SAN JOSE – The football coach of the state of the year two or the state of San José, Ken Numatalolos, was in full swing on Saturday afternoon when the Spartans organized their annual spring game at the CEFCU Stadium.
The game itself was a glorified practice that ended with a scrimmage. The greatest conclusion of Niumatalolo of the event was that the Spartans were not injured.
“That was the number one goal,” said Niumatalolo.
Niumatalolo believes that the Spartans are in a better place this spring compared to a year ago, when San José finished 7-6 in general.
“I am very happy with where we are now,” said Niumatalolo. “We feel offensively, we will be much better than last year.”
The Walker Etet field marshal is the only head that returns this low season. Upon entering the spring game of 2024, Easter was in a “neck and neck” competition with Emmett Brown, who was transferred to Carolina coastal this low season.
“Walker was clearly established as the headline, so it is a big difference with respect to last year,” said Nifatalolo.
However, Niumatalolo has emphasized the attack of the Spartans this season.
The offensive coordinator Craig Stutzmann said that the chief coach has asked the offensive to concentrate on the safety of the ball and physical throughout the offensive line, believing that these aspects could improve in the second year of the offensive under Stutzmann.
Despite losing the All-American Nash Nash receiver, Stutzmann trusts this year’s offensive potential. New additions to the wide receiver room, such as the transfer of Purdue, Leland Smith, Danny Scudero and the young Matthew Coleman, considered the leader of the room, give hope to the Spartans.
“We have some new and bright toys, they are some sprinters,” said Stutzmann.
On Saturday afternoon, Smith was one of the two Spartans to reach the duration of the final area, the scrimmage, scoring from the 2 yards line on a quick screen.
The only other Spartan who scored was the true first -year field marshal, Tama Amisone, the former Kapolei High (Hawaii) star who started an impression of a 55 -yard touchdown race.
“It is a great change of what Walker is,” said Stutzmann about Amisone. “Tama, is a crooked and fast athlete. He is growing in the pass game, but he has to develop a little more as a pin.”
Amisone and Senior Xavier Ward are 2a and 2b in the depth table, according to Stutzmann, which cools a strong vote of confidence for Etet.
“It is growing in itself, everyone knows that he is a leader in the offensive,” Stutzmann said about Etet.
Eger was 8 of 12 passes, being his last launch the touchdown to Smith. Amisone ended up going 5 of 12, but launched the greatest completion of the day, a 49 -yard pass to the open receiver Roy Gardner.
“It feels great, but it comes with a lot of pressure,” Eget said when the headline is named this low season. “I am giving the car keys, but I have to make sure that the car is working well.”
On the defensive side, the former teammate of the ETET high school and current roommate, supporter Brady de Bennekum, stood out with an interception and an almost 6 that was called for a penalty outside the sale.
“It has a special ball skill,” Eger said about Bennekum. “This spring has me twice.”
Defensive Coordinator Derrk Odum has been pleased with Bennekum’s spring, specifically with his ability to make great plays. Bennekum is close to the top of the “Great Play Board” this spring, according to Odum.
“It is definitely a guy who finds the ball and seems to make and finish plays,” Odum added.
The low season transfer Runye Norton obtained the other interception in a highly disputed jump ball.
“It has really begun to flourish and understand defense nuances,” Odum on Norton said.
Norton’s teammate Kejuan Bullard Jr. has seen Norton’s growth since he transferred on the College road.
“It came into being new to the system, entering with all of us, and we all know the system, I think it picked it up quite fast and is difficult to climb to the field,” Bullard said.
Multiple defense members did not participate and were seen outside without pads. This included the supporter Taniela Latu, the security Larry Turner-Koeden, the supporter Noah McNeal-Franklin, the supporter Dylan Lee and the supporter Zane Carter.
The offensive liner Nathan Balestrieri was also on the sidelong margin.
The second year kick Mathais Brown was 4 per 4 in field goals, including 53 yards and 46 yards kicks. It was also 2 per 2 in PATS.
