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Message: [QUOTE="P Vasiloff, post: 2727980, member: 6210"] The Syracuse linebackers have really struggled at getting off blocks and tackling. Linebackers need to do a much better job of shedding the blocker. The opposing runner is consistently getting several more yards after contact. I have noticed that Syracuse linebackers and safeties have been tackling high and are being dragged for several more yards after initial contact. It's almost as if they are absorbing the hit (catching the runner) instead of delivering the blow. The other negative is the angle of the tackle, especially safeties in run support. The angle taken is really bad and the runner either side steps the tackler or runs through an arm tackle. Both of these issues should be non factors but here we are. I hope over the bye week, these and other issues have been addressed and corrected by the defensive staff and players. Go Orange!!!!!! [/QUOTE]