. He has some skills, for sure. His problem is the pecking order ahead of him is so robust, he has no chance to crack the 53.

Sorry, I meant how did Howard the 2nd year dlineman look out there in your opinion?