You want him to outdo Monroe-Woodbury (1-1): Last two losses have come to teams with Division I quarterbacks. That's the ultimate goal as an offensive coordinator and playing that position. Ricketson: "I think he is ahead of me right now, so I hope he surpasses me. If I started as a sophomore, I would have been even better than I was. I think he is better than me and will make a good leader."Ĭhilcott: "Absolutely. He puts us in a better position than most people."ĭeCicco: "I think 100 percent he will be. It's the entire unit and they have to be like a family." As a quarterback, you always have to think you can lead your team to a title. But Alec has all the qualities of a strong quarterback.Ĭhilcott: "Of course. He just needs to grow and put on some weight. He can execute and he already has a year extra to play than I did. He just has to continue to improve on his mechanics and progress mentally."Ĭan Beesmer lead Kingston to a Section 9 title before he graduates?ĭeCicco: "I think so. I think he always surpassed where he would be right now. Just maturity and game time is going to benefit him. Ricketson: "I'm pleasantly surprised where he is right now. He was good, but progressed, and threw all over everyone." It's just like (Cornwall's) Mike White as a sophomore. I had to find a way to figure it out."Ĭhilcott: "At this point, it's just experience. He needs to get hit once, he needs to get his bell rung, to face some adversity. What do you think Alec needs to improve on?ĭeCicco: "I think he just needs to get comfortable with the game and that should happen after a few starts. But we know what we are looking at defensively." It's not like we have big arms like Pat or Jimmy. He knows what he's looking for and what to exploit defensively. Not that he doesn't have the physical tools, but I think his major strength is his intellect.
Ricketson: "Actually, he reminds me a lot of myself. Alec's always had a good work ethic and, because of that, he's always going to put you in the best position to win." He always works hard, whether it's shooting baskets, or anything. I think he can use his feet, but he likes to throw."Ĭhilcott: "Just his work ethic. I think he's really athletic, I know he is a good basketball player, too. In what way does Beesmer remind you of yourself as a player?ĭeCicco: "That's tough. We put together our own scouting report on Beesmer, asking DeCicco, Chilcott and Ricketson some questions about the young signal caller: Kingston coach Jeramie Collins and Ricketson have raved about Beesmer's intellect and ability to see the game. For all of his potential on the field, he is as impressive off it, displaying a mild-mannered and cool demeanor. Kid Beesmer, who threw for 277 yards and three touchdowns in a loss to Washingtonville last week, doesn't seem to be fazed by all of the history surrounding him. Beesmer's dad, a Kingston grad, was a star linebacker for the Tigers in the late 1980s. And just in case Beesmer doesn't have enough pressure on him, Kingston's offensive coordinator, Scott Ricketson, is a former star quarterback at the school.
There are always expectations in Kingston, a proud football town. I remember Jimmy just running up and down the field. "I always used to look up to Jimmy, so much when I was younger, all of the time. "It's pretty cool to follow all of them," Beesmer said. That leads us to Beesmer, a polite, wiry kid, who is humbled to have this big-time opportunity. Three-sport star Pat Dorrian started for Kingston the past two seasons. Another standout, Zack Chilcott, followed DeCicco. DeCicco started an impressive run of quarterbacks at Kingston, leading the Tigers in 20. KINGSTON - Sophomore quarterback Alec Beesmer's debut at Dietz Stadium came long before last week's game against Roosevelt on the famed turf.įive years ago, there was Beesmer, proudly patrolling the sideline, serving as Jimmy DeCicco's water boy.
0 kommentar(er)
