ACC Teleconference Wed Sept 21

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2016 Teleconference -

 

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Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1
Syracuse coach Dino Babers notes UConn's passing accuracy. On QB Bryant Shirreffs: "He's someone who can extend plays with his legs."

Syracuse coach Dino Babers: "I really think that the Connecticut defense is going to be a lot better than the Univ. of South Florida's."

Syracuse coach Dino Babers says heavy use of four-wide sets was part of USF gameplan.

Syracuse coach Dino Babers has no update on injuries. Four starters banged up: OL Emerich, Palmer; DT Samuels; S Whitner.

Syracuse coach Dino Babers: "Any time you're going into someone else's place, there's a very good chance they can get on you early."

Syracuse coach Dino Babers notes the importance of winning turnover battle and kicking game on Saturday.

Syracuse coach Dino Babers on players: "They're not always right, but their effort has been supreme."

Babers on WR Amba Etta-Tawo: "He's been a pleasant surprise. Obviously, we had no idea he'd be able to do the things he's done."

Babers emphasizes that Etta-Tawo has a great work ethic. Noticed him standing out back at BGSU while rewatching film vs Maryland.

 

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Syracuse Football ‏@CuseFootball
"Offensively, everything goes through their quarterback. They have a very stout defense." - @CoachBabersCuse on Connecticut

"You have to be able to weather the storm, find a way to win the turnover battle, and win the kicking game." - @CoachBabersCuse

"The game is all about points. It's not about plays. It's not about statistics." - @CoachBabersCuse

 

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When asked about changes for UConn..."Have to stay true to yourself"...(paraphrase)

Edit: From the posted transcript:

Q. When you go into a game with a team that has not been explosive on offense but has been very solid on defense, do you plan any differently in terms of taking the field goal on the fourth-and-one inside the 10 as opposed to when you think it's going to be a high-scoring game and you gamble on short yard? Does your philosophy change at all based on how you think the opponent is going to be?
COACH BABERS: No. I think you got to stay true to who you are.

 

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