(And make sure to note the correction in the online story. I incorrectly wrote last night that James Delacenserie threw an interception. He didn't. Instead, freshman quarterback Tanner Gueller threw two picks (the first to Joe Martin and the second to Christian Gines).
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And check out a few highlights and interviews with head coach Mike Kramer, linebacker Erik Nelson and quarterback Justin Arias in the video below.
Early observation from the scrimmage Saturday:
It might have been true freshman Tanner Gueller's chance to move into position to backup starter Justin Arias. Gueller spent more time on the field than quarterbacks James Delacenserie and Trae Pilster had combined.
Whether Gueller helped or hindered his opportunity to be ISU's No. 2 quarterback is a mystery. Coach Mike Kramer wasn't in a mood to talk about the offense after the scrimmage. But — obviously — Kramer couldn't have been happy Gueller threw two interceptions and took two sacks in the red zone (plus, Gueller threw another interception that Gines simply dropped).
Series by series for each quarterback in scrimmage No. 2
Justin Arias
1st series = Interception to Erik Nelson
2nd = Loss on downs
5th = Loss on downs
6th = Daniel McSurdy one-yard touchdown run
9th = Arias 45-yard touchdown pass to Madison Mangum
10th = Arias touchdown pass to Xavier Finney
14th = Interception to Daniel Roundtree
Tanner Gueller
4th series = Interception to Joe Martin
7th = Zak Johnson field goal
12th = Jakori Ford 45-yard touchdown run
13th = Loss on downs
15th = Interception to Christian Gines
James Delacenserie
3rd series = Loss on downs
11th = Delacenserie touchdown to Aaron Prier
Trae Pilster
8th series = Pilster touchdown to Kai Campbell
16th = Zak Johnson field goal
Additional notes (with more to come in Tuesday's issue of the Journal):
— I thought running Jakori Ford looked great. Ford was a terror for the Bengal defense. The first guy never took him down. His balance is unreal. Listed at 5-foot-8 and 195 pounds, Ford isn't a big guy but he's a small package with some pop and he possesses great speed once he gets on the edge.
— If sophomore wide receiver Madison Mangum stays healthy, he's going to have a monster year. Mangum is big and strong, yet fast enough to get behind a defense for big plays. Mangum has the potential to stretch defenses vertically and that's going to be essential for the Bengals.
— WR depth: Coming into fall practice, the receiving corps represented a possible weak point for the Bengals this season because they lost three of their top four pass catchers from 2013. Kramer has always laughed that concern off, and I'm beginning to see why. With Mangum and Broc Malcom, KW Williams and Josh Cook, Aaron Prier and Hagen Graves, Idaho State has depth at the wideout. Granted, we have no idea if it's a group that can get open against Division I defenses, but the Bengal offense has lots of potential considering the running game should be solid.
— The 2014 recruiting class for Idaho State looks promising. Guys that have impressed: QB Tanner Gueller, strong safety Joe Martin, cornerback Cory Hollowell, wide receivers Hagen Graves and Nick Jones, offensive lineman Brian Fineanganofo and tight end Tate Razor.
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