Day 14 Preseason

After a day off and recharging the batteries at home I was ready for another day on the field and excited to get going again as we prepare for our season opener this Friday 4pm at Mount Vernon (i will probably drop this in every post just to make sure you come to the game)

It seemed the day off had the opposite effect on the players as they started the session rather lethargic and looked no better as we got into our first activity.  After at least 6 balls had flown over the fence and into the ravine I thought it would be a good idea to let the players go find them before we continued.  Wonder if the players at Man Utd have to get their own balls?? maybe they hit the target more?? not yesterday v Everton though.  Anyways, not sure that was the reason they improved after this but something changed and the players seemed to be awakening to the challenge and looking more like the GW I have become accustomed to.

Coach Felix did have a new pair of cleats on today which looked rather flashy on a guy who's old school copa's only.  Guess being Nike now he cant use the Copa's anymore.  Anyways I was disappointed he didn't do more demos to see if they improved his technique but maybe they'll be back out tomorrow.  Coach Irizarry is still injured so yet to see him back on the field although he is fit enough to hit the weights room and work on his minuscule physique.

Our PM session was lighter and worked on some set plays an area we would like to see improvement from our scrimmages so far.  Having watched the video on previous games there was a huge improvement in the quality which goes to show practice make perfect.

Magic Moment of the Day
My interaction with Gail in the Faculty Staff and Service Center a GWU employee who deserves a shout out.  Thanks for the help today after being given the run around by parking services.