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Message: [QUOTE="OrangeXtreme, post: 3913224, member: 41"] [MEDIA=twitter]1418251855554035712[/MEDIA] Babers said SU's offensive line injuries last year were largely "fluke things." Credits TE Chris Elmore for his time at guard. On sack total last fall: "We're not happy about those numbers. There's no doubt. That needs to change." Babers touches briefly on the 2021 OL: "I think the main difference is going to be those guys are healthy. ... We'll have an older group and those guys are ready to go." Babers on his perspective as a Black head coach. "I want to be known as a football coach, a good football coach. ... The responsibility is to make sure the things that I do in this situation allow others to have the opportunities to enjoy and embrace the same profession." Babers is asked about the depth of his running back room: "You better not leave out Cooper Lutz." Said he thinks SU can win with Tucker, Adams, Howard or Lutz. On the depth, maturity there: "It's rare. It's really rare. I think nothing but good thoughts about that group." Babers said young DBs have a chance to make serious strides this fall with combination of game experience and physical growth this summer. Babers talking about NIL now, confirms recruit statements that SU will be offering its football players three courses to assist them. Also, "we're going to introduce them to certain people who we think can help them (better understand representation)." ____________________ Sixth-year DL Josh Black speaking now: "I can't go out on a losing season. Said 1-10 is "horrific" and that he didn't want to leave with a bad taste in his mouth. Takes personal responsibility for leading the team to a better record this fall. Black: "Right now, it feels day and night from the spring." Said spring ball group was "a mile ahead" of the team that finished 2020 against Notre Dame. "The culture has changed and everyone has bought in, which is something that we needed and didn't really have last year." ____________________ WR Taj Harris: "It's definitely big being a leader." Said he's always tried to be a leader, but "I feel as though I'm coming along." He's emphasized spending time with the younger guys. On the field, Harris said he feels good going into the year. Comfortable w/ the offense." Harris on SU's 2021 QBs: "The quarterback room has been looking pretty good." Gives a Babers-approved rundown of the room, "not just" Tommy DeVito and Garrett Shrader. Mentions JaCobian Morgan next. "I feel as though there are talented guys who can sling the ball." ____________________ Sixth-year OL Airon Servais said the biggest impact new coach Mike Schmidt has made is a shift in mentality. "We really want to get after guys, get off the ball and attack." Servais said the OL group feels more solidified position-wise. He's also happy with how the underbelly of the group has developed this offseason. Why Servais came back: 1. Uncertainty of 2021 draft process (showcases, combine) 2. Very close to finishing Master's 3. Seniors motivated by 2020: "We really put a lot of that weight of the season on our shoulders. That's certainly not how we want to leave our legacy." [/QUOTE]

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