Robert Morris' annual spring game is set for Saturday, with on-field work beginning at noon and the game itself beginning at 1 p.m.
The day will begin with warm-ups and 7-on-7 work, as well as a few other drills. The spring game itself will last a certain length, probably a preset number of snaps or possessions designed to at least give everyone reps. It may be a little shorter than normal because of the lack of numbers on defense, though that remains to be seen.
Here is a projected depth chart rotation. Not all of the names listed are expected to participant, as a few are banged up. There's no guarantee that every healthy player will get significant reps, either.
DEPTH CHART
QB - Paul Jones, Marcus Prather, Derik Abbott, Luke Brumbaugh, Joe Carroll
RB - Kenny Davis, Travis Gregg, Erich Maine
H-Back - Justin Kempka, Nick Sponyoe, Mike Woltz, Corey Garry, Kaleb Springer, Henry Myers
WR - Jordan Blackmon, Phil Peckich, Warren Fields, Kyle Buss
WR - Duane Mitchell, Chad Dawgiello, Matt Petrella
WR - Sean Gavin, Luke Centofanti, Uni Akpan
LT - Dylan Knight, Riley Feenan
LG - Max Robertson, Jonah Tyus
C - Nick Faraci, Anthony Lucian
RG - Josh Thiel, Carlton Watson
RT - Jon Hill, Chris O'Connor
DE - Ryan Lewis, Austin Trgovcich
DT - Max Onyenwe, Zac Bennett, Steve Fiadewornu
DE - Forrest Mason, Zack Zamiska
OLB - Nic Lamica, Zach Cooper
MLB - Jake Tkach, Nelson Lucas-Murphy
MLB - Jimmy Masson, T.J. Waters
OLB - Luke Mueller, Zach Cooper
CB - Antwan Eddie, Keith O'Kelly
S - Logan Kelleher, Codi Casper, Desmond Kent
S - Sam Woods, Davone Swain, Christopher Batts
CB - Andy Smigiera, David Taylor
K - Connor Shennan, Hunter Khaleghi
P - Tony LaMancusa, Hunter Khaleghi
LS - Dalton Raab, Forrest Mason
EXPECTED ABSENCES
The following players are not expected to participate.
RBs - Ryan Thermil, Caleb Stennis, Forrest Barnes
HBs - Luke Zearing, Marty Thomas
WRs - Chaq Nettles
OLs - Blake Chambliss, Drew Garbenis
DLs - Henry Jartu
LBs - Mike Stojkovic
DBs - Jones Twenefor
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
A few key areas to keep an eye on during Saturday's spring game:
Quarterback reps - Paul Jones is the starter. Luke Brumbaugh appeared to get more reps as spring ball went on. Derik Abbott appears to have recovered from his offseason shoulder surgery. Marcus Prather played some last year. Joe Carroll has a lot of promise. So how will the reps be split? They were pretty even, outside of an increase for Brumbaugh, all spring. But with five quarterbacks, it might be tough to spread enough reps around.Emerging go-to guys at WR - Duane Mitchell will be the top target all year, but who will be the ones to step up around him? Early odds are on Sean Gavin and Jordan Blackmon, since they've been the "1s" all camp. But a couple of splash plays in more of a game situation could nudge someone up the depth chart entering training camp.Consistent running game - One of the promises of the new offense was that it would bring a balance to it, something Robert Morris hasn't had consistently because of problems in the running game. With the new schemes, especially for the offensive line, Saturday will give the first in-game look at the potency (or impotency) of the running gamePass rush - The defense had some success in 11-on-11 drills throughout camp in getting to the quarterback. Will they be able to do it consistently in the game simulation, especially with a lack of depth?Splash plays on D - They've been lacking in camp, especially when it comes to interceptions. Will they be able to generate one or two on Saturday?
It should be interesting to see if there are any other wrinkles that John Banaszak throws in as head coach. At least it looks like the weather will be outstanding for once.
The day will begin with warm-ups and 7-on-7 work, as well as a few other drills. The spring game itself will last a certain length, probably a preset number of snaps or possessions designed to at least give everyone reps. It may be a little shorter than normal because of the lack of numbers on defense, though that remains to be seen.
Here is a projected depth chart rotation. Not all of the names listed are expected to participant, as a few are banged up. There's no guarantee that every healthy player will get significant reps, either.
DEPTH CHART
QB - Paul Jones, Marcus Prather, Derik Abbott, Luke Brumbaugh, Joe Carroll
RB - Kenny Davis, Travis Gregg, Erich Maine
H-Back - Justin Kempka, Nick Sponyoe, Mike Woltz, Corey Garry, Kaleb Springer, Henry Myers
WR - Jordan Blackmon, Phil Peckich, Warren Fields, Kyle Buss
WR - Duane Mitchell, Chad Dawgiello, Matt Petrella
WR - Sean Gavin, Luke Centofanti, Uni Akpan
LT - Dylan Knight, Riley Feenan
LG - Max Robertson, Jonah Tyus
C - Nick Faraci, Anthony Lucian
RG - Josh Thiel, Carlton Watson
RT - Jon Hill, Chris O'Connor
DE - Ryan Lewis, Austin Trgovcich
DT - Max Onyenwe, Zac Bennett, Steve Fiadewornu
DE - Forrest Mason, Zack Zamiska
OLB - Nic Lamica, Zach Cooper
MLB - Jake Tkach, Nelson Lucas-Murphy
MLB - Jimmy Masson, T.J. Waters
OLB - Luke Mueller, Zach Cooper
CB - Antwan Eddie, Keith O'Kelly
S - Logan Kelleher, Codi Casper, Desmond Kent
S - Sam Woods, Davone Swain, Christopher Batts
CB - Andy Smigiera, David Taylor
K - Connor Shennan, Hunter Khaleghi
P - Tony LaMancusa, Hunter Khaleghi
LS - Dalton Raab, Forrest Mason
EXPECTED ABSENCES
The following players are not expected to participate.
RBs - Ryan Thermil, Caleb Stennis, Forrest Barnes
HBs - Luke Zearing, Marty Thomas
WRs - Chaq Nettles
OLs - Blake Chambliss, Drew Garbenis
DLs - Henry Jartu
LBs - Mike Stojkovic
DBs - Jones Twenefor
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
A few key areas to keep an eye on during Saturday's spring game:
Quarterback reps - Paul Jones is the starter. Luke Brumbaugh appeared to get more reps as spring ball went on. Derik Abbott appears to have recovered from his offseason shoulder surgery. Marcus Prather played some last year. Joe Carroll has a lot of promise. So how will the reps be split? They were pretty even, outside of an increase for Brumbaugh, all spring. But with five quarterbacks, it might be tough to spread enough reps around.Emerging go-to guys at WR - Duane Mitchell will be the top target all year, but who will be the ones to step up around him? Early odds are on Sean Gavin and Jordan Blackmon, since they've been the "1s" all camp. But a couple of splash plays in more of a game situation could nudge someone up the depth chart entering training camp.Consistent running game - One of the promises of the new offense was that it would bring a balance to it, something Robert Morris hasn't had consistently because of problems in the running game. With the new schemes, especially for the offensive line, Saturday will give the first in-game look at the potency (or impotency) of the running gamePass rush - The defense had some success in 11-on-11 drills throughout camp in getting to the quarterback. Will they be able to do it consistently in the game simulation, especially with a lack of depth?Splash plays on D - They've been lacking in camp, especially when it comes to interceptions. Will they be able to generate one or two on Saturday?
It should be interesting to see if there are any other wrinkles that John Banaszak throws in as head coach. At least it looks like the weather will be outstanding for once.
