Van Ackeren

[PlayerRep]

Kendrick is a team player; he'll play where he's needed and do his best to earn the position.

Based on the scrimmage I saw, it's in the secondary.

Here are the challenges with the secondary (based on the scrimmage) from my perspective:

1) The coaches gotta disguise the coverage better ... J.J. picked apart the secondary like he design it
2) The cornerbacks have to tackle at the collegiate level ... it ain't high school anymore; use the body
3) The safeties have to stop cheatin' ... they're gettin' caught 99% of the time ... Hermanson kept gettin' beat like he stole somethin' ... lol
4) The coaches gotta get the kickin' game workin' a lot better ... 3 points are better than 0 points
5) The coaches gotta go to work 'cause the littlest things will lose games or win games

A lot to improve before the 2013 Season ... let's go to work.

I'm sorry, but I don't think you know what you're talking about.

Please confirm that you attended the scrimmage.

The "coaches" have to disguise coverage better? You have to be kidding. Coaches don't disguise coverage; players do. It was a scrimmage, and against our own offense. Disguise coverage? Jeez, what are you talking about.

So what does corner tackling have to do with safety play or the position KVA should play?

Nope, Hermanson wasn't gettting beat alot. Just wasn't happening. You are blind or very biased.

The coaches are not kicking the FG's; players are. Maybe there needs to be another kicker brought in to keep, but why would you blame FG kicking on the coaches in the spring game?

Your point no. 5 is just plain dumb.

The team looked very good in spring ball, on both sides of the ball. There is huge potential on this team.

Why can't you simply disagree with someone else's assessment/opinion without being a total dick about it?

Somehow beyond me, opinions are wrong if they are not shared by him. Everyone with an opinion of anything is wrong. It is that simple. :thumb:

Most of my disagreement was over facts, not opinions. Feel free to point out any "opinions" in the above post, where I was disagreeing with KJ. I was in good position during the scrimmage to know what was happening, especially with the defense.

 

[PTGrizzly]

I really feel that we should hire PR to either scout out recruits for the Griz, or just coach the damn team. Nobody seems to know more than him.

 

[Ursa Major]

I'm sorry, but I don't think you know what you're talking about.

Please confirm that you attended the scrimmage.

The "coaches" have to disguise coverage better? You have to be kidding. Coaches don't disguise coverage; players do. It was a scrimmage, and against our own offense. Disguise coverage? Jeez, what are you talking about.

So what does corner tackling have to do with safety play or the position KVA should play?

Nope, Hermanson wasn't gettting beat alot. Just wasn't happening. You are blind or very biased.

The coaches are not kicking the FG's; players are. Maybe there needs to be another kicker brought in to keep, but why would you blame FG kicking on the coaches in the spring game?

Your point no. 5 is just plain dumb.

The team looked very good in spring ball, on both sides of the ball. There is huge potential on this team.

Why can't you simply disagree with someone else's assessment/opinion without being a total dick about it?

Somehow beyond me, opinions are wrong if they are not shared by him. Everyone with an opinion of anything is wrong. It is that simple. :thumb:

Most of my disagreement was over facts, not opinions. Feel free to point out any "opinions" in the above post, where I was disagreeing with KJ. I was in good position during the scrimmage to know what was happening, especially with the defense.

Disagreeing is fine, being disagreeable is not. You often put out thought provoking posts, PR, but they often get lost in the venom.

dis·a·gree·a·ble
/ˌdisəˈgrēəbəl/Adjective
1.Unpleasant or unenjoyable.
2.Unfriendly and bad-tempered.

Synonyms
unpleasant - nasty - objectionable - unpalatable

 

[CV Griz Fan]

I'm sorry, but I don't think you know what you're talking about.

Please confirm that you attended the scrimmage.

The "coaches" have to disguise coverage better? You have to be kidding. Coaches don't disguise coverage; players do. It was a scrimmage, and against our own offense. Disguise coverage? Jeez, what are you talking about.

So what does corner tackling have to do with safety play or the position KVA should play?

Nope, Hermanson wasn't gettting beat alot. Just wasn't happening. You are blind or very biased.

The coaches are not kicking the FG's; players are. Maybe there needs to be another kicker brought in to keep, but why would you blame FG kicking on the coaches in the spring game?

Your point no. 5 is just plain dumb.

The team looked very good in spring ball, on both sides of the ball. There is huge potential on this team.

Obviously, you disagree with my assessment; that's your prerogative. Others agree with my assessment. Some agree with yours. That's life.

Here's a possible statement that you may support: 2013 U of Montana Football has a lot of potential to be realized. :thumb:

Ken:

Be careful debating PlayerRep on this board. As Growler used to say, PR played flag football for Dart-Mouth in the early 1970's. He knows what he is talking about.

Dartmouth's 1970 team was pretty good for a "flag football" team.

"That year Dartmouth was undefeated and untied, producing such outstanding stats that it was ranked 14th in both the AP and UPI final polls, ahead of Oklahoma, Penn State and Southern Cal. Dartmouth's 9-0 record included six shutouts—four in a row to end the season. Among major colleges that year Dartmouth ranked second in total defense and sixth in total offense, and led the country in scoring defense."

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1066389/1/index.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

How did you guys do against Ed Marinaro? Since he was the best thing to come out of the Ivy League from that era, that is more relevant.

 

[Paytonlives]

Ken,

I remember when the Griz were trying to get Kendrick to sign out of high school... he would have been the top recruit for UM that year. I'm just glad UM somehow tore him away from the Hawaian babes, beaches and warm weather. He will be an impact player anywhere the griz use him... Safety, LB, Corner, kick returner... Its all good. Welcome to the Den!!

BTW.. there are some on this board, that think they know it all, dont let those few dampen the 99.9% of the good posters

 

[PlayerRep]

Obviously, you disagree with my assessment; that's your prerogative. Others agree with my assessment. Some agree with yours. That's life.

Here's a possible statement that you may support: 2013 U of Montana Football has a lot of potential to be realized. :thumb:

Ken:

Be careful debating PlayerRep on this board. As Growler used to say, PR played flag football for Dart-Mouth in the early 1970's. He knows what he is talking about.

Dartmouth's 1970 team was pretty good for a "flag football" team.

"That year Dartmouth was undefeated and untied, producing such outstanding stats that it was ranked 14th in both the AP and UPI final polls, ahead of Oklahoma, Penn State and Southern Cal. Dartmouth's 9-0 record included six shutouts—four in a row to end the season. Among major colleges that year Dartmouth ranked second in total defense and sixth in total offense, and led the country in scoring defense."

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1066389/1/index.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

How did you guys do against Ed Marinaro? Since he was the best thing to come out of the Ivy League from that era, that is more relevant.

Dartmouth beat Cornell and Marinaro every year. Held him to 60 yards in 1970, the second lowest game in his career, as the article said. He set 16 ncaa records, including career averaging rushing of 174.6 per game. Jim Thorpe had previously had that record. Runner up for Heisman. Led nation in rushing in '70 and '71. Good guy. He likes to fish in Montana. He's been to the Mo Club. Saw him a few months ago at the Ivy football dinner in NYC, and had dinner with him and some of Cornell buddies the prior night. Calvin Hill, Dick Jauron and Hank Bjorklund were also good Ivy running backs at the time. George Starke, who was one of the Washington Redskins hogs, played tight end for Columbia at the time.

 

[PlayerRep]

If the Griz were short linebackers this week and put KVA in, what's the big deal? You put your best players on the field. Obviously there were other athletes who didn't get the chance and just like KVA they're fighting for a fall camp spot. KVA seems to have a spot. Hard to feel sorry for the guy.

Kendrick is a team player; he'll play where he's needed and do his best to earn the position.

Based on the scrimmage I saw, it's in the secondary.

Here are the challenges with the secondary (based on the scrimmage) from my perspective:

1) The coaches gotta disguise the coverage better ... J.J. picked apart the secondary like he design it
2) The cornerbacks have to tackle at the collegiate level ... it ain't high school anymore; use the body
3) The safeties have to stop cheatin' ... they're gettin' caught 99% of the time ... Hermanson kept gettin' beat like he stole somethin' ... lol
4) The coaches gotta get the kickin' game workin' a lot better ... 3 points are better than 0 points
5) The coaches gotta go to work 'cause the littlest things will lose games or win games

A lot to improve before the 2013 Season ... let's go to work.

I'm sorry, but I don't think you know what you're talking about.

Please confirm that you attended the scrimmage.

The "coaches" have to disguise coverage better? You have to be kidding. Coaches don't disguise coverage; players do. It was a scrimmage, and against our own offense. Disguise coverage? Jeez, what are you talking about.

So what does corner tackling have to do with safety play or the position KVA should play?

Nope, Hermanson wasn't gettting beat alot. Just wasn't happening. You are blind or very biased.

The coaches are not kicking the FG's; players are. Maybe there needs to be another kicker brought in to keep, but why would you blame FG kicking on the coaches in the spring game?

Your point no. 5 is just plain dumb.

The team looked very good in spring ball, on both sides of the ball. There is huge potential on this team.

Obviously, you disagree with my assessment; that's your prerogative. Others agree with my assessment. Some agree with yours. That's life.

Here's a statement that you may support: 2013 U of Montana Football has a lot of potential to be realized. :thumb:

Yes, UM football has alot of potential. UM football is already very good on both sides of the ball at this point. There are, of course, things to improve and holes to fill, but probably not as many of those are there usually are at this point of the season. JJ's return is a huge shot in the arm. There appears to be good team leadership. Hopefully, the investigations cloud will soon be lifted, and not leave major lingering impacts.

 

[poorgriz]

Well PR's "Opinion" about the #5 item being "Dumb" is certainly a matter of opinion. Most knowledgeable football fans realize that it is VERY important to focus on some of the little things because they can in fact win or lose games for you. Ask Bobby. I remember he always used to focus on Special teams and other little things in practice and how many games did you squeak out of with a W in his era because of that? Booger sucker is probably already drawing up the next "I swear to God any football team in the world can successfully run a fake punt on this next play..." formation. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hopefully someone just makes him stand there and play with his headset while the other coaches actually make the in game decisions and dial up the plays. You'll be much better off.

 

[PlayerRep]

Well PR's "Opinion" about the #5 item being "Dumb" is certainly a matter of opinion. Most knowledgeable football fans realize that it is VERY important to focus on some of the little things because they can in fact win or lose games for you. Ask Bobby. I remember he always used to focus on Special teams and other little things in practice and how many games did you squeak out of with a W in his era because of that? Booger sucker is probably already drawing up the next "I swear to God any football team in the world can successfully run a fake punt on this next play..." formation. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hopefully someone just makes him stand there and play with his headset while the other coaches actually make the in game decisions and dial up the plays. You'll be much better off.

Do you really think special teams are a little thing? "special teams and other little things"

In spring ball, I'd rather have the coaches spending time on the big things, not little things. I'll be sure to pass along your suggestion of focusing on the little things the next time I see them.

 

[Ursa Major]

Well PR's "Opinion" about the #5 item being "Dumb" is certainly a matter of opinion. Most knowledgeable football fans realize that it is VERY important to focus on some of the little things because they can in fact win or lose games for you. Ask Bobby. I remember he always used to focus on Special teams and other little things in practice and how many games did you squeak out of with a W in his era because of that? Booger sucker is probably already drawing up the next "I swear to God any football team in the world can successfully run a fake punt on this next play..." formation. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hopefully someone just makes him stand there and play with his headset while the other coaches actually make the in game decisions and dial up the plays. You'll be much better off.

I'll be sure to pass along your suggestion of focusing on the little things the next time I see them.

Might want to suggest the same thing to the wife, just saying...

 

[Redonkuless1]

Booger sucker is probably already drawing up the next "I swear to God any football team in the world can successfully run a fake punt on this next play..." formation. :lol: :lol: :lol:

I just laughed so hard snot shot out my nose! Good stuff there! :lol:

 

[poorgriz]

Well PR's "Opinion" about the #5 item being "Dumb" is certainly a matter of opinion. Most knowledgeable football fans realize that it is VERY important to focus on some of the little things because they can in fact win or lose games for you. Ask Bobby. I remember he always used to focus on Special teams and other little things in practice and how many games did you squeak out of with a W in his era because of that? Booger sucker is probably already drawing up the next "I swear to God any football team in the world can successfully run a fake punt on this next play..." formation. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hopefully someone just makes him stand there and play with his headset while the other coaches actually make the in game decisions and dial up the plays. You'll be much better off.

Do you really think special teams are a little thing? "special teams and other little things"

In spring ball, I'd rather have the coaches spending time on the big things, not little things. I'll be sure to pass along your suggestion of focusing on the little things the next time I see them.

Yep, I think there are a lot of "little things" associated with special teams... Such as maybe drawing up a smart punt return formation based on field position, score, and the current momentum or flow of the game. Your coaches should have probably spent a few minutes on that during practice prior to that meltdown of a punt return formation that was literally the stupidest play call in all of college football last year. But wait... Maybe you can try to convince everyone that it wasn't a complete bonehead call?

 

[PlayerRep]

Well PR's "Opinion" about the #5 item being "Dumb" is certainly a matter of opinion. Most knowledgeable football fans realize that it is VERY important to focus on some of the little things because they can in fact win or lose games for you. Ask Bobby. I remember he always used to focus on Special teams and other little things in practice and how many games did you squeak out of with a W in his era because of that? Booger sucker is probably already drawing up the next "I swear to God any football team in the world can successfully run a fake punt on this next play..." formation. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hopefully someone just makes him stand there and play with his headset while the other coaches actually make the in game decisions and dial up the plays. You'll be much better off.

Do you really think special teams are a little thing? "special teams and other little things"

In spring ball, I'd rather have the coaches spending time on the big things, not little things. I'll be sure to pass along your suggestion of focusing on the little things the next time I see them.

Yep, I think there are a lot of "little things" associated with special teams... Such as maybe drawing up a smart punt return formation based on field position, score, and the current momentum or flow of the game. Your coaches should have probably spent a few minutes on that during practice prior to that meltdown of a punt return formation that was literally the stupidest play call in all of college football last year. But wait... Maybe you can try to convince everyone that it wasn't a complete bonehead call?

The question was whether special teams are "little things". The question is not whether there are little things associated with special teams. I wouldn't expect you to understand the difference, but some posters surely will.

 

[Ken Jones]

Ken,

I remember when the Griz were trying to get Kendrick to sign out of high school... he would have been the top recruit for UM that year. I'm just glad UM somehow tore him away from the Hawaian babes, beaches and warm weather. He will be an impact player anywhere the griz use him... Safety, LB, Corner, kick returner... Its all good. Welcome to the Den!!

BTW.. there are some on this board, that think they know it all, dont let those few dampen the 99.9% of the good posters

"Opinions are like as_holes. Everybody's got one and everyone thinks everyone else's stinks." Besides, I'm too old to fight over opinions.

I'm fighting to motivate the transfer of another Van Ackeren to the U of Montana. At the conclusion of 2013 Spring Term, Brayden Van Ackeren finishes his commitments to various academic scholarships at the U of Hawai'i. Now, if he would transfer from the Hawaiian babes, beaches and warm weather for partial athletic scholarship, the U of Montana football team would get another exceptional student-athlete at WR, S, CB, KR, PR and enhance various position depth for a steal. Just ask Cam Warren, John Nguyen, John Kanongata'a, Kendrick Van Ackeren, Peter Nguyen and the rest of Butch's crew 'bout the other Van Ackeren. :thumb:



No. 2 Bellevue holds off No. 3 Liberty, 27-21
Liberty QB Trey Wheeler is flattened by Bellevue defenders Brayden Van Ackeren (1), John Kanongata'a (6) and Kendrick Van Ackeren (2).

Brayden Van Ackeren High School Awards:

2009 All-KingCo 3A/2A Football Team

Second Team Offense
Wide Receiver Brayden Van Ackeren, Sr., Bellevue

2009 All-Bellevue Reporter Football Team

Offensive Team
Wide Receiver Brayden Van Ackeren, Sr., Bellevue

Kick Returner Brayden Van Ackeren, Sr., Bellevue

2008 All-League (KingCo 3A/2A) Football Team

Special Teams Player of the Year - Brayden Van Ackeren, Jr., Bellevue

Honorable Mention - Brayden Van Ackeren, Jr., Bellevue

2008 All-Bellevue Reporter Football Team

Offensive Team
Wide Receiver Brayden Van Ackeren, Jr., Bellevue

Kick Returner Brayden Van Ackeren, Jr., Bellevue

A STEAL ... :clap:

 

[Paytonlives]

Brayden:
Was also recruited by Princeton, Brown, Yale, Dartmouth, Northwestern, Cal, and Stanford

2010 San Diego Red Shirt
2011 Sat out due to transfer to Hawaii
2012 Soph at Hawaii???

 

[poorgriz]

Well PR's "Opinion" about the #5 item being "Dumb" is certainly a matter of opinion. Most knowledgeable football fans realize that it is VERY important to focus on some of the little things because they can in fact win or lose games for you. Ask Bobby. I remember he always used to focus on Special teams and other little things in practice and how many games did you squeak out of with a W in his era because of that? Booger sucker is probably already drawing up the next "I swear to God any football team in the world can successfully run a fake punt on this next play..." formation. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Hopefully someone just makes him stand there and play with his headset while the other coaches actually make the in game decisions and dial up the plays. You'll be much better off.

Do you really think special teams are a little thing? "special teams and other little things"

In spring ball, I'd rather have the coaches spending time on the big things, not little things. I'll be sure to pass along your suggestion of focusing on the little things the next time I see them.

Yep, I think there are a lot of "little things" associated with special teams... Such as maybe drawing up a smart punt return formation based on field position, score, and the current momentum or flow of the game. Your coaches should have probably spent a few minutes on that during practice prior to that meltdown of a punt return formation that was literally the stupidest play call in all of college football last year. But wait... Maybe you can try to convince everyone that it wasn't a complete bonehead call?

The question was whether special teams are "little things". The question is not whether there are little things associated with special teams. I wouldn't expect you to understand the difference, but some posters surely will.

Nice attention deflect. You got called out for being a douche when you responded to a perfectly legitimate post by Ken Jones... saying that his point #5 was "Just plain dumb." All he was doing was urging the coaches to go to work on the littlest things because "They can win or lose games." So you don't think teams can win or lose games because of the little things? You lost on that one... maybe shift your focus back to our "Irish Lad" and whether or not his teammates respect his leadership. :lol:

 

[Ken Jones]

Brayden:
Was also recruited by Princeton, Brown, Yale, Dartmouth, Northwestern, Cal, and Stanford

2010 San Diego Red Shirt
2011 Sat out due to transfer to Hawaii
2012 Soph at Hawaii???

In the business of collegiate football, finding the right program to display your talent can be frustrating. Additionally, waiting for an opportunity to play can be crippling to one's desire. Although, Jerome Pathon, former USD WR coach, was impressed with BVA's potential; USD football didn't like BVA's transferring to U of Hawai'i.

At Hawai'i, BVA practiced, several coaches and players were impressed with BVA's talent, but he became disillusioned with the business of collegiate football, its restrictive policies and the complexities of life. He's an intelligent young man to express the least.

However, I wouldn't be surprised if KVA gives BVA a plea for help, BVA would transfer and compete this fall with the right financial incentives. :clap:

 

[AZGrizFan]

Brayden:
Was also recruited by Princeton, Brown, Yale, Dartmouth, Northwestern, Cal, and Stanford

2010 San Diego Red Shirt
2011 Sat out due to transfer to Hawaii
2012 Soph at Hawaii???

In the business of collegiate football, finding the right program to display your talent can be frustrating. Additionally, waiting for an opportunity to play can be crippling to one's desire. Although, Jerome Pathon, former USD WR coach, was impressed with BVA's potential; USD football didn't like BVA's transferring to U of Hawai'i.

At Hawai'i, BVA practiced, several coaches and players were impressed with BVA's talent, but he became disillusioned with the business of collegiate football, its restrictive policies and the complexities of life. He's an intelligent young man to express the least.

However, I wouldn't be surprised if KVA gives BVA a plea for help, BVA would transfer and compete this fall with the right financial incentives. :clap:

Mr. Jones sounds like he knows KVA and BVA quite well. :lol:

 

[Paytonlives]

Brayden:
Was also recruited by Princeton, Brown, Yale, Dartmouth, Northwestern, Cal, and Stanford

2010 San Diego Red Shirt
2011 Sat out due to transfer to Hawaii
2012 Soph at Hawaii???

In the business of collegiate football, finding the right program to display your talent can be frustrating. Additionally, waiting for an opportunity to play can be crippling to one's desire. Although, Jerome Pathon, former USD WR coach, was impressed with BVA's potential; USD football didn't like BVA's transferring to U of Hawai'i.

At Hawai'i, BVA practiced, several coaches and players were impressed with BVA's talent, but he became disillusioned with the business of collegiate football, its restrictive policies and the complexities of life. He's an intelligent young man to express the least.

However, I wouldn't be surprised if KVA gives BVA a plea for help, BVA would transfer and compete this fall with the right financial incentives. :clap:

UM can take all the Bellveiw kids it can get... winning breads winning!

I was really wondering if he lost a year due to transfer?

 

[Ken Jones]

I'm not sure of BVA's NCAA participation status, but I'm assuming that he'd have 3 years to compete.