Carolina Panthers’ Backup Quarterbacks Fail to Impress in Preseason Matchup

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-Article and photos by Patrick Magoon

Sluggish. Sloppy. Uncoordinated. Rushed. All four of those terms could be used to describe the performance from Carolina Panthers’ backup quarterbacks in Friday’s home preseason matchup against the Buffalo Bills.

Despite star quarterback Cam Newton sitting out for the entirety of another preseason game, neither third-round pick Will Grier nor second-year quarterback Kyle Allen could gain a clear advantage of the other. Grier and Allen threw for a combined 107 yards, and both quarterbacks finished with a passer rating below 50.

As Carolina’s coaching staff continues to evaluate its talent pool behind Newton, Grier and Allen have got to make better decisions on the field.

Several pass attempts from Grier and Allen were forced and often significantly overthrown, which Ron Rivera noticed and commented on after the game.

After Allen exited the game in the third quarter, Grier had an opportunity to gain significant traction in the fight for the backup quarterback role. He had a promising start, connecting with running back Jordan Scarlett for a 14-yard touchdown during his first series, but then lost control of the game almost immediately after that scoring play.

Griers’ three drives in the third quarter all concluded with punts.

Bills’ Kevin Johnson capitalized on a poorly underthrown ball from Grier, which was grabbed in the air and taken 70 yards down the field for a touchdown. “He made a bad read on the throw and threw it outside when he should have thrown it inside and, unfortunately, it got intercepted,” said Rivera.

Following the interception, Carolina’s offensive unit was shaken up and couldn’t recover with what little time was left in the second half. They reached the end zone just once, in the fourth quarter, after Taylor Heinicke took control of the offense.

Heinicke pieced together a solid 11-play, 75-yard series that ended with a 9-yard touchdown pass to Rashaad Ross.

The Panthers aren’t going to keep fourth quarterbacks, but Rivera will continue to carefully evaluate each quarterback’s performance when challenged by various game scenarios. While Grier’s methods of execution were underwhelming last night, he remains in the same boat as teammates Allen and Heinicke.

“We’ve still got two weeks left to go to make a decision on certain things and we’ll see what happens,” said Rivera.

Coach’s Corner 07/26/19

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Coach’s Corner 07/19/19

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Coach’s Corner Show with Scotty Richardson and Holden Coghill of Crossroads Christian Colts.

Coach’s Corner 05/22/19

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Coach’s Corner Show – Vance County Aquatics.Program Interview

Local Youth Ages 4-12 Needed for Competitive Football League

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

The 2019 East Wake Football League is a competitive football league for youth of Vance, Warren, Franklin and Granville counties.

Participants will learn the skills and rules of football. Team tryouts will be conducted and participants will be placed on teams by coaches. In order to be on a team, participating youth must attend tryouts.

Schedules will be developed by the East Wake Football League and games will be played on Saturday afternoons. Participants will travel to local communities to participate in games.

Registration will be held June 3 – August 4, 2019, at the Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Rd., Henderson.

Cost is $40 for both in and out-of-county participants. Participants may be eligible for the fee waiver program.

Age levels include:

Flag Football – Ages 4 – 6

Mini Mites – Ages 6 – 8

Mighty Mites – Ages 9 – 10

Pee Wee – Ages 11 – 12

Age will be determined as of August 1, 2019.

For more information or to inquire about the fee waiver program, please contact Steve Osborne at (252) 438-2670 (sosborne@ci.henderson.nc.us) or Victor Hunt at (252) 430-3408 (vhunt@ci.henderson.nc.us).

Registration for H-V Rec. & Parks Fall Sports Season Begins June 3

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-Information courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

Registration for Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks’ 2019 fall sports season begins Monday, June 3, 2019. We are excited about this year’s season of volleyball, soccer and football!

Youth volleyball and soccer are offered to ages 10 and up (junior) and 14 and up (senior).

Registration will run through August 4, 2019. Those interested in participating in fall sports may register at the Aycock Recreation Center, 307 Carey Chapel Road, Henderson.

Contact Steve Osborne at 252.438.2670 (sosborne@ci.henderson.nc.us) or Victor Hunt at 252.438.3408 (vhunt@ci.henderson.nc.us) for more information.

 

Youth Baseball Returns to the Town of Bunn, NC!

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-Information and photos courtesy Bunn Parks and Recreation

Recreational baseball has not been played in the town of Bunn, NC in four years. Not so long ago Bunn had a successful youth baseball and softball program with multiple Dixie and Tarheel League championships, but like many recreational leagues around the county, youth sports funding was cut and youth teams have suffered.

The Franklin County School Board was helpful in getting a discounted rate for the Bunn Middle School softball field. Dr. Larry Webb with Franklin County Schools, Michael Focus from the communications office and Diane Marks helped coordinate the fields.

The staff from Bunn Middle School, including Dr. Latoia Valentine, principal, and Bunn Middle School’s baseball coach Robert Pendleton helped with logistics on the ground.

With the help of volunteer parents using their own money and resources, kids in the town of Bunn and surrounding areas get to play tee ball and coach pitch baseball at no cost to their parents and grandparents. Thanks to this support, over 80 kids registered to play this season.

This season, team names honor the Dixie 2006 Coach Pitch District 10 champions and recent Bunn football greats Tarik Cohen and Johnathan Alston. The other team names include Spencer Brickhouse, Tevin Perry, Nicholas Saunders and Trevor Gupton – members of the 2006 Dixie Coach Pitch Championship team.

The future of the league depends on continued support, but as of right now, youth baseball is back in the town of Bunn, NC and the kids are having a blast!

Coach’s Corner 03/29/19

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On this airing of the Coach’s Corner Show on WIZS, Trey Snide had the pleasure of providing play by play for the Vance County Middle School Jaguars vs. the Northern Granville Knights baseball game.

 

Rec. Baseball & Softball Opening Ceremony/Picture Day to Honor Local Youth

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-Information and flyer courtesy Tara Goolsby, Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Facilities Supervisor, Aycock Recreation Center

Henderson Vance Recreation & Parks will hold the 2019 Baseball and Softball Opening Ceremony/Picture Day on Saturday, April 13, 2019, beginning at 10 a.m. This event will be held at the George Watkins Field #3 at the Aycock Recreation Complex, 307 Carey Chapel Rd. in Henderson.

This recognition/celebration will honor youth baseball/softball players, coaches, parents and sponsors. The entire community is invited to come out and support local youth.

Rain date will be Monday, April 15 at 7 p.m.

For more information, please contact Steve Osborne at 252.438.2670 or sosborne@ci.henderson.nc.us or Victor Hunt at 252.438.3408 or vhunt@ci.henderson.nc.us.