Scouts Notebook: Army-Tulane
Moore runs less?
Moore runs less?

Posted Nov 17, 2002


The New Orleans Superdome was the scene for this contest, a game in which there were more players and coaches on the field then fans in the stands and one where Army notched its' first victory of the season. It also contained a few solid pro-prospects.

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Army-Tulane

Army

Clarence Holmes/DT/99

  • plays with forward lean and leverage

  • fluid change of direction and quickly changes his angle of attack

  • moves well laterally to the flanks

  • stays with the play and works to make something positive happen

  • not quick or sudden

  • lacks strength at the point of attack and very slow to shed

  • Comments:  Hard not to like Holmes; he is tough, relentless and smart all at the same time, just the way you'd figure an Army football player would be.  He is also small and not an explosive player as well as one with a two year military commitment.  Unlikely to be drafted but we hope to see him playing at the next level someday.

Tulane

Lynaris Elpheage/CB/13

  • disciplined, reads the quarterback and solid in zone

  • fluid in his hips and adequate break on the pass

  • will defend the run

  • productive return specialist

  • has difficulty defending larger wide outs

  • slow following pass catchers back out of their breaks

  • a little stiff in his backpedal

  • Comments: Could find a home as a dime back/special teamer but will not be drafted.

JP Losman/QB/7

  • decent set-up and ball placement dropping into the pocket

  • live arm; zips the outs, drives the ball down field and all the throws have velocity

  • can throw on the move and loses nothing

  • nimble and makes plays with his legs

  • does not see, sense or avoid the rush

  • must learn to throw with a little touch

  • indecisive in the pocket

  • adequate accuracy, and that's even a stretch

  • must do a better job of following through over his top foot rather than stepping out of the throw or passing off his backfoot

  • does a lot of "pushing" the pass

  • Comments: Has the physical tools but needs a lot of work on his fundamentals

Adrian Mitchell/S/14

  • solid backpedal and footwork

  • decent lateral movement skills

  • active and likes to get involved in the action

  • disciplined and keeps the play in front of him

  • quick to read/react

  • games lacks quickness, suddeness and does not flash on the scene

  • Comments:  Developing prospect that must be watched.

Mewelde Moore/RB/26

  • good running vision; sees the field and finds the running lanes

  • follows his blocks

  • works to set up defenders and makes them miss in a small area

  • runs with forward leans and attempts to finish his runs

  • a bit of a slasher that slides off defenders

  • excellent receiver out of the backfield

  • lacks the quick footwork or ability to immediately cut it back against the grain

  • not overly elusive or a back that'll make "something out of nothing"

  • Comments:  Though his offensive line is terrible, Moore does not nearly resemble the runner he was last season to this point.  Instead of being the focal point of the offense he's almost an afterthought to the passing game.  Needs to get it back on track.

Jeff Sanchez/CB/3

  • fluid, agile and light on his feet

  • nice backpedal off the line, smooth in his hips and losses nothing in transition

  • breaks down well

  • quick to the ball and action

  • positions himself nicely agains


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