Post-Spring Wrap-Up: The Safeties
3/25/2020 1:33:00 PM | Football
GSEagles.com catches up with each position coach following the shortened spring ball
Even with spring practice being cut short, the Georgia Southern football coaching staff was able to evaluate its program through offseason lifting and conditioning, as well as six on-field practices. GSEagles.com was able to catch up with each coach via email to get their thoughts on their group, as well as a preliminary two-deep heading into the fall.
Java'n Singletary looked to be ready to take over as a full time starter at the strong safety spot.
Who's someone who didn't see a lot of game action that has impressed you this offseason?:
Anthony Wilson and Treun Pace both look like they will be ready to contribute coming off their redshirt year.
What will be a top priority for your group when you return to the field?:
We have to continue to build our football IQ. With the lack of game experience at the safety position, losing spring practice makes it even more challenging to grow our football IQ.
What excites you about your group?:
They are all very eager to learn and they want to be coached. That is a great sign from such a young group.
Who is or are the vocal leader(s) in your meeting room?:
Kenderick Duncan Jr. and Singletary both have been great for the entire defensive back group. The safeties and cornerbacks meet together so these two are really the leaders of the entire secondary.
Who leads more by example?:
Derrick Canteen is a silent leader by doing things right.
If you had any, how did your mid-year guys adjust to life at Georgia Southern?:
Chalon Howard has adjusted great. He is always positive and has a smile on his face. That reassures us as a staff that we signed the right type of guy for the culture we are building.
Post-Spring Two-Deep:
FS: 27, Kenderick Duncan Jr. (6-3, 225, r-Jr.)
22, Treun Pace (6-0, 190, r-Fr.)
SS: 6, Java'n Singletary (6-0, 190, So.)
17, Anthony Wilson (5-10, 185, r-Fr.)
Today, we hear from defensive coordinator Scot Sloan, who coaches the safeties.
Who stood out for your group in the short amount of time you were practicing?:Java'n Singletary looked to be ready to take over as a full time starter at the strong safety spot.
Who's someone who didn't see a lot of game action that has impressed you this offseason?:
Anthony Wilson and Treun Pace both look like they will be ready to contribute coming off their redshirt year.
What will be a top priority for your group when you return to the field?:
We have to continue to build our football IQ. With the lack of game experience at the safety position, losing spring practice makes it even more challenging to grow our football IQ.
What excites you about your group?:
They are all very eager to learn and they want to be coached. That is a great sign from such a young group.
Who is or are the vocal leader(s) in your meeting room?:
Kenderick Duncan Jr. and Singletary both have been great for the entire defensive back group. The safeties and cornerbacks meet together so these two are really the leaders of the entire secondary.
Who leads more by example?:
Derrick Canteen is a silent leader by doing things right.
If you had any, how did your mid-year guys adjust to life at Georgia Southern?:
Chalon Howard has adjusted great. He is always positive and has a smile on his face. That reassures us as a staff that we signed the right type of guy for the culture we are building.
Post-Spring Two-Deep:
FS: 27, Kenderick Duncan Jr. (6-3, 225, r-Jr.)
22, Treun Pace (6-0, 190, r-Fr.)
SS: 6, Java'n Singletary (6-0, 190, So.)
17, Anthony Wilson (5-10, 185, r-Fr.)
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