Game 1 - Upwards and Onwards

[CIL]

Good post my man...QB position is in good hands. Have heard great things about Amie as well.

 

[Cusester]

For a hard core, live with the team, die with the team Orange football fan like me, having JO back is like Christmas morning when you're 8 years old. So exciting to see his name under a new post again!

 

[rocklloyd]

With no shirt on.

With or without grape soda?

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

With or without grape soda?

 

[007]

Thanks JO, great to hear from you again brother. Hope all is well. Coaching again?

 

[Forza Azzurri]

Some quick notes on Game 1 and the 2018 season. Limited on time so apologies for the fragmented thoughts.

- There is a feeling of optimism around game 1 and the season. Have heard very good things from those who see practice / get reports from those at practice.

- Staff feels that we have legitimate ACC talent and depth at OL, DL, QB and CB. OL and DL in particular is night and day from last year. We have struggled against the MAC teams because we have been at best equal to these teams in the trenches. The feeling is that we are stronger on both lines this year, a push at the skill positions, and a plus at QB.

- The feeling is that the team will be much better at the end of the year as the young kids at CB, WR and LB will break through the J-curve around game 6-8. Dino is nervous - knows the good start is imperative as the team could come on strong late and needs the momentum from the fan base. WMU is a tough, tough opponent.

- Have heard great things about Taj Harris. He is he least experienced / refined of the freshman WRs but he goes up and catches everything. He is also really quick and shifty for his body type and makes people miss. Great pick up.

- Love Dungey’s comments on DeVito / Amie. Why? Because DeVito is perhaps the best pure arm talent Syracuse has seen coming out of HS. The ball never hits the ground on 7-on-7s. If Amie can be in a position to compete with TD, Syracuse is in great shape.

- Shy Cullen. I like this kid and have heard very good things. Once of those JR Johnson types that SU always seems to have great success with. Versatile, fast and strong. Will get the opportunity to make some big plays and will fill a pass-rushing role. No real position - just a ball player.

- Trill Williams. People compare him to a young Charles Woodson. I am not supposed to write that on here. But he is good. Really good. Good OL + DL + Corners + QB make for a good team.

- Custis. Hoping he has a Johnnie Morant-type senior year. Talent is there and he has the ability to dominate at times. Huge question mark that will factor into how far this team can go - I am not sure the staff even knows what level of production they will get.

- 4-2-5. Think the new formation will work well. Foster is like having another LB and Cordy gets the chance to play the Polamalu role. I am really high on Cisco. The kid is a naturally instinctive safety and really plays the ball. Think Quentin Harris as a center fielder.

- Dungey. I am expecting a big year. This guy is one of the great competitors that has come through the program. He is a difference maker and the reason I don’t see us winning less than 6 games. Reminds me of a QB-version of Don Darius.

- LBs are a concern, but are matched with a very strong up-the-middle DL. Slayton is an NFL player and McKinley has really come on strong. Gap coverage is a concern - WMU will try to pull as much as possible from the Wake Forest tape - which really showed how to stretch our defense. Big fan of Josh Black and Berry as well. We haven’t had many seasons where we have players like this coming off the bench.

- Overall. Team is faster, bigger and stronger than at any time in the Babers era. The OL is really playing well and Dungey is in his third season as QB and has some developing weapons at WR that are going to see some time as young kids. Talent is there, depth is improving, we are bigger and more athletic. Just need to find a way to win game 1 to set up a bowl season.

Lots of other notes as well that I will post when I have more time.

Were you on that plane?

(Manifest reference)

 

[DCCuse]

Info like this and people like JO are why i continually come to this board (despite the info drying up due to various reasons). I have been waiting for this type post for a long time. And i love it. I appreciate the info, Jersey Orange .

And ironic that DCCuse is writing this welcome back post. Another great poster that I wish would come back with his Recruiting notes.

Thanks to those that contribute good info!!!

You are very kind. With the great work of Cuse Legacy & Orange Extreme, my efforts are less necessary these days.

 

[WickedOrange]

Butler #7 WR
Dungey #17 QB

College Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide receiver

 

[GoSU96]

Some quick notes on Game 1 and the 2018 season. Limited on time so apologies for the fragmented thoughts.

- There is a feeling of optimism around game 1 and the season. Have heard very good things from those who see practice / get reports from those at practice.

- Staff feels that we have legitimate ACC talent and depth at OL, DL, QB and CB. OL and DL in particular is night and day from last year. We have struggled against the MAC teams because we have been at best equal to these teams in the trenches. The feeling is that we are stronger on both lines this year, a push at the skill positions, and a plus at QB.

- The feeling is that the team will be much better at the end of the year as the young kids at CB, WR and LB will break through the J-curve around game 6-8. Dino is nervous - knows the good start is imperative as the team could come on strong late and needs the momentum from the fan base. WMU is a tough, tough opponent.

- Have heard great things about Taj Harris. He is he least experienced / refined of the freshman WRs but he goes up and catches everything. He is also really quick and shifty for his body type and makes people miss. Great pick up.

- Love Dungey’s comments on DeVito / Amie. Why? Because DeVito is perhaps the best pure arm talent Syracuse has seen coming out of HS. The ball never hits the ground on 7-on-7s. If Amie can be in a position to compete with TD, Syracuse is in great shape.

- Shy Cullen. I like this kid and have heard very good things. Once of those JR Johnson types that SU always seems to have great success with. Versatile, fast and strong. Will get the opportunity to make some big plays and will fill a pass-rushing role. No real position - just a ball player.

- Trill Williams. People compare him to a young Charles Woodson. I am not supposed to write that on here. But he is good. Really good. Good OL + DL + Corners + QB make for a good team.

- Custis. Hoping he has a Johnnie Morant-type senior year. Talent is there and he has the ability to dominate at times. Huge question mark that will factor into how far this team can go - I am not sure the staff even knows what level of production they will get.

- 4-2-5. Think the new formation will work well. Foster is like having another LB and Cordy gets the chance to play the Polamalu role. I am really high on Cisco. The kid is a naturally instinctive safety and really plays the ball. Think Quentin Harris as a center fielder.

- Dungey. I am expecting a big year. This guy is one of the great competitors that has come through the program. He is a difference maker and the reason I don’t see us winning less than 6 games. Reminds me of a QB-version of Don Darius.

- LBs are a concern, but are matched with a very strong up-the-middle DL. Slayton is an NFL player and McKinley has really come on strong. Gap coverage is a concern - WMU will try to pull as much as possible from the Wake Forest tape - which really showed how to stretch our defense. Big fan of Josh Black and Berry as well. We haven’t had many seasons where we have players like this coming off the bench.

- Overall. Team is faster, bigger and stronger than at any time in the Babers era. The OL is really playing well and Dungey is in his third season as QB and has some developing weapons at WR that are going to see some time as young kids. Talent is there, depth is improving, we are bigger and more athletic. Just need to find a way to win game 1 to set up a bowl season.

Lots of other notes as well that I will post when I have more time.

Great to have you back here.

 

[DCCuse]

Some quick notes on Game 1 and the 2018 season. Limited on time so apologies for the fragmented thoughts.

- There is a feeling of optimism around game 1 and the season. Have heard very good things from those who see practice / get reports from those at practice.

- Staff feels that we have legitimate ACC talent and depth at OL, DL, QB and CB. OL and DL in particular is night and day from last year. We have struggled against the MAC teams because we have been at best equal to these teams in the trenches. The feeling is that we are stronger on both lines this year, a push at the skill positions, and a plus at QB.

- The feeling is that the team will be much better at the end of the year as the young kids at CB, WR and LB will break through the J-curve around game 6-8. Dino is nervous - knows the good start is imperative as the team could come on strong late and needs the momentum from the fan base. WMU is a tough, tough opponent.

- Have heard great things about Taj Harris. He is he least experienced / refined of the freshman WRs but he goes up and catches everything. He is also really quick and shifty for his body type and makes people miss. Great pick up.

- Love Dungey’s comments on DeVito / Amie. Why? Because DeVito is perhaps the best pure arm talent Syracuse has seen coming out of HS. The ball never hits the ground on 7-on-7s. If Amie can be in a position to compete with TD, Syracuse is in great shape.

- Shy Cullen. I like this kid and have heard very good things. Once of those JR Johnson types that SU always seems to have great success with. Versatile, fast and strong. Will get the opportunity to make some big plays and will fill a pass-rushing role. No real position - just a ball player.

- Trill Williams. People compare him to a young Charles Woodson. I am not supposed to write that on here. But he is good. Really good. Good OL + DL + Corners + QB make for a good team.

- Custis. Hoping he has a Johnnie Morant-type senior year. Talent is there and he has the ability to dominate at times. Huge question mark that will factor into how far this team can go - I am not sure the staff even knows what level of production they will get.

- 4-2-5. Think the new formation will work well. Foster is like having another LB and Cordy gets the chance to play the Polamalu role. I am really high on Cisco. The kid is a naturally instinctive safety and really plays the ball. Think Quentin Harris as a center fielder.

- Dungey. I am expecting a big year. This guy is one of the great competitors that has come through the program. He is a difference maker and the reason I don’t see us winning less than 6 games. Reminds me of a QB-version of Don Darius.

- LBs are a concern, but are matched with a very strong up-the-middle DL. Slayton is an NFL player and McKinley has really come on strong. Gap coverage is a concern - WMU will try to pull as much as possible from the Wake Forest tape - which really showed how to stretch our defense. Big fan of Josh Black and Berry as well. We haven’t had many seasons where we have players like this coming off the bench.

- Overall. Team is faster, bigger and stronger than at any time in the Babers era. The OL is really playing well and Dungey is in his third season as QB and has some developing weapons at WR that are going to see some time as young kids. Talent is there, depth is improving, we are bigger and more athletic. Just need to find a way to win game 1 to set up a bowl season.

Lots of other notes as well that I will post when I have more time.

Hey JO, hope you are still around. Needless to say this post of your held up very well this season. Love to hear more from you on this season, current state of the team and looking ahead to the Bowl and beyond. I'll hang up now and look forward to your thoughts...

 

[NineOneSeven]

Incredible how spot on you were with a lot of this.

 

[RF2044]

Incredible how spot on you were with a lot of this.

That's how JO rolls.

And to your point, every one of his observations / predictions was spot on.

 

[qdawgg]

Man this was dead on for sure.

I've commented a couple different weeks (around the Pitt game) that gap control was an issue and causing some of the big plays we were seeing. I forgot you had written that was a concern at the start of the season. It makes a lot of sense in this defensive system with the inexperience. It hasn't been as much of an issue the last few games.

 

[billsin01]

Hey JO, hope you are still around. Needless to say this post of your held up very well this season. Love to hear more from you on this season, current state of the team and looking ahead to the Bowl and beyond. I'll hang up now and look forward to your thoughts...

That's how JO rolls.

And to your point, every one of his observations / predictions was spot on.

To this point -- the Johnnie Morant/Custis comp:
Morant had 46 catches for 799 and 5 TDs as a senior
Custis: 46 for 826 and 6 TDs

A lot of player comps sort of suck -- that one is absolutely perfect at least in terms of general production.

 

[NineOneSeven]

To this point -- the Johnnie Morant/Custis comp:
Morant had 46 catches for 799 and 5 TDs as a senior
Custis: 46 for 826 and 6 TDs

A lot of player comps sort of suck -- that one is absolutely perfect at least in terms of general production.

It's borderline weird.

 

[721Comstock]

Some quick notes on Game 1 and the 2018 season. Limited on time so apologies for the fragmented thoughts.

- There is a feeling of optimism around game 1 and the season. Have heard very good things from those who see practice / get reports from those at practice.

- Staff feels that we have legitimate ACC talent and depth at OL, DL, QB and CB. OL and DL in particular is night and day from last year. We have struggled against the MAC teams because we have been at best equal to these teams in the trenches. The feeling is that we are stronger on both lines this year, a push at the skill positions, and a plus at QB.

- The feeling is that the team will be much better at the end of the year as the young kids at CB, WR and LB will break through the J-curve around game 6-8. Dino is nervous - knows the good start is imperative as the team could come on strong late and needs the momentum from the fan base. WMU is a tough, tough opponent.

- Have heard great things about Taj Harris. He is he least experienced / refined of the freshman WRs but he goes up and catches everything. He is also really quick and shifty for his body type and makes people miss. Great pick up.

- Love Dungey’s comments on DeVito / Amie. Why? Because DeVito is perhaps the best pure arm talent Syracuse has seen coming out of HS. The ball never hits the ground on 7-on-7s. If Amie can be in a position to compete with TD, Syracuse is in great shape.

- Shy Cullen. I like this kid and have heard very good things. Once of those JR Johnson types that SU always seems to have great success with. Versatile, fast and strong. Will get the opportunity to make some big plays and will fill a pass-rushing role. No real position - just a ball player.

- Trill Williams. People compare him to a young Charles Woodson. I am not supposed to write that on here. But he is good. Really good. Good OL + DL + Corners + QB make for a good team.

- Custis. Hoping he has a Johnnie Morant-type senior year. Talent is there and he has the ability to dominate at times. Huge question mark that will factor into how far this team can go - I am not sure the staff even knows what level of production they will get.

- 4-2-5. Think the new formation will work well. Foster is like having another LB and Cordy gets the chance to play the Polamalu role. I am really high on Cisco. The kid is a naturally instinctive safety and really plays the ball. Think Quentin Harris as a center fielder.

- Dungey. I am expecting a big year. This guy is one of the great competitors that has come through the program. He is a difference maker and the reason I don’t see us winning less than 6 games. Reminds me of a QB-version of Don Darius.

- LBs are a concern, but are matched with a very strong up-the-middle DL. Slayton is an NFL player and McKinley has really come on strong. Gap coverage is a concern - WMU will try to pull as much as possible from the Wake Forest tape - which really showed how to stretch our defense. Big fan of Josh Black and Berry as well. We haven’t had many seasons where we have players like this coming off the bench.

- Overall. Team is faster, bigger and stronger than at any time in the Babers era. The OL is really playing well and Dungey is in his third season as QB and has some developing weapons at WR that are going to see some time as young kids. Talent is there, depth is improving, we are bigger and more athletic. Just need to find a way to win game 1 to set up a bowl season.

Lots of other notes as well that I will post when I have more time.

This was insanely prescient.

Are you from the future?

 

[SUFan44]

Jersey Orange -- any insights on the recruiting class? What we can look forward to in 2019? The contract extension and how other HS coaches could react to that news? If we are expected to have the same coaching staff heading into 2019?

Your input is greatly appreciated!

 

[JOC44]

Some quick notes on Game 1 and the 2018 season. Limited on time so apologies for the fragmented thoughts.

- There is a feeling of optimism around game 1 and the season. Have heard very good things from those who see practice / get reports from those at practice.

- Staff feels that we have legitimate ACC talent and depth at OL, DL, QB and CB. OL and DL in particular is night and day from last year. We have struggled against the MAC teams because we have been at best equal to these teams in the trenches. The feeling is that we are stronger on both lines this year, a push at the skill positions, and a plus at QB.

- The feeling is that the team will be much better at the end of the year as the young kids at CB, WR and LB will break through the J-curve around game 6-8. Dino is nervous - knows the good start is imperative as the team could come on strong late and needs the momentum from the fan base. WMU is a tough, tough opponent.

- Have heard great things about Taj Harris. He is he least experienced / refined of the freshman WRs but he goes up and catches everything. He is also really quick and shifty for his body type and makes people miss. Great pick up.

- Love Dungey’s comments on DeVito / Amie. Why? Because DeVito is perhaps the best pure arm talent Syracuse has seen coming out of HS. The ball never hits the ground on 7-on-7s. If Amie can be in a position to compete with TD, Syracuse is in great shape.

- Shy Cullen. I like this kid and have heard very good things. Once of those JR Johnson types that SU always seems to have great success with. Versatile, fast and strong. Will get the opportunity to make some big plays and will fill a pass-rushing role. No real position - just a ball player.

- Trill Williams. People compare him to a young Charles Woodson. I am not supposed to write that on here. But he is good. Really good. Good OL + DL + Corners + QB make for a good team.

- Custis. Hoping he has a Johnnie Morant-type senior year. Talent is there and he has the ability to dominate at times. Huge question mark that will factor into how far this team can go - I am not sure the staff even knows what level of production they will get.

- 4-2-5. Think the new formation will work well. Foster is like having another LB and Cordy gets the chance to play the Polamalu role. I am really high on Cisco. The kid is a naturally instinctive safety and really plays the ball. Think Quentin Harris as a center fielder.

- Dungey. I am expecting a big year. This guy is one of the great competitors that has come through the program. He is a difference maker and the reason I don’t see us winning less than 6 games. Reminds me of a QB-version of Don Darius.

- LBs are a concern, but are matched with a very strong up-the-middle DL. Slayton is an NFL player and McKinley has really come on strong. Gap coverage is a concern - WMU will try to pull as much as possible from the Wake Forest tape - which really showed how to stretch our defense. Big fan of Josh Black and Berry as well. We haven’t had many seasons where we have players like this coming off the bench.

- Overall. Team is faster, bigger and stronger than at any time in the Babers era. The OL is really playing well and Dungey is in his third season as QB and has some developing weapons at WR that are going to see some time as young kids. Talent is there, depth is improving, we are bigger and more athletic. Just need to find a way to win game 1 to set up a bowl season.

Lots of other notes as well that I will post when I have more time.

Well, this post seems to have aged pretty well.

 

[All4SU]

It's borderline weird.

Mega million numbers please!

 

[City of Cuse]

Hoping JO comes back and gives us more great news for the 2019 season!

 

[Trueblue25]

It’s alarming how spot on the OP was. Can we title him Board Nostradamus?

Looking forward to the season’s inside tidbits from whichever insider. Hope at the very least JO enjoys this season as much as the last.

 

[Cuseregular]

It’s alarming how spot on the OP was. Can we title him Board Nostradamus?

Looking forward to the season’s inside tidbits from whichever insider. Hope at the very least JO enjoys this season as much as the last.

he may have been off on Pasqualoni but man he knows his football! Wow.

 

[SUFan44]

Some quick notes on Game 1 and the 2018 season. Limited on time so apologies for the fragmented thoughts.

- There is a feeling of optimism around game 1 and the season. Have heard very good things from those who see practice / get reports from those at practice.

- Staff feels that we have legitimate ACC talent and depth at OL, DL, QB and CB. OL and DL in particular is night and day from last year. We have struggled against the MAC teams because we have been at best equal to these teams in the trenches. The feeling is that we are stronger on both lines this year, a push at the skill positions, and a plus at QB.

- The feeling is that the team will be much better at the end of the year as the young kids at CB, WR and LB will break through the J-curve around game 6-8. Dino is nervous - knows the good start is imperative as the team could come on strong late and needs the momentum from the fan base. WMU is a tough, tough opponent.

- Have heard great things about Taj Harris. He is he least experienced / refined of the freshman WRs but he goes up and catches everything. He is also really quick and shifty for his body type and makes people miss. Great pick up.

- Love Dungey’s comments on DeVito / Amie. Why? Because DeVito is perhaps the best pure arm talent Syracuse has seen coming out of HS. The ball never hits the ground on 7-on-7s. If Amie can be in a position to compete with TD, Syracuse is in great shape.

- Shy Cullen. I like this kid and have heard very good things. Once of those JR Johnson types that SU always seems to have great success with. Versatile, fast and strong. Will get the opportunity to make some big plays and will fill a pass-rushing role. No real position - just a ball player.

- Trill Williams. People compare him to a young Charles Woodson. I am not supposed to write that on here. But he is good. Really good. Good OL + DL + Corners + QB make for a good team.

- Custis. Hoping he has a Johnnie Morant-type senior year. Talent is there and he has the ability to dominate at times. Huge question mark that will factor into how far this team can go - I am not sure the staff even knows what level of production they will get.

- 4-2-5. Think the new formation will work well. Foster is like having another LB and Cordy gets the chance to play the Polamalu role. I am really high on Cisco. The kid is a naturally instinctive safety and really plays the ball. Think Quentin Harris as a center fielder.

- Dungey. I am expecting a big year. This guy is one of the great competitors that has come through the program. He is a difference maker and the reason I don’t see us winning less than 6 games. Reminds me of a QB-version of Don Darius.

- LBs are a concern, but are matched with a very strong up-the-middle DL. Slayton is an NFL player and McKinley has really come on strong. Gap coverage is a concern - WMU will try to pull as much as possible from the Wake Forest tape - which really showed how to stretch our defense. Big fan of Josh Black and Berry as well. We haven’t had many seasons where we have players like this coming off the bench.

- Overall. Team is faster, bigger and stronger than at any time in the Babers era. The OL is really playing well and Dungey is in his third season as QB and has some developing weapons at WR that are going to see some time as young kids. Talent is there, depth is improving, we are bigger and more athletic. Just need to find a way to win game 1 to set up a bowl season.

Lots of other notes as well that I will post when I have more time.

You have 8 days to match this. Please and thank you.

 

[cusefan88]

Holy crap all those takes were spot on

 

[OttoMets]

Some quick notes on Game 1 and the 2018 season. Limited on time so apologies for the fragmented thoughts.
...
- The feeling is that the team will be much better at the end of the year as the young kids at CB, WR and LB will break through the J-curve around game 6-8. Dino is nervous - knows the good start is imperative as the team could come on strong late and needs the momentum from the fan base. WMU is a tough, tough opponent.
...

Every time someone bumps this I catch another prescient nugget that I missed. This pretty much foreshadows the Pitt and Clemson losses.

More, please.