Inside Info Inside Info - Re: Performance Testing

[Driveway Jordan]

In TT the other day, Dean mentioned that Luke Reimer ran a 4.59 in the 40 and Jojo ran a 4.65. What he failed to mention is that those were the 4th and 7th fastest 40-times on the whole team. Apparently that was a cause for alarm by some people in the program...that two LB's pretty much out-ran all of our WR's, DB's, and RB's. FWIW, Jamie Nance was one of the players that was faster than Luke and Jojo...and he's not even in the discussion to be in the WR rotation.

I know Dean also said in TT that there were some issues with the electronic timing system. Perhaps that caused most of the times to be off, or that might also be code for "the times were slower than expected so we're not releasing most of them."

Take it for what it's worth...this info comes from a family member of a current player.

 

[Baron Winnebago]

 

[Baron Winnebago]

If that's the case that's a five alarm fire

 

[Driveway Jordan]

If that's the case that's a five alarm fire

I have no reason not to believe my source. They knew about us declining the bowl game before it was leaked anywhere else.

 

[Pipe Line]

For just a little bit of defense on the electronic timing system, I've used what Zach uses to time the 40s, it's a laser system. Basically you put your thumb in between the laser and the monitor and get into a sprinter stance, once your thumb is lifted out of the laser, the timer starts. Technique is crucial with the laser system. I've operated it a few times and it can be honestly hard as shit to use. There are some days that for no reason at all other than technology sucks that it just won't work right. I've had it a few times where it won't even pick up the thumb between the laser and monitor, and any slight movement whatsoever will start the timer. It's annoying. But when it works right, it's real good. Same shit Boyd used.

 

[Driveway Jordan]

For just a little bit of defense on the electronic timing system, I've used what Zach uses to time the 40s, it's a laser system. Basically you put your thumb in between the laser and the monitor and get into a sprinter stance, once your thumb is lifted out of the laser, the timer starts. Technique is crucial with the laser system. I've operated it a few times and it can be honestly hard as shit to use. There are some days that for no reason at all other than technology sucks that it just won't work right. I've had it a few times where it won't even pick up the thumb between the laser and monitor, and any slight movement whatsoever will start the timer. It's annoying. But when it works right, it's real good. Same shit Boyd used.

My understanding is the concern was less about the times, and more about the fact that the skill position players all ran so slow.

 

[Red Finger]

My understanding is the concern was less about the times, and more about the fact that the skill position players all ran so slow.

Right, as there should be. It is what it is. Recruiting matters. This isn't going to end well.

 

[ThomOsborneMD]

 

[Baron Winnebago]

Right, as there should be. It is what it is. Recruiting matters. This isn't going to end well.

Would seem to be a bit of a concern that kids who were fast in high school have gotten to Lincoln and are now no longer fast.

 

[Red Finger]

Would seem to be a bit of a concern that kids who were fast in high school have gotten to Lincoln and are now no longer fast.

Yeah, I see that being one of two things....neither are good.

1. They were never fast out of high school.

2. They were fast out of high school and our #WarDaddyUp weight throwin progrim has got these boyz a little to girthed up.

 

[DuckSker]

Yeah, I see that being one of two things....neither are good.

1. They were never fast out of high school.

2. They were fast out of high school and our #WarDaddyUp weight throwin progrim has got these boyz a little to girthed up.

We beef guys up like we play a smash mouth style of football.... then we come out on Saturday’s and go East and West all game. 🤮

 

[Pipe Line]

Yeah, I see that being one of two things....neither are good.

1. They were never fast out of high school.

2. They were fast out of high school and our #WarDaddyUp weight throwin progrim has got these boyz a little to girthed up.

Soooooo what the winter program is for is to put on strength and size. and they do very little running. Spring/Summer, running ramps up for conditioning purposes. So, it does sound bad, but this does make sense.

 

[Pipe Line]

We beef guys up like we play a smash mouth style of football.... then we come out on Saturday’s and go East and West all game. 🤮

Actually super ironic that you mention that because that is exactly what this S&C style is for, smash mouth football lol

 

[Pipe Line]

My understanding is the concern was less about the times, and more about the fact that the skill position players all ran so slow.

Understood. I do think it's important to keep in perspective the reasons behind doing certain things in Winter compared to Spring/Summer. Basically bulk them up over the winter, and shred down some over Spring/Summer for conditioning. A way to think about it is if you're running TOO MUCH, the guys won't put on the size needed that we all want to see on the field.

 

[Red Finger]

Soooooo what the winter program is for is to put on strength and size. and they do very little running. Spring/Summer, running ramps up for conditioning purposes. So, it does sound bad, but this does make sense.

Regardless what it is, if I saw my LBs out running my skill guys at any point of the year....well...th tha thaaaat is a little concerning.

 

[Pipe Line]

Regardless what it is, if I saw my LBs out running my skill guys at any point of the year....well...th tha thaaaat is a little concerning.

Yeah hard to argue that. Is it possible the LBs are super athletic though? I have a hard time believing Garrett Nelson is faster than Omar Manning. Unless we're talking about newcomer WRs?

 

[Red Finger]

Yeah hard to argue that. Is it possible the LBs are super athletic though? I have a hard time believing Garrett Nelson is faster than Omar Manning. Unless we're talking about newcomer WRs?

I suppose it's possible...but...

 

[Driveway Jordan]

I'll find out who #'s 1 ,2, and 3 were for the 40. I know Jamie Nance is one of them.

 

[Pipe Line]

I'll find out who #'s 1 ,2, and 3 were for the 40. I know Jamie Nance is one of them.

He's supposed to be the track star right?

 

[Driveway Jordan]

He's supposed to be the track star right?

Fast skinny guy that'll never play. I'm surprised he's still in the program, frankly.