Disch, Pagano, Dungey named captains

[UAalum72]

UAlbany release

 

Practice begins August 6

 

Disch becomes Albany's third three-time captain, after Arnie Will '75 and Frank Sarcone '87

 

Former all-NEC FS Samson Brown returns to Albany to coach LBs and recruit NJ, LI, and Conn. after coaching at Siena, RPI, and Hofstra

[danefan]

I also heard yesterday (not confirmed yet), but we got a late transfer. D-End from Pitt. Hope its true.

[Ruler]

If the Pitt DE is true I would think we have just increased our chances against our OOC(Montana). BTW I heard the same rumor.

[Clickclack]

If you guys had to call it, what is our weakest position? Where do we need help?

[danefan]

If you guys had to call it, what is our weakest position? Where do we need help?

 

Until proven otherwise...the reason we haven't won the NEC the last two two years is because we haven't had anything near the quality QB play we need and we don't have a Gary Jones to shoulder the load.

[Clickclack]

Bacanegra (sp?) was the starting QB last year, correct? Where is he now, didn't he move to wideout? What is expected out of Blasinski, if I'm not mistaken he took over for Bocanegra as the starter somewhere in the middle of the season and was fairly highly regarded even though he was only a freshman. Is that still the case?

[Ruler]

I agree wih Dane Fan. Our QB play has been mediocre( I am being nice). When Bocanegra was hot (Fordham 2005) the offense rolls. When not (Fordham 2006...3 fumbles and 3 picks..he sucked). He is a greeat athlete and should do well at SE and punt returner or KO returner. Overall our O is in good shape except QB. Our WR dropped too many balls and failed to convert in critical situation. Except Mike Wall he was clutch...is he back?

 

Blasinski is very highly regarded. Fordie would never turn over the Offense to basically a frosh if he didn't feel comfortable. I just hope this is not because he does not have an option at QB. I hear the NJ kid on the bench is considered very good (Monmouth fans on AGS have very good things to say about him). Lets see what Blasinsky does. I hope they have a plan B just in case.

[Dane Pound]

From what we saw of Blasinsky I liked him last year. He seemed really poised for a true freshman and if I remember right Coach Ford named him the starter before spring practice. I don't remember that happening the last couple of years.

 

With Allen graduating I'm hoping we see more of Colin Simmons if he's fully recovered from surgery. Different kind of runner but fun to watch.

[Ruler]

This Terrell Dobbins could play immediatly. I have heard very good things about him.

[Dane Pound]

Good preview on the UA site. 2007 Preview I swear it seems like DeArujo and Trevor Dupont have been at Albany for the last 8 years.