Scrimmage

Friday August 26, 2005

Versus

Dover Area High School

Exactly one week before they put on their game uniforms, the Bears teed it up against Dover High School for their final tune up. Northern visited Dover and scrimmaged under the lights for the first time. Being only a week away from the regular season, each team ran ten plays before setting up game conditions with down and distance markers, a running clock, and actual change of possession for approximately one quarter. After the quarter, each team went back to ten plays a side eventually subbing in 2nd team and JV players so that the coaches could get a good look at their entire roster.

The Bears had flashes of brilliance and showed what has become their trademark, big-play ability. Like any scrimmage, however, there were also times when all the "I's" and "T's" weren't quite dotted. The coaching staff and team leadership will dot those I's this week in practice in preparation for the season opener next week against Bermudian Springs. Many boys stepped up last night; particularly some underclassmen to present Coach Mauck and his staff a pleasant dilemma…where to put them all.

One of the characteristics of the 2005 Northern Polar Bears, aside from the tremendous leadership of the Junior and Senior classes, is depth. There is quite a bit of it and it certainly showed last night. This will be a season to remember!

Next Week…Season Opener vs. Bermudian Springs at Bostic Stadium

Kickoff at 7:30 p.m.

Colby leads the offense first

Ike and the D follow up

Sideline pursuit

Mooooose heads in from the sidelines while Ike, Keith, and Gerald await their turns

Hard to bring down

Scrum

Defense resets

Mike "Hammer" Romagnoli catches the ball in the flat and turns on the jets

Ball's away under the watchful eyes of Big R

Younger guys get their shot

Everybody on their blocks

Gumdrop zips it to the flat

JV "D" holds their own on their first ten plays

"Good Scrimmage Overall."

Next week, it's for real. Bermudian…Home…7:30 p.m.

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