Pass Fest

Much as I enjoy Aztec scrimmages, like yesterday's FanFest, they always leave me with mixed emotions. A good play by the offense? I worry about our defense. A brilliant defensive stand? Then, what's wrong with our offense. 

One thing for sure: the addition of Bob Toledo to the staff makes a huge difference! The very first play was a 70-yard TD pass from Adam Dingwell to Colin Lockett. When was the last time you saw the Aztecs try that, let alone succeed? No doubt, Adam is a solid #1 QB. And Colin, with another TD (55 yards) and 227 yards, proved he's ready!

Adam Dingwell throwing a 70-yard TD bomb to Colin Lockett on the first play

Then you get back to my opening conundrum. Two defensive INTs for TDS and a QB sack for a safety. Good defense? Careless offense? And running backs? Of course, we did not see Adam Muema. But none of the four who played really caught your eye. They totaled 128 net yards among them, which isn't bad considering the passing emphasis, yet no one looked like a lock on the back-up role.

Cody Galea sacks Quinn Kaehler for a safety

Overall, I sense an even more intense team spirit than last year, when our Aztecs accomplished so many good things. In addition to Rocky's proven leadership and the solid coaches returning, I'm convinced the addition of Bob Toledo adds another step in our continued march to even greater success.

I'll resist any looking ahead with comments about the game in the Midwest because we'd better take care of business first against Eastern Illinois on August 31, complete with the KGB Sky Show.