I spent part of my Saturday morning/afternoon taking in the Interboro at Upper Darby scrimmage. I got there about 75 minutes in, so I can’t tell you what happened for that first hour or so. The final score is inconsequential.
Also, because it’s a scrimmage, there were no rosters available, so I apologize ahead of time if I’m not being specific with names. Upper Darby didn’t have numbers, which makes it harder for me to give credit where credit is due.
Anyways, here are some observations:
– I know Interboro linebacker/fullback/bulldozer Sonny Armstrong when I see him. Armstrong was in mid-season form, tackling with authority and running people over. This doesn’t shock me, as Armstrong is sure to be one of the top players in the county.
– Interboro’s No. 21, RB Quran Montenon, isn’t big by any means, but he shows very good quickness and elusiveness. I like his style (he’s got some hotdog in him.) I saw him break around the right side and get into the end zone, and he had a couple other nice runs. The fullback, No. 24, Steve Phillips, also showed some nice running ability.
—I am waiting for Matt Gould (6-5, 310) to have a monster season on the Bucs’ O-line, which I thought did an OK job, all in all.
– I know it’s only a scrimmage, but I would like to have seen more of an aerial attack from Interboro. According to my roster, No. 14 Mark Everton (one of the county’s top returning wide receivers), was lined up behind center at quarterback….unless that was Pat Cashin or Sean Menold wearing another number. In any case, outside of a few busted RB screens and such, Interboro didn’t show much in terms of a functional passing game (while I was there)…
– As for Upper Darby… the Royals have a pretty good quarterback this year. Chris Rossiter, who impressed me as a multi-purpose athlete last year, is under center. Right away I noticed that Rossiter has tremendous instincts for the position. He throws a very nice ball with good zip. I’m sure he can work on his deep passes (his Hail Mary was a little flat late in the day), but I’m nitpicking. UD ran a lot of spread, single-back sets, with three-and-four receivers. There was some option stuff, too, utlizing Rossiter’s speed and athleticism. I was really impressed when Rossiter scrambled to his right and fired a bullet into coverage for about 15 yards, threading a needle. He’s definitely one to watch.
–UD had a couple receivers stand out. Wish I had some names. Sorry.
–If the O-line can block for Rossiter, watch out.
