KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The first scrimmage of the Fall Camp was held during
Thursday's practice. With referees, a sometimes-running clock and both sides of
the ball being separated on each sideline. This was the first game-like
experience for the Broncos this year.
The quick rotational offense of the head coach Bill Cubit
seemed to be finely tuned as the offense was very productive in moving down the
field when the ball was put in various positions. The first team Bronco offense
started at the 50-yard line two consecutive drives and each time ended up
scoring a touchdown, and quickly.
On the first drive, quarterback Alex Carder went 4-for-4 for 28
yards. The ball was rushed in by junior running back Antoin Scriven from the one-yard line. The drive only lasted five plays. The next drive was even more
impressive, ending with a touchdown in just three plays. Carder completed on
all three of his passes culminating in a 16-yard touchdown pass to Justin
Collins.
The second team offense was clicking as well. From the
50-yard line they put in a nice four-play drive that ended in a touchdown.
Freshman quarterback Zach Terrell went 2-for-3 for 34 yards and connected on a
magnificent catch by freshman receiver Jaime Wilson for the touchdown. Wilson
had to tip the ball up in the air, spin around the defender and then track the
ball again to make the catch for a touchdown.
Not only was the offense looking good but the defense had
their share of big plays as well. Freshman safety Demetris Ates made an
interception at the goal line and had a 23-yard return. The highlight play of
the day however went to freshman safety David Reed who picked up the caused
fumble at the six-yard line and returned it 94 yards for the touchdown.
Carder ended up going 12-for-17 for 127 yards, one
touchdown and one rushing score. Scriven had 83 yards and two
touchdowns. Wilson had four catches for 46 yards and a touchdown. Eric
Monette had two catches for 27 yards and back-up quarterback Zach Terrell went
7-for-12, for 86 yards and one touchdowns
On a side note, a regional scout from the New
York Jets was in attendance to watch various players during the scrimmage.