Photo courtesy of Old Dominion athletics While head coach Ricky Rahne has said that the battle to be Old Dominion's starting quarterback is an open competition, we can safely narrow it down to three of the five quarterbacks on the Monarchs' roster. The two that we can probably say are out are freshman Reese Poffenbarger, a preferred walk-on who did impress many at the spring … [Read more...] about Breaking Down the Three Main Contenders for QB1 at Old Dominion
Old Dominion Spring Practice Session Notes
Photo courtesy of Old Dominion athletics Finally, finally, Old Dominion had its first spring football sessions under new coach Ricky Rahne. In the process, we learned a few things about the Monarchs' new era. Fast Offense The Monarchs will be running an up-tempo, fast offense. Multiple times during their spring scrimmage, as well as in their various practices, the Monarchs … [Read more...] about Old Dominion Spring Practice Session Notes
Notes From Old Dominion’s Spring Scrimmage
Photo courtesy of Old Dominion athletics Old Dominion wrapped up its spring practice session with a bit of a different event. It was not exactly your traditional "spring game". Instead, ODU hosted what it deemed a spring scrimmage where the team was divided into two and ran through drills, as well as pre-planned scenarios. This gave a select few fans a great chance to see … [Read more...] about Notes From Old Dominion’s Spring Scrimmage
ODU Football: The Long Journey of Steven Williams
Photo courtesy of Old Dominion athletics Steven Williams has been through it all during in his time at Old Dominion. As the former quarterback-turned-wide receiver attacks his new position, he looks back at his time at ODU. A Washington D.C. native, Williams came to ODU as the No. 14 quarterback prospect in D.C., according to the 247Sports Composite. Williams played right … [Read more...] about ODU Football: The Long Journey of Steven Williams
ODU’s Haynes Ready to Improve on Breakout Season
Photo courtesy of Old Dominion athletics After missing a season due to COVID-19, Old Dominion junior defensive end Marcus Haynes is ready to capitalize on his breakout season in 2019. While 2019 was a down season for ODU, it was the best of Haynes' two years in Norfolk. Then a redshirt sophomore, Hayes posted 3.5 sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss. Now, as ODU works its first … [Read more...] about ODU’s Haynes Ready to Improve on Breakout Season