Fall camp is a tunnel and Monday's scrimmage offered an intense detour.
Charlotte's first scrimmage was a chance to push the limits in a way that individual drills and team periods can't. Consequences are heightened for missed plays, there aren't redo buttons anymore. A miscue forces an offense off the field, and a defense's mistake can do the same while special teams lines up for an extra point.
Coaches took views all around the sideline to spot any issues. Film sessions after the inner-squad battle will reveal even more. The opening litmus test was highlighted by an energy that benefits the program, not just a single unit or player.