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Vandals Camp: Defense Finds Its Voice
2 Aug
Summary
- Defense communication improved significantly since camp began.
- New transfers are making a notable impact on the defensive unit.
- Kickers battle fiercely for the starting position.
The Vandals football team is emphasizing continuous improvement during their fall camp, adopting the motto "Doesn't Matter, Get Better." Head coach Thomas Ford Jr. is closely monitoring film sessions to ensure mistakes made in practice are not repeated, highlighting effort and learning from errors as key focus areas.
The defense, coordinated by Lee Stalker, operates primarily from a 3-3-5 base but has shown flexibility with 4-2-5 packages. Communication on defense has dramatically improved from the initial days of camp to Day 4, with players demonstrating increased comfort and quicker responses to opposing formations. Key defensive performers include junior defensive back Deion Gunn and fifth-year defensive end Luke Teskey, who received the "Battle Axe" award for his performance.
Offensively, the team is executing at a faster pace due to a clearer understanding of the offensive coordinator's vision, leading to increased confidence. Despite ongoing mistakes, execution levels have notably risen. The kicking position features a tight competition among juniors Owen Forsman, Owen Adams, and Tyler Kinsman, with Kinsman and Forsman showing strong consistency.
