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3/22/15 Ninth day of Spring Practice

RMH44 said:
Huh? He's only dropped one pass of any kind that I can remember...the TD pass.

In fact, his TD catch while laying on his back was on of the better catches I've seen. Lewis has been moved to H-back where he'll see plenty of PT including an occasional running play.
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There was the wide open drop we all remember. I think he had another blunder that game too. There were two tougher catches in the end zone he couldn't come up with against maybe NC State- I can't remember the opponent, but it was later in the year.
 
LeMoyneCuse said:
He dropped like 4 TD passes- but was pretty good otherwise.
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I watched every game and disagree with your post. He made some nice, tough to make catches throughout the season. Sometimes he seemed like the only wideout actually catching the ball. He will have an even better season this year.

I remember watching Tim Lane and Rice Moss play against Wake Forest back in 2006. That was depressing. We are much better than then.

Sorry to have gotten off topic. I just woke up.:(
 
orangencpolice said:
I watched every game and disagree with your post. He made some nice, tough to make catches throughout the season. Sometimes he seemed like the only wideout actually catching the ball. He will have an even better season this year.

I remember watching Tim Lane and Rice Moss play against Wake Forest back in 2006. That was depressing. We are much better than then.
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Read what I wrote again. Aside from several drops in the end zone, he was pretty reliable.
 
LeMoyneCuse said:
If you can prove me wrong, I will admit I am wrong.
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Can't prove you wrong, but I do only remember the one actually in the end zone. But I do remember only one other out in the feild that he dropped that could have been a TD. I agree with the others though, he caught some tough ones and should be a lot better this season.
 
Dnyr85 said:
Can't prove you wrong, but I do only remember the one actually in the end zone. But I do remember only one other out in the feild that he dropped that could have been a TD. I agree with the others though, he caught some tough ones and should be a lot better this season.
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There was a play on the left side of the end zone next to the tunnel where he would have had to catch and keep his foot down. That's the one that sticks out in my mind the most.
 
Dnyr85 said:
Can't prove you wrong, but I do only remember the one actually in the end zone. But I do remember only one other out in the feild that he dropped that could have been a TD. I agree with the others though, he caught some tough ones and should be a lot better this season.
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For me, Ben Lewis was one of the few pleasant surprises from last year's team. He is VERY under appreciated on this board and I believe much of that stems from the dropped TD pass.

Lewis made catches last year that most others would have never made...he has great hands.
 
RMH44 said:
For me, Ben Lewis was one of the few pleasant surprises from last year's team. He is VERY under appreciated on this board and I believe much of that stems from the dropped TD pass.

Lewis made catches last year that most others would have never made...he has great hands.
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I agree here. Ben was a pleasant surprise for sure, and to think it was really his first time really getting prolonged playing time. Based on that and watching the kid grow since being on the hill, I am sure he is going to flourish this season.

I also agree that he is under appreciated here. He will, and again I am sure of it, change the opinions of those that do.
 
Estime with another ankle injury. Hope they aren't counting on him.
 
LeMoyneCuse said:
There was a play on the left side of the end zone next to the tunnel where he would have had to catch and keep his foot down. That's the one that sticks out in my mind the most.
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Calvin Johnson would have had a hard time getting his foot down in the end zone on that play. Lets be realistic.
 
RMH44 said:
For me, Ben Lewis was one of the few pleasant surprises from last year's team. He is VERY under appreciated on this board and I believe much of that stems from the dropped TD pass.

Lewis made catches last year that most others would have never made...he has great hands.
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Totally agree with Lewis. Probably the biggest (positive) surprise of the season. I actually wish Lester would play him at wr instead of the #3 HB. I guess they will run a bunch of 2 HB sets, but I see him more of an outside type of player.
 
anomander said:
Totally agree with Lewis. Probably the biggest (positive) surprise of the season. I actually wish Lester would play him at wr instead of the #3 HB. I guess they will run a bunch of 2 HB sets, but I see him more of an outside type of player.
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Agree. Ish, Cornelius and Lewis could do well against smaller CB's on the outside. I'd really like to hear more about the H-Back in Lester's offense because I'm not sure how Lewis fits the same position as Broyld and Phillips based on their skill sets.
 
Another free article on Kevin Johnson...


http://syracuse.At their request, t...85-kevin-johnson-on-syracuse-recruiting?s=185


Mar 25, 2015 | 08:00 am
Kevin Johnson on Syracuse Recruiting
Kevin Johnson was part of Syracuse’s strong recruiting pull in New Jersey back when he chose the Orange in the mid-90’s. Fast forward to 2015, and Syracuse is working hard towards reestablishing that same success.
Johnson came in as a quarterback, but transitioned to wide receiver after losing a training camp battle to Donovan McNabb. The move worked out well for Johnson, who became one of the all-time great receivers in Syracuse history.
During his career, Syracuse was routinely a nationally ranked team that competed for conference titles and went to major bowl games. New Jersey recruiting was a key to their success. Johnson believes the efforts Syracuse is making in the Garden State is imperative to their long term success.
”I think New Jersey has a ton of athletes that are coming out every year,” Johnson said. “For Syracuse to get back to competing in the bigger bowl games, getting back to being top-10 in the country, they have to get back in New Jersey and get some of those better athletes.
”I think those guys are really working hard to do the right things and make that a reality. I just want to be a part of those guys getting Syracuse back to the top.”
As recruiting picks up not only in New Jersey, but in the entire northeast, Syracuse can get back to becoming the big time program that it once was. Johnson thinks keeping their recruiting focus on the region is critical going forward. In fact, he believes he can be an example for future recruits.
”I think it’s very important,” Johnson said. “I think former players have to be able to help them out. They have to be able to come back on campus and talk to some of the younger guys. Get in the weight room and work out with some of the guys. Just be a great role model over those years.
”Let some of them know that Syracuse is not only a great academic school in the ACC, but we have a great athletic program as well. With the new facilities, I think Syracuse is right there with the rest of the ACC. I know being in New Jersey, I’m going to do my best to represent Syracuse in a positive fashion.”
One player that Johnson can have direct influence on is 2018 wide receiver Kevin Johnson Jr (pictured below). His son attends The Hun School in Princeton (N.J.) and is already very interested in Syracuse. He came to the coaches clinic over the weekend with his father. He is definitely a name to watch in the 2018 class.
”He came up here with me this weekend,” Johnson said. “He was really engaged listening to the players and watch some of the players and understanding some of the technique that I’ve taught him. He’s got SU in his blood. He’s real excited. He’ll get excited as time goes on with hard work. I’m really looking for him to open up some eyes the next couple years. It would great to have another Kevin Jr. to follow in the legacy that we started years ago.”
 
CuseLegacy said:
Another free article on Kevin Johnson...


http://syracuse.At their request, t...85-kevin-johnson-on-syracuse-recruiting?s=185


Mar 25, 2015 | 08:00 am
Kevin Johnson on Syracuse Recruiting
Kevin Johnson was part of Syracuse’s strong recruiting pull in New Jersey back when he chose the Orange in the mid-90’s. Fast forward to 2015, and Syracuse is working hard towards reestablishing that same success.
Johnson came in as a quarterback, but transitioned to wide receiver after losing a training camp battle to Donovan McNabb. The move worked out well for Johnson, who became one of the all-time great receivers in Syracuse history.
During his career, Syracuse was routinely a nationally ranked team that competed for conference titles and went to major bowl games. New Jersey recruiting was a key to their success. Johnson believes the efforts Syracuse is making in the Garden State is imperative to their long term success.
”I think New Jersey has a ton of athletes that are coming out every year,” Johnson said. “For Syracuse to get back to competing in the bigger bowl games, getting back to being top-10 in the country, they have to get back in New Jersey and get some of those better athletes.
”I think those guys are really working hard to do the right things and make that a reality. I just want to be a part of those guys getting Syracuse back to the top.”
As recruiting picks up not only in New Jersey, but in the entire northeast, Syracuse can get back to becoming the big time program that it once was. Johnson thinks keeping their recruiting focus on the region is critical going forward. In fact, he believes he can be an example for future recruits.
”I think it’s very important,” Johnson said. “I think former players have to be able to help them out. They have to be able to come back on campus and talk to some of the younger guys. Get in the weight room and work out with some of the guys. Just be a great role model over those years.
”Let some of them know that Syracuse is not only a great academic school in the ACC, but we have a great athletic program as well. With the new facilities, I think Syracuse is right there with the rest of the ACC. I know being in New Jersey, I’m going to do my best to represent Syracuse in a positive fashion.”
One player that Johnson can have direct influence on is 2018 wide receiver Kevin Johnson Jr (pictured below). His son attends The Hun School in Princeton (N.J.) and is already very interested in Syracuse. He came to the coaches clinic over the weekend with his father. He is definitely a name to watch in the 2018 class.
”He came up here with me this weekend,” Johnson said. “He was really engaged listening to the players and watch some of the players and understanding some of the technique that I’ve taught him. He’s got SU in his blood. He’s real excited. He’ll get excited as time goes on with hard work. I’m really looking for him to open up some eyes the next couple years. It would great to have another Kevin Jr. to follow in the legacy that we started years ago.”
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Great to hear. This was somewhat of a head-scratcher of late, one of those low-hanging fruit kinds of things that we weren't hearing anything about. I don't know if we are simply hearing about more alumni getting involved because the stories are only starting to be written, or if there is a genuine uptick in said involvement. Next I would like to hear if we have any alums in Florida raising our profile with current kids down there.
 
javadoc said:
Great to hear. This was somewhat of a head-scratcher of late, one of those low-hanging fruit kinds of things that we weren't hearing anything about. I don't know if we are simply hearing about more alumni getting involved because the stories are only starting to be written, or if there is a genuine uptick in said involvement. Next I would like to hear if we have any alums in Florida raising our profile with current kids down there.
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Rodney Wells is head coach at Dr Phillips in Orlando and I know theres other alumn working football down there.
 
PhatOrange said:
Rodney Wells is head coach at Dr Phillips in Orlando and I know theres other alumn working football down there.
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It definitely needs to be a priority to find out which alums are coaching throughout the country and let them know they are still part of the program and keep a good relationship - even if it's a territory we don't normally recruit, it can't hurt. But especially in Florida.
 
rundeal said:
Tale of two receivers:



Code: 
Games played    Record    Receptions    Yards    Yd per rec    Yds per game    TDs    100 yd games    Career Best
28               7-21      133          2044      15.4         73               20       4         209
24              13-11      140          1904      13.6         79               15       7         244
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It's 2:27 and Missouri still doesn't know who's covering Alec.
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Alec and Williams were different receivers with different skills - but across the board, I have to think that based on production, and W-Ls, you can make a case that they were equally as good - especially for the University.
 
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