E-Rob & the Defense

[Cuse On 3]

Well Tennessee is destroying Georgia defense. Erob is learning. Lets see how this season shakes out

Agreed. Let’s not forget we only gave up 3 points in first half with our first strings against colgates first strings. I overreacted a little yesterday to giving up 24 and I get the disappointment but the defense is def growing game by game… u can see it. UConn has a MUCH better offense than Colgate and we shut them down for most part in 2nd half. Tennessee will end up being a great learning experience for us.

 

[kcsu]

Agreed. Let’s not forget we only gave up 3 points in first half with our first strings against colgates first strings. I overreacted a little yesterday to giving up 24 and I get the disappointment but the defense is def growing game by game… u can see it. UConn has a MUCH better offense than Colgate and we shut them down for most part in 2nd half. Tennessee will end up being a great learning experience for us.

I'm on the record as really liking Erob as a person. He's special and you can see the kids respect him. He's got a long way to go as a DC but he's learning and has a solid staff. Next year I believe he comes into his own. Unfortunately I'm pretty sure Nixon will be gone so hopefully Camp or one of the other assistant O coaches steps up. Personally I hope we elevate one of our current guys so we can keep running this scheme.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I'm on the record as really liking Erob as a person. He's special and you can see the kids respect him. He's got a long way to go as a DC but he's learning and has a solid staff. Next year I believe he comes into his own. Unfortunately I'm pretty sure Nixon will be gone so hopefully Camp or one of the other assistant O coaches steps up. Personally I hope we elevate one of our current guys so we can keep running this scheme.

I'm fairly certain there's an understanding that we're unlikely to have Nixon for much longer and there is a succession plan involving a current staff member growing into OC once that happens.

Which is excellent leadership and planning btw.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Boy do I wish I had an ounce of confidence in ERob and this defense. Clemson’s offense looks terrible right now and if I thought ERob had half a clue I would start thinking we could have a shot to stick with Clemson next week.

But I don’t. I suspect we will open up with our DB’s 10 yards off the line of scrimmage and will play on our heels.

If Clemson loses today and can’t score more than 20 but then goes on to score 40+ next week against us, that might force Fran to make a change. Not a firing but a change in responsibilities until end of season. Right now the defense has no identity, has shown little improvement and does not have a coordinated with any experience in turning a unit around.

They have to get better. There's no question about that.

 

[Cuse On 3]

I'm on the record as really liking Erob as a person. He's special and you can see the kids respect him. He's got a long way to go as a DC but he's learning and has a solid staff. Next year I believe he comes into his own. Unfortunately I'm pretty sure Nixon will be gone so hopefully Camp or one of the other assistant O coaches steps up. Personally I hope we elevate one of our current guys so we can keep running this scheme.

I believe Fran will look nationally for a new OC if Nixon is gone

 

[orangeinohio]

Nixon reportedly got a multi-year contract back in February.
With SU's SOS, this is probably not an ideal year for building job-seeking momentum.

 

[mustacheovich]

I believe Fran will look nationally for a new OC if Nixon is gone

He has to take all options into account, but I wouldn't be surprised if Josh Gattis is called up

 

[hoopsupstate]

Nixon reportedly got a multi-year contract back in February.
With SU's SOS, this is probably not an ideal year for building job-seeking momentum.

He also got a significant buyout. It will put SU in a better position financially if he were to leave.

 

[Crusty]

Maybe I'm missing something but I thought we all knew that ERob was a great recruiter with no coordinator experience. Isn't that the case?
Seems to me we have to be patient. Players are bigger, stronger, faster and more talented in depth. Maybe we are missing some pieces but the roster is better across the board.
While I preferred Shafer chaos and White's system, if we have better players most systems will work.

 

[richmondcuse03]

Maybe I'm missing something but I thought we all knew that ERob was a great recruiter with no coordinator experience. Isn't that the case?
Seems to me we have to be patient. Players are bigger, stronger, faster and more talented in depth. Maybe we are missing some pieces but the roster is better across the board.
While I preferred Shafer chaos and White's system, if we have better players most systems will work.

We also have a co defensive coordinator who had done the job before. Nobody ever talks about him.

 

[Goin' Deep]

Maybe I'm missing something but I thought we all knew that ERob was a great recruiter with no coordinator experience. Isn't that the case?
Seems to me we have to be patient. Players are bigger, stronger, faster and more talented in depth. Maybe we are missing some pieces but the roster is better across the board.
While I preferred Shafer chaos and White's system, if we have better players most systems will work.

Well, Coach ERob was on Texas A/M staff as Dline coach and co D Coordinator over a 6 year period. I mean it's not like he came from a JUCO or the SWAC. OCs have a tougher job then DCs. OCs coordinate and build up the offensive side of a program while DCs try to blow up their game plan. One creates the other destroys.
In our first 2 games, 1 sack..no pics.

Last year, the defense was pretty docile.
It's time to see some mayhem.

 

[Offthedome]

Well, Coach ERob was on Texas A/M staff as Dline coach and co D Coordinator over a 6 year period. I mean it's not like he came from a JUCO or the SWAC. OCs have a tougher job then DCs. OCs coordinate and build up the offensive side of a program while DCs try to blow up their game plan. One creates the other destroys.
In our first 2 games, 1 sack..no pics.

Last year, the defense was pretty docile.
It's time to see some mayhem.

 

[Franz69]

Considering Fran coached with Kirby and Muschamp for two years, I'm kind of surprised he's willing to use such a passive D system. I wonder if Ross Douglas would be an OC option?

 

[upperdeck]

The Colgate game was as aggressive as they have shown since EROB took over. We didn't get the QB but we were all over him many times.

 

[capeorange]

Fran Brown demotes defensive coordinator Elijah Robinson, will seek new leadership

The second-year coordinator's unit was bad in 2024 and got even worse in 2025.

www.syracuse.com

 

[capeorange]

Finally, some accountability. ERob getting demoted from defensive coordinator is exactly what this program needed. The defense was a disaster under his watch and looked lost week after week.Demoting him sends the message that Fran won’t tolerate mediocrity. But keeping Robinson on staff still makes sense. His reputation as a recruiter is legit and that’s where his real value lies. Let him sell the program, bring in talent, and keep the pipeline strong but don’t let him run the defense another snap. This is the best of both worlds: we cut the dead weight from the sideline but kept the piece that can still help us build for the future. Fran showed he’s willing to make tough calls.

It needed to happen and I was wondering if he could pull the trigger on his BFF. Glad he made the tough decision.
He did some house cleaning yesterday.

 

[Dr. Bill]

It needed to happen and I was wondering if he could pull the trigger on his BFF. Glad he made the tough decision.
He did some house cleaning yesterday.

Isn't this what all of the fans were asking for??

 

[capeorange]

Isn't this what all of the fans were asking for??

yes

 

[upperdeck]

how many people would feel they could tell their best friend who works with them something like this?

 

[tbonezone]

looks more like coach decided to keep the chairs and just change the upholstery.

 

[Libero2]

looks more like coach decided to keep the chairs and just change the upholstery.

Just because someone was overmatched at their current role doesn’t mean they aren’t good at a lesser role.

 

[Libero2]

If Erob is now DL, what happened to Nick Williams? Did I miss something there?

 

[CuseMan4]

If Erob is now DL, what happened to Nick Williams? Did I miss something there?

He’s defensive ends/edge. Fran has e-Rob as DTs and Williams as DEs

 

[Chip]

how many people would feel they could tell their best friend who works with them something like this?

I would hope my best friend would come to me and say I’m obviously not getting it done so you should do what you need to do.

 

[Blanko97]

how many people would feel they could tell their best friend who works with them something like this?

If he was risking my multi million dollar job? Hell yeah. He’s my friend, not my wife