Tom Dosch Tuesday: Jimmies make the most of bye week

JAMESTOWN — The University of Jamestown football team used its bye week to evaluate younger players, examine its own tendencies and get a head start on preparing for Bemidji State (Minnesota). UJ also used the break to get healthier before returning to conference play Saturday, Oct. 24, against the Beavers. Head coach Tom Dosch said the week gave the Jimmies opportunities they don't normally get during a regular game week. On the tape UJ spent part of the bye week preparing younger players for a developmental game at MSU Moorhead. Dosch said some players who might normally play four to 10 snaps got 20 to 30 and experienced the flow of a full game. The preparation also reversed roles during practice. Veteran players ran the scout-team offense and defense while younger players prepared to run UJ s systems. It made the open week make for some fun practices, Dosch said. Sometimes it gets to be a little monotonous, or you re pulling teeth or whatever the case migh