2025 Preseason Camp Thread

[bnoro]

That video was disturbing on so many levels. What in god's name are we doing playing near weeds and bushes? If poison ivy, ticks, or errant branches cause any player to miss a game the staff should be fired.

As a player I'd actually find that fun to do. When we were in high school we were doing tackling drills into the bushes.

The hyperbole is out of control

 

[orangefog]

As a player I'd actually find that fun to do. When we were in high school we were doing tackling drills into the bushes.

The hyperbole is out of control

But the coaches aren't as smart as us!!!! They wouldn't think to check to see if it is safe to jump into those bushes. There are probably rattle snakes in there!!!

 

[CA Monk]

It's a "bush" people!
Where are the double entendres?
You people disappoint me.

 

[orangefog]

It's a "bush" people!
Where are the double entendres?
You people disappoint me.

You can be so immature at times.

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

That video was disturbing on so many levels. What in god's name are we doing playing near weeds and bushes? If poison ivy, ticks, or errant branches cause any player to miss a game the staff should be fired.

 

[orangefog]

That video was disturbing on so many levels. What in god's name are we doing playing near weeds and bushes? If poison ivy, ticks, or errant branches cause any player to miss a game the staff should be fired.

It's a "bush" people!
Where are the double entendres?
You people disappoint me.

I'd be more worried about the crabs, son!!! THE CRABS!!!!

 

[Rautins07]

I'd be more worried about the crabs, son!!! THE CRABS!!!!

Is that considered an “Owie”

 

[bnoro]

But the coaches aren't as smart as us!!!! They wouldn't think to check to see if it is safe to jump into those bushes. There are probably rattle snakes in there!!!

I'd be more concerned about wasps/hornets if anything

 

[orangefog]

I'd be more concerned about wasps/hornets if anything

Exactly, how could the coaches be so irresponsible?!?!?! Can you imagine if there were a king cobra sitting in there just waiting for a football player to jump in? Or a grizzly bear!!!!

 

[Atlcuse44]

If that were me catching the ball, I would probably land on a fire ant mound (be glad you don't have them up north) covered in poison ivy. My wife always wonders what injury will I get when I do yardwork.

 

[steve deberg]

That video was disturbing on so many levels. What in god's name are we doing playing near weeds and bushes? If poison ivy, ticks, or errant branches cause any player to miss a game the staff should be fired.

I can see the headline now.

Orange Get Lime
Watch how Cuse's bush diving baller caught more than a TD.

Jokes aside, can't really tell where they were on the field when the ball was thrown. But if there is an obstacle right outside the field of play of the practice field of a P4 program, that would seem pretty Mickey Mouse to me.

 

[Atlcuse44]

I'd be more concerned about wasps/hornets if anything

Luckily, Fran is good at taking care of Yellow Jackets.

 

[shu 49]

Hes a better player than people give him credit for. Like several on our defense last year he missed a lot of “easy” tackles, but other than that he’s fairly sound, just not dynamic. The good news is only one other linebacker really has to step up. Bryant probably gets 90% of the reps and McDonald 50%, (for a few games at least). The rest of the reps are up for grabs.

I’m very interested to see who the second two are, and can Antoine beat out Sparrow and Heard. If so, by mid season he may get starters reps. I expect to the the “or” word next to Antoine at minimum on 2nd team.

He is in the right place for tackles but he was getting eatin up bye blocks or not getting off blocks and backs were running right bye him. He has to dip and rip or create contact of oline before big guys get hands on him. He works on that he can be a player.

 

[MamesJungro]

LB's should not be missing too many tackles, especially not any easy ones. McDonald has been adequate thus far. Hopefully he has another jump in his play. I think most people just hope we are at the point to have starters that can be difference makers at every position instead of just adequate.

He seems like a nice kid, but I hope guys with higher ceilings eventually take his reps. That missed tackle in the backfield against King vs Georgia Tech still gives me nightmares

 

[Nick44]

The kid from Texas is the real deal

Which one? Kidding but when you said it I thought Byron, followed by Johntay, followed by Carney.

 

[RF2044]

Is that considered an “Owie”

"Lower body injury"

 

[kcsu]

Which one? Kidding but when you said it I thought Byron, followed by Johntay, followed by Carney.

Carney.

 

[powdersmack]

It's a "bush" people!
Where are the double entendres?
You people disappoint me.

 

[Niastri]

From my perspective, the entire thing was a joke. The QB and receiver thought it was funny, and they filmed it.

This isn't happening all practice long.

 

[HRE Otto IV]

He is in the right place for tackles but he was getting eatin up bye blocks or not getting off blocks and backs were running right bye him. He has to dip and rip or create contact of oline before big guys get hands on him. He works on that he can be a player.

He is one of the slowest LBs I have seen at SU. He is probably better off in a 4 man unit. We play only two.

 

[PhatOrange]

McDonald must do something right you guys have criticized him for four years and he still plays

 

[HRE Otto IV]

McDonald must do something right you guys have criticized him for four years and he still plays

People criticized him before last year?

 

[Orangezoo]

I'd be more concerned about wasps/hornets if anything

 

[ImperialOrange]

Not sure the name of the gent doing these interviews but he's been exceptional. Bit awkward camera angles because he's about 5'3 but he's very natural and engaging to the players cs asking the same canned questions repeatedly

 

[OrangeXtreme]