Eric Wright Gearing Up For Schiano’s Tests
July 18th, 2012
Joe’s intrigued by a cornerback concerned about passing running tests
One thing the leader of the New Schiano Order mentioned after one late spring OTA session was that players would return and have to pass a “fair” fitness test. But Davin Joseph talked about how the Bucs’ new strength and conditioning standards have been ramped up considerably and that left Joe wondering just how challenging Schiano’s fitnesss demands would be.
Well, now it seems the Schiano conditioning edict even has svelte defensive backs worried about running up to par.
In an extensive Yahoo.com feature on Eric Wright, the recently exonerated corner talks about adjusting his workouts and being prepared for what awaits him when the Bucs return to the practice field next week. This really stood out for Joe. Wright had 4.3 speed coming out of college and clearly doesn’t have any kind of weight issue.
And it isn’t just about moving to a different part of the gym because your new position coach has you as more of a run-fit defender this season — as Wright told me, there are purely football and purely athletic concerns to consider, and they will clash at times.
“First and foremost, the run tests are different, and that’s what you’re obligated to do when you show up to camp,” he said. “Things change a little bit, and you have to cater your workouts to that — being prepared for the football aspect, but also being prepared to take a run test. That’s something totally different than being in football shape. So, it’s sort of a task for Travelle to make sure he meshes both of those elements. You can run sprints and gassers, but you won’t be ready to play football. And vice versa — someone can do football-specific stuff, and not pass the conditioning test. it’s a juggling act for Travelle to make sure he integrates both sides.”
Hmmm, “more of a run-fit defender?” Perhaps that’s a small glimpse into the now covert Schiano defensive scheme?
Of course, Wright addresses his dropped DUI charge in the feature. Click through above to read.
Wright also is back on Twitter (@EWrighteous21) spitting out takes to his minions. He took a break after his arrest but returned last week dishing out lessons he might have learned from the dismissed DUI charge.
@EWrighteous21 – They bring you flowers when you dead but no soup when you sick … “But all who devour you will be devoured; all your enemies will go into exile. Those who plunder you will be plundered … all who make spoil of you, I will despoil.. But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds” Jer 30:16-17
#ThankYouLord
Joe’s pleased that Wright is on track, and Joe’s also eager to see how the roster tackles the Schiano fitness test. #JobsOnTheLine.
July 18th, 2012 at 8:31 am
It was a good article on Wright, his tweets are sometimes ridiculous but this article showed how he can be concise and well spoken. Good article after the DUI incident
July 18th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Good luck with the fitness Brian Price. Have a feeling we’re going to be seeing loads of Gary Gibson this season
July 18th, 2012 at 8:32 am
Maybe he’s concerned because he’s not fully recovered from his illness…??
July 18th, 2012 at 8:38 am
Schiano doing regular run fits – clearly a huge stickler for fundamentals. No complaints here.
July 18th, 2012 at 8:55 am
wright,you have a lot of buc hater,prove them wrong.
July 18th, 2012 at 9:31 am
Yawn. Ray Perkins had three – a – days, and went on and on about having the best conditioned team in the league.
All that amounted to exactly didley squat.
July 18th, 2012 at 9:45 am
Don Schula used to make the Dolphins run a mile in a certain amount of time before they could practice. I believe Hainesworth had some fitness test issues with the Skins and their new coach. I would dread the fitness test also if I smoked 3 packs of cigarettes a day like some players do.
I don’t believe it wise to make players run a certain distance in a certain time because you have to train extensively to accomplish it. Some players can not run long distances because of previous injuries and some have to carry an abnormal amount of weight on their frames to compete in the trenchs. Those players could injure themselves training to accomplish what would be simple for a cornerback like Ronde.
For example, I don’t believe Brian Price could ever run a 5K, 3.1 miles in under 25 minutes. Do you cut him?
July 18th, 2012 at 9:49 am
Good thing Haynesworth isn’t back. He refused to do the conditioning test with the Redskins.
I hope Wright can make the most of his oppurtunity to not be in DEEP trouble with Dictater Goodell.
July 18th, 2012 at 10:52 am
That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run. So I ran to the end of the road. And when I got there, I thought maybe I’d run to the end of town. And when I got there, I thought maybe I’d just run across Greenbow County. And I figured, since I run this far, maybe I’d just run across the great state of Alabama. And that’s what I did. I ran clear across Alabama. For no particular reason I just kept on going. I ran clear to the ocean. And when I got there, I figured, since I’d gone this far, I might as well turn around, just keep on going. When I got to another ocean, I figured, since I’d gone this far, I might as well just turn back, keep right on going.
Now you wouldn’t believe me if I told you, but I could run like the wind blows. From that day on, if I was going somewhere, I was running!
July 18th, 2012 at 11:01 am
Maybe Wright will “refuse” the fitness test and then get his lawyer to have Schiano go easy on him.
July 18th, 2012 at 11:25 am
“Maybe Wright will “refuse” the fitness test and then get his lawyer to have Schiano go easy on him.”
Where in h__l did that come from?
July 18th, 2012 at 11:26 am
Fritz50
Think about it. It will(should) come to you. Think sarcasm!
July 18th, 2012 at 11:27 am
soooooooooooooo sick of players using God, biblical quotes etc. after the do something stupid, or pointing to the sky after a touchdown, when they have probably never seen a church. just irritates me. I aint buying it….
July 18th, 2012 at 11:29 am
“Yawn. Ray Perkins had three – a – days, and went on and on about having the best conditioned team in the league.
All that amounted to exactly didley squat.”
What he said. Good conditioning is all well & good, but, hopefully, Coach will be smart about it. These guys need legs for a 16 game season.
July 18th, 2012 at 12:30 pm
@Robert
Even the most god fearing of men make silly mistakes. Nobody is perfect.
July 18th, 2012 at 1:59 pm
I read the statement yesterday from Wright’s lawyer and he said that Wright did in fact take the breathelizer test, and he had no alcohol in his system. And so many wanted him cut. Good thing none of us are running the team.
July 18th, 2012 at 2:22 pm
The first day of training camp is open to the public. Are we going to see the players taking the conditioning tests that day? Can’t wait.
July 18th, 2012 at 5:15 pm
I had no idea Eric Wright ran a 4.3 thats blazing
July 18th, 2012 at 8:27 pm
When he said “run-fit” I think he meant they have to be fit to run a lot. Not run fits in the defensive scheme.