Spring
Preview
2008
Independent Spring Game Reviews
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By
John
Harris
Army
The second spring of
Stan Brock’s tenure concluded with the annual Black and Gold game in
Michie Stadium. Brock liked the tenacity his team exhibited during the
15 session spring and handed out awards for the team after the game.
The ninety minute scrimmage started with a kickoff and kickoff return
session, followed by a controlled team session. Cornerback Jordan
Trimble and Vincent Comasco both had interception returns for touchdowns
in the scrimmage.
Navy
“Shutout” was the
word of the day in the annual Blue-Gold spring game as the Blue held the
Gold scoreless 14-0. Quarterback Jarod Bryant was the driving force
behind the two blue scores, rushing for 30 yards and a touchdown, while
completing all three of his passes for 66 yards. Outside linebacker
Trey Grissom may not stay second on the depth chart too long after his
performance in the spring game – nine tackles, 3.5 tackles for a loss, a
sack and a fumble recovery.
Notre Dame
The annual Blue-Gold
game in South Bend had a little bit of everything, including some
fisticuffs in the end zone after a score (which was not unusual
throughout this spring). The offense won the battle with a 47-46
victory over the defense as quarterback Jimmy Clausen came through in
the clutch with two huge throws. Although he was only ten of 27 on the
day, his final two throws – a 57-yard throw to Golden Tate on fourth and
ten and an eight yard touchdown to Duval Kumara on fourth and goal – put
the offense out in front for the win. Clausen returned the favor early
in the contest with a Harrison Smith pick six, but pulled out his best
stuff during “Business Time” late in the game.