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Aaron Hackett, Kingsley Jonathan and Sean Tucker Press Conference | Nov 17
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OrangeXtreme
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Sean Tucker thinks the bye week was beneficial for the offense. It gave young guys time to learn more of the playbook. Freshman QB JaCobian Morgan is "coming in sync with the offense."
Sean Tucker said he feels "100 percent" healthy after being slowed by an injury before the bye week.
Sean Tucker said the accumulation of reps, meetings and work with QBs have helped him improve his understanding of protections and calls.
Sean Tucker thinks he's been "just OK" this year (he certainly has been better than that). Tucker said he's looking forward to improving his understanding of the playbook. He wants to get better at blocking and vision as a runner in particular.
Sean Tucker said he's "speed-focused with strength" but plans to make the most of the offseason from an S&C perspective.
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Kingsley Jonathan: "We're not going to quit anything. Regardless off the record, we're attacking (these last three games). ... And trying to finish the year with a win."
Kingsley Jonathan: "One thing I definitely want to see for me and the seniors is we don't quit. Regardless of where we are in the game, where we are in the season, we're in there to fight."
Kingsley Jonathan on SU's run defense: "We're growing as a defense. Being a new defense, we're growing every week." He said film breakdown has been beneficial in cleaning up footwork and positioning. Those small changes have negated chunk plays that were allowed earlier in 2020.
Kingsley Jonathan on what the end of this year feels like w/out certainty of whether his career is ending: "Honestly, I try not to think about it too much. ... That's something I try to put on the back burner of my head." Said he compartmentalizes to be there for teammates.
Kingsley Jonathan said the Syracuse football program hasn't had a positive Covid-19 test in over four months. SU Athletics hasn't released any large-scale testing data since the preseason.
Kingsley Jonathan said he still believes being on campus is the safest situation for Syracuse football players because they're staying around the people they've been around all fall.
Kingsley Jonathan said the SU D will have to be ready for Louisville's stretch run game. Young players will have to step up.
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Aaron Hackett: "I think being a receiver in football it's a really unique position in sports. It's not like basketball where you can go up and grab a rebound... or running back where you know you'll get 15 touches." Hackett knows he'll get chance to block, help offense as whole.
Hackett said playing "more of a fullback role" has helped his overall game. Knows he has to make the most of his limited targets in the passing game.
Hackett said "just the opportunity to go out and play football" is something he didn't think he'd have a month before the season. That's what he's leaning on at this point. "It's all you can ask for." He thinks the team still has potential.
Hackett praised the NCAA for giving everyone an extra year of eligibility. He mentioned NFL aspirations, but that he's "more than happy" to come back to Syracuse in 2021. Will make that decision after this year ends. Would be an important returnee for the offense.
Aaron Hackett: "This year is about sacrifice." Said he's proud of teammates who "haven't bought into temptation" of social life or jeopardized the health of the team.
Aaron Hackett on JaCobian Morgan: "I saw it early. He's the type of guy who's going to stay after practice and do extra." Hackett said Morgan has proven to him that he'll "put it all on the line" and "make plays." Hackett has also been impressed with Morgan's poise.
Aaron Hackett said his love for the game motivates him to keep pushing through minor injuries to stay on the field for a team that needs him. He echoed Dino Babers' sentiments that once a football career is over, it's done. No adult rec league to go play.
Sean Tucker said he feels "100 percent" healthy after being slowed by an injury before the bye week.
Sean Tucker said the accumulation of reps, meetings and work with QBs have helped him improve his understanding of protections and calls.
Sean Tucker thinks he's been "just OK" this year (he certainly has been better than that). Tucker said he's looking forward to improving his understanding of the playbook. He wants to get better at blocking and vision as a runner in particular.
Sean Tucker said he's "speed-focused with strength" but plans to make the most of the offseason from an S&C perspective.
____________________
Kingsley Jonathan: "We're not going to quit anything. Regardless off the record, we're attacking (these last three games). ... And trying to finish the year with a win."
Kingsley Jonathan: "One thing I definitely want to see for me and the seniors is we don't quit. Regardless of where we are in the game, where we are in the season, we're in there to fight."
Kingsley Jonathan on SU's run defense: "We're growing as a defense. Being a new defense, we're growing every week." He said film breakdown has been beneficial in cleaning up footwork and positioning. Those small changes have negated chunk plays that were allowed earlier in 2020.
Kingsley Jonathan on what the end of this year feels like w/out certainty of whether his career is ending: "Honestly, I try not to think about it too much. ... That's something I try to put on the back burner of my head." Said he compartmentalizes to be there for teammates.
Kingsley Jonathan said the Syracuse football program hasn't had a positive Covid-19 test in over four months. SU Athletics hasn't released any large-scale testing data since the preseason.
Kingsley Jonathan said he still believes being on campus is the safest situation for Syracuse football players because they're staying around the people they've been around all fall.
Kingsley Jonathan said the SU D will have to be ready for Louisville's stretch run game. Young players will have to step up.
____________________
Aaron Hackett: "I think being a receiver in football it's a really unique position in sports. It's not like basketball where you can go up and grab a rebound... or running back where you know you'll get 15 touches." Hackett knows he'll get chance to block, help offense as whole.
Hackett said playing "more of a fullback role" has helped his overall game. Knows he has to make the most of his limited targets in the passing game.
Hackett said "just the opportunity to go out and play football" is something he didn't think he'd have a month before the season. That's what he's leaning on at this point. "It's all you can ask for." He thinks the team still has potential.
Hackett praised the NCAA for giving everyone an extra year of eligibility. He mentioned NFL aspirations, but that he's "more than happy" to come back to Syracuse in 2021. Will make that decision after this year ends. Would be an important returnee for the offense.
Aaron Hackett: "This year is about sacrifice." Said he's proud of teammates who "haven't bought into temptation" of social life or jeopardized the health of the team.
Aaron Hackett on JaCobian Morgan: "I saw it early. He's the type of guy who's going to stay after practice and do extra." Hackett said Morgan has proven to him that he'll "put it all on the line" and "make plays." Hackett has also been impressed with Morgan's poise.
Aaron Hackett said his love for the game motivates him to keep pushing through minor injuries to stay on the field for a team that needs him. He echoed Dino Babers' sentiments that once a football career is over, it's done. No adult rec league to go play.
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Capt. Tuttle
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So, moving to D-line? Nice!
orangepassion
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Great news from Hackett (though obviously not official).
OrangeTarheel
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I don’t understand this comment could you explain?