Team News - 2022 Second Scrimmage Report

Here are some observations from Friday's action:

• With Brendan Ruskowski clearly departed, his uniform has been taken by defensive tackle Mike Yeakel and his captain's role has been assumed by running back Phil Poquie.
  
• In limited action, running back Ja'Den McKenzie had a nice run and clearly had no intention of being tackled by the West Chester second team defense.
  
• Tight end Stone Huffman had a nice catch and run and survived a severe facemask.
  
• While linebacker Jackson Taylor is a preseason All-American selection, the second team offense took advantage by getting him matched up one-on-one with a speedy wide receiver on a drag play that went for a big gain.
  
• It was good to see cornerback Sterlen Barr back and he managed a pass breakup in limited action.
  
• With safety Shamar Edwards out, Oscar Uduma was getting reps in the secondary.
  
• Golden Ram alumni Omar Peterkin and Rondell White made an appearance on the sideline.
  
• The defense definitely stepped up the pressure tonight by bringing blitzes for the offensive line and quarterback to decipher. It usually didn't bode well for the offense, but Ethan Kohler did avoid the rush and completed a touchdown pass to Jahmair Rider.
  
• Prior to the scrimmage, Coach Zwaan, and captains Phil Poquie and Jackson Taylor addressed the large contingent of new students that were in attendance. And during breaks in the game action, there were opportunities for students to participate in punting, passing and running competitions. Overall it was great engagement between the team and the incoming freshman.
  

West Chester opens the season on Friday at home against Bentley. Kickoff is scheduled for Friday 6:00 pm.