Busy week in USU Athletics

Calendar October 28, 2009 | Posted by AggieNoise

The annual blue and white scrimmage tonight kicks off a loaded week of athletic events for USU. The scrimmage is always a tasty treat to wet the basketball pallet and is certainly a family friendly event. Best of all is the first chance to see what our new players can do, and according to Coach Morrill we will see some new guys this season.

“We’re hoping our new guys can step up and be an integral part with Pooh hurt,” Morrill said. “Pooh is going to miss some games, so we will look to play some freshmen and new guys. That’s just the way it is.”

 The scrimmage begins at 7 o’clock but the doors open at 6:30. In the past it has paid off to show up early to see the players display their athleticism by throwing down acrobatic dunks.

Friday night brings the first exhibition game of the season as the Aggies host Northwest Nazarene. The game starts at 7 o’clock and will provide trick-or-treating for kids who wear a costume.

The exhibition games give the new guys a chance to show what they can do in a real game situation. It may give us a better idea of who Coach Morrill will be using in Pooh’s absence to start the season.

Saturday, the Aggies travel to Fresno, California to face the Bulldogs of Fresno State. This game is going to be a real challenge for the Aggies. The Bulldogs have size, depth, and strength; those are three things that the Aggies are lacking.

Ryan Matthews leads the Nation in rushing yards this season. His three touchdown performance against Boise State proved just how talented he is. The Aggies are going to have to swarm him to keep this game close.

I’ll go more into depth on this match-up later in the week.

Aggie Noise:

Herald Journal: Aggies host annual scrimmage tonight and USU needs to play better in 4th

Deseret News: Utah State basketball: Aggies plan annual scrimmage tonight and Utah State football: USU’s Borel has progressed at QB and Utah State football: Ags land 2 more commitments

Aggeiville: two new commits

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