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Syracuse Coach Talks About Louisville (courier-journal.com; Greer)
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Q. I wanted to ask you about that game two years ago against Louisville. No one outside of the program really gave you guys much of a chance against them, they were unbeaten at the time. What are some of the biggest memories that stand out from that win? What worked so well for you guys?
Shafer: Well, you know, it was a long time ago, but obviously it was a good victory for us. Kids played hard, well. Offensively Ryan Nassib played well, and just a great victory, great victory in the Dome and that sort of thing.
From a coach's perspective, that was a long time ago and a lot different situation that we're confronted with right now. Right now we're just kind of focused in on finding a way to move the ball against one of the best defenses in the country, and looking forward to that challenge, and then a great mind in Coach Petrino on offense. We've got a great challenge in front of us here as we get back home in the Dome.
More U of L football: Bonnafon to start against Syracuse
Q. I wanted to start with you, obviously you said there's a big challenge coming from Louisville. From what you've seen and what you know, what are some of the biggest challenges that they've put forward on defense going up against your offense?
Shafer: Well, I think it starts, they have a very good football coach in Todd Grantham over there. I've always admired his work throughout the years. I don't really know him personally, but he's a very good football coach, and he's got some very good players. They were a very good defense last year, as well, as you know. They've got great playmakers. That safety Holliman, I remember him in high school, and he's a great player. Six interceptions already this year. And there's a reason why you take those kids that can run and hit and put them in a great coordinator like Coach Grantham, that's why they're No.1 in the country in rush defense, No.3 total defense, and just all over the place with all the other categories in the top 10, top 12.
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In Absence of Broyld and Estime, Ben Lewis Emerges as a WR Threat (DO; D'Abbraccio)
They like to call him Eric Decker.
Although Ben Lewis’ stats might not warrant the comparison to one of his favorite NFL wide receivers, his Syracuse teammates say his work ethic does.
“He just came in and never said anything, just worked his balls off,” said Terrel Hunt, SU’s starting quarterback and Lewis’ roommate. “He just goes out there, he competes and does what he has to do.”
For an achy Syracuse (2-2) receiving group, Lewis has been a mainstay. Ashton Broyld is sidelined with a leg injury and Brisly Estime is out this weekend with a sprained ankle, and Lewis’ role out wide shouldn’t dwindle anytime soon. The junior has been one of the Orange’s more consistent receiving options, contributes on three special teams units and has played through pain, the last of which has caught the attention of SU head coach Scott Shafer.
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SU Community Working Together to Accommodate Students with Yom Kippur/UL Game Conflict (DO; Bundy)
Members of the Syracuse University community are working together to accommodate students in advance of Friday’s football game, which conflicts with Yom Kippur for the second consecutive year.
On Friday, Syracuse will face off against Louisville at 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome, only a short walk from Hendricks Chapel where services for Yom Kippur will be held.
“Kickoff times for both the football game and Kol Nidre services are essentially the same,” said Zach Goldberg, president of the Hillel Jewish Student Union Board.
Kol Nidre is a specific, soft-spoken service held during Yom Kippur that is one of the most sacred within the Jewish faith, Goldberg said. This is not the first time the SU football schedule has conflicted with the Jewish holidays. Last year the football scheduled overlapped with Yom Kippur as well, Goldberg said.
“I am a little disappointed that this problem arose again this year,” he said.
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Syracuse Coach Talks About Louisville (courier-journal.com; Greer)
...
Q. I wanted to ask you about that game two years ago against Louisville. No one outside of the program really gave you guys much of a chance against them, they were unbeaten at the time. What are some of the biggest memories that stand out from that win? What worked so well for you guys?
Shafer: Well, you know, it was a long time ago, but obviously it was a good victory for us. Kids played hard, well. Offensively Ryan Nassib played well, and just a great victory, great victory in the Dome and that sort of thing.
From a coach's perspective, that was a long time ago and a lot different situation that we're confronted with right now. Right now we're just kind of focused in on finding a way to move the ball against one of the best defenses in the country, and looking forward to that challenge, and then a great mind in Coach Petrino on offense. We've got a great challenge in front of us here as we get back home in the Dome.
More U of L football: Bonnafon to start against Syracuse
Q. I wanted to start with you, obviously you said there's a big challenge coming from Louisville. From what you've seen and what you know, what are some of the biggest challenges that they've put forward on defense going up against your offense?
Shafer: Well, I think it starts, they have a very good football coach in Todd Grantham over there. I've always admired his work throughout the years. I don't really know him personally, but he's a very good football coach, and he's got some very good players. They were a very good defense last year, as well, as you know. They've got great playmakers. That safety Holliman, I remember him in high school, and he's a great player. Six interceptions already this year. And there's a reason why you take those kids that can run and hit and put them in a great coordinator like Coach Grantham, that's why they're No.1 in the country in rush defense, No.3 total defense, and just all over the place with all the other categories in the top 10, top 12.
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In Absence of Broyld and Estime, Ben Lewis Emerges as a WR Threat (DO; D'Abbraccio)
They like to call him Eric Decker.
Although Ben Lewis’ stats might not warrant the comparison to one of his favorite NFL wide receivers, his Syracuse teammates say his work ethic does.
“He just came in and never said anything, just worked his balls off,” said Terrel Hunt, SU’s starting quarterback and Lewis’ roommate. “He just goes out there, he competes and does what he has to do.”
For an achy Syracuse (2-2) receiving group, Lewis has been a mainstay. Ashton Broyld is sidelined with a leg injury and Brisly Estime is out this weekend with a sprained ankle, and Lewis’ role out wide shouldn’t dwindle anytime soon. The junior has been one of the Orange’s more consistent receiving options, contributes on three special teams units and has played through pain, the last of which has caught the attention of SU head coach Scott Shafer.
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SU Community Working Together to Accommodate Students with Yom Kippur/UL Game Conflict (DO; Bundy)
Members of the Syracuse University community are working together to accommodate students in advance of Friday’s football game, which conflicts with Yom Kippur for the second consecutive year.
On Friday, Syracuse will face off against Louisville at 7 p.m. in the Carrier Dome, only a short walk from Hendricks Chapel where services for Yom Kippur will be held.
“Kickoff times for both the football game and Kol Nidre services are essentially the same,” said Zach Goldberg, president of the Hillel Jewish Student Union Board.
Kol Nidre is a specific, soft-spoken service held during Yom Kippur that is one of the most sacred within the Jewish faith, Goldberg said. This is not the first time the SU football schedule has conflicted with the Jewish holidays. Last year the football scheduled overlapped with Yom Kippur as well, Goldberg said.
“I am a little disappointed that this problem arose again this year,” he said.
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