Spring Break
Progress report
Spring game shows advances made for fall season
By: Michael Teague
Issue date: 4/20/09 Section: Sports
"I think it just took a little bit to get started and get the jitters out, but in the second half we played pretty well," Johnson said. "I just found a rhythm and once you get in a rhythm it's pretty easy to score."
Like a veteran, Johnson settled down and finished 14-of-29 passing for 206 yards and a touchdown.
Johnson was confident in the pocket despite the defensive pressure he was under. The A&M offensive line, crippled by injuries, was no match for the Aggies' defensive front that recorded six sacks and held the offense to 118 yards rushing on 54 carries.
Despite having two scholarship cornerbacks dressing Saturday, the A&M secondary was successful with four interceptions.
"Defensively, we're starting to solidify ourselves on a scheme and how we want to play defense," Sherman said. "I think we are faster right now because we're more instinctive at allowing our players to play. Last year, we maybe did too many things and limited them reaction wise."
Sophomore running backs Cyrus Gray and Bradley Stephens had strong showings as their battle for the starting position continued. Stephens ran for 18 yards and a touchdown, and Gray had 22 yards for a touchdown of his own.
The workhorse, however, was freshman Jay Tolliver, who had 18 carries for 63 yards.
A&M will finish its spring with two more practices this week.
Despite the initial disappointment, Johnson said the team is looking forward to going back to work and analyzing the scrimmage.
Like a veteran, Johnson settled down and finished 14-of-29 passing for 206 yards and a touchdown.
Johnson was confident in the pocket despite the defensive pressure he was under. The A&M offensive line, crippled by injuries, was no match for the Aggies' defensive front that recorded six sacks and held the offense to 118 yards rushing on 54 carries.
Despite having two scholarship cornerbacks dressing Saturday, the A&M secondary was successful with four interceptions.
"Defensively, we're starting to solidify ourselves on a scheme and how we want to play defense," Sherman said. "I think we are faster right now because we're more instinctive at allowing our players to play. Last year, we maybe did too many things and limited them reaction wise."
Sophomore running backs Cyrus Gray and Bradley Stephens had strong showings as their battle for the starting position continued. Stephens ran for 18 yards and a touchdown, and Gray had 22 yards for a touchdown of his own.
The workhorse, however, was freshman Jay Tolliver, who had 18 carries for 63 yards.
A&M will finish its spring with two more practices this week.
Despite the initial disappointment, Johnson said the team is looking forward to going back to work and analyzing the scrimmage.
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