Rich Rodriguez Press Conference Notes

Today notes are provided by mgoblog.  I had a conflict during the press conference today.

• Mike Shaw will be evaluated and tested this week.  The coaches are hopeful he can play.  Here is my take:  I looked into his eyes when he was getting helped back to the locker room.  I think he had a serious concussion and he is at least a week away from playing.  I would expect that he might be out until the bowl game.  I have never seen anything like that before, it was really scary actually.  
• Martin and Mouton: "We're hopeful that both can play." They'll be evaluated tomorrow and Wednesday.
• Roh will stay at DE, now at about 250 pounds, like to get him to 265.
• Cam Gordon will stay at box safety, and is getting better.
• Vincent Smith: "He's probably been the most consistent back we've had, not just running, but blocking and catching, too. It has been almost a year since he tore his knee and is looking faster."
• Carvin Johnson: "Really excited about him. Again, he's another true freshman that right now can play both safety positions."
• Vinopal made a couple mistakes but kept plays in front of him.  He is getting better as well.
• Team wasn't ready for the weather conditions and didn't play well in it.  Need to practice with a wet ball, conditions were a factor in the turnovers.
• Kicking will continue to be competitive in practice.  Seth has kicked well in practice but not in the games.
• Wisconsin last home game for the seniors, will do some special stuff during the week
• Wisconsin is a top-five team that uses the power-run game but also has a balanced offense. 
• Rich Rodriguez has been spending some more time with the defense.