What to Expect
"Back to Basics"
It was nearly unanimous that each position coach preached fundamentals this spring. Much time is typically spent working newcomers and those who redshirted into the system. Sometimes, it's simply a matter of where and how to line up before the ball is snapped.
"Year Two"
South Dakota defenders have played three different defenses in each of the last three seasons. The blueprint is unchanged for 2013, meaning instead of learning a new defense this spring, the Coyotes have been able to focus more on the concepts within the 3-4 look.
"Physicality"
The Coyotes had to get bigger and stronger and they have. Offensive and defensive coaches alike preached the need to be more physical in 2013.
The Coyotes had to get bigger and stronger and they have. Offensive and defensive coaches alike preached the need to be more physical in 2013.
"Harvey's Line"
Offensive line coach Brett Harvey is thrilled with the development of his group. The team had to replace center Tim Ross, but returns everyone else and should have Marc Murtha back and healthy this fall in a return from last season's leg injury.
Offensive line coach Brett Harvey is thrilled with the development of his group. The team had to replace center Tim Ross, but returns everyone else and should have Marc Murtha back and healthy this fall in a return from last season's leg injury.
"Bruise Brothers"
This term was coined by Yankton P&D writer Jeremy Hoeck when Joe Glenn was talking about redshirt freshmen running backs Jordan Roberts and Trevor Bouma, who have impressed this spring behind starter Jasper Sanders.
Missouri State had a 3-8 overall record last year, and beat the Coyotes in a close 27-24 game on Missouri State's home field. Going into the game in 2013 it will have faced Northwestern State, Iowa, Central Arkansas and Illinois State. One player to watch will be Missouri State's safety, Caleb Schaffitzel. The 2012 He registered a team-high 109 tackles for the Bears with 5 interceptions last season. All-America selection earned National Defensive Back of the Year laurels by the College Football Performance Awards last season and was named to the CFPA's Defensive Back Award Watch List this week. Schaffitzel earned the preseason honor along with 35 other returning FCS safeties and cornerbacks who will be vying for the top individual defensive back award in the Football Championship Subdivision this season.
This term was coined by Yankton P&D writer Jeremy Hoeck when Joe Glenn was talking about redshirt freshmen running backs Jordan Roberts and Trevor Bouma, who have impressed this spring behind starter Jasper Sanders.
The Opposition
