Mink notes on today's practice...

[OrangeXtreme]

Nate Mink ‏@MinkNate 44s
Some spring practice notes: Shafer on DT Wayne Williams, says he shows flashes but "he's not in good shape right now."

 

[anomander]

I was afraid that Wayne was going to be a non factor because of conditioning. He has a long time to go until the season starts i really hope he takes this seriously and uses the next few months to get himself in shape. It just seems like such a waste. There is a glaring need at the position, and if this season is lost due to conditioning, he will basically only have 1 year to produce, and that's if he can get into shape.

Come on Wayne don't waste your talent.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Nate Mink ‏@MinkNate 30s
Riley Dixon's backup is Riley Dixon. Hodgkinson is doing some punting, but Syracuse is looking to add another punter before August.

 

[NineOneSeven]

Nate Mink ‏@MinkNate 30s
Riley Dixon's backup is Riley Dixon. Hodgkinson is doing some punting, but Syracuse is looking to add another punter before August.

Smart.

 

[44Warrior]

My gut instinct is that Wayne Williams wants to be a beast on the field and he will follow the lead of the strength and conditioning coach. WW has a ways to go, so by fall I expect that he will be in good enough shape to be a productive player off the bench, contributing in every game. His senior year watch out, BEAST mode in full effect!

 

[CuseLegacy]

1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 23m
2. Shafer said the offense is often practicing faster than it would be allowed to in a game. Said it's been a smooth adjustment.

• 1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 25m
  2. Shafer on Cam Lynch: "I’m still looking for Cam to take it to the next level. Sometimes he gets in that mode where he’s thinking too much."

• 1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 26m
  2. George Morris II had a couple long runs up the middle in today's practice.

• 1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 26m
  2. Shafer said he sees improvement in Ashton Broyld's blocking on the perimeter.
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• 1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 28m
  2. Shafer on Corey Cooper: "For every 5 plays, he’s got 1 good one and 4 that he needs to work on. He’s a ways away from where he needs to be."

 

[CuseLegacy]

1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 14m
2. Shafer said punter Riley Dixon's backup is Riley. Walk-on Alex Hodgkinson or "the Brit" as Shafer calls him is starting to take reps.

• 1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 15m
  2. Shafer said Marqez Hodge is adjusting well to MLB. Has good instincts and natural vision at the position.

• 1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 16m
  2. Shafer: "We’re banged up, but nothing major right now. Things that I think we can overcome right now." Didn't specify names.

• 1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 18m
  2. Coaches agreed DT Wayne Williams needs to get into shape. Can only last 5-10 plays full speed in practice, DC Chuck Bullough said.

• Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 24m

1. Shafer said Ron Thompson nearly made an "unbelievable" diving interception on Sunday dropping back in coverage.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Nate Mink ‏@MinkNate 20s
More spring practice notes: Marcus Coleman and Eric Crume are working with first-team on interior of D-line. Both playing nose and 3-tech

 

[CuseLegacy]

1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 11m
2. Defensive line coach Tim Daoust on the DT rotation: "It’s really been by committee. We’re playing a lot of guys in there."

• 1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 14m
  2. Shafer said rising sophomore QB Austin Wilson may have the best arm on the team. Mitch Kimble is limited with a lower-back injury.

• 1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 16m
  2. Shafer said the team is looking to add another punter between now and August. "We have some people in mind. We'll have someone in camp."

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Syracuse football seeing injuries on offense, but 'nothing major right now' as team hits halfway point of spring practice.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Nate Mink ‏@MinkNate 40s
Hodge is doing some good work at middle linebacker. "He's got a natural vision to the football that you can't teach." - Shafer

Nate Mink ‏@MinkNate 2m
All defensive ends have been getting reps inside, but Robinson, Thompson and Johnson look like three best options right now to build depth.

Nate Mink ‏@MinkNate 1m
Provo is considered a tweener (FB/TE). He's practicing with TEs &s taff thinks he could develop into traditional H-back role down the road.

Nate Mink ‏@MinkNate 24s
Mitch Kimble "threw it around today and he looked good out there." Kimble is still being limited in practice, Shafer said.

Nate Mink ‏@MinkNate 41s
Shafer reiterated Gulley is best pass protector among RBs. Morris and Ameen-Moore are running hard. Adonis needs to cut a few pounds.

 

[CuseLegacy]

1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 28s
2. Daoust said Ron Thompson has the most talent and potential of any of the defensive linemen.

• 1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 1m
  2. Daoust: "I think Micah (Robinson) and Rob Welsh have been the most consistent on the defensive line."

 

[Toga]

Syracuse football seeing injuries on offense, but 'nothing major right now' as team hits halfway point of spring practice.

I hope they are designing some plays in which Estime has Broyld set up as a blocker who would target the first likely defender to have a shot at the speedster. Broyld turning into an exceptional downfield blocker, could make Estime a home run threat every time out.

 

[gocraz4dasu]

I love seeing that Thompson has a lot of potential because there was a lingering thought of mine about his potential at tight end. A game-breaking DE means more than a game-breaking TE so I cannot knock the move. I love hearing some news about practices.

 

[OrangeCrush22]

Thanks for compiling this, Xtreme.

Edit: And you too, Legacy.

 

[TheCusian]

The more I read about the offense - the more amped I'm getting for game 1. If Estime and Funderburke (or Ashton or a frosh) can really get in sync with THunt, and they start speeding up the play calls - could be a breakthrough year on O.

The few reports we're getting out of camp all say THunt is looking great... Can't wait.

 

[kcsu]

I would like to hear how Sloan is doing

 

[SmilinBob]

I hope they are designing some plays in which Estime has Broyld set up as a blocker who would target the first likely defender to have a shot at the speedster. Broyld turning into an exceptional downfield blocker, could make Estime a home run threat every time out.

That used to drive me batcrap crazy when they had Clark block for those. It seems like this offense is getting some pretty sweet options out there.

 

[SmilinBob]

A lot of good info guys thanks and please keep it coming!

 

[HtownOrange]

Thanks, gents. Is it August yet?

 

[SmilinBob]

1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 14m
2. Shafer said punter Riley Dixon's backup is Riley. Walk-on Alex Hodgkinson or "the Brit" as Shafer calls him is starting to take reps.

• 1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 15m
  2. Shafer said Marqez Hodge is adjusting well to MLB. Has good instincts and natural vision at the position.

• 1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 16m
  2. Shafer: "We’re banged up, but nothing major right now. Things that I think we can overcome right now." Didn't specify names.

• 1. Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 18m
  2. Coaches agreed DT Wayne Williams needs to get into shape. Can only last 5-10 plays full speed in practice, DC Chuck Bullough said.

• Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1 24m

1. Shafer said Ron Thompson nearly made an "unbelievable" diving interception on Sunday dropping back in coverage.

I'd have to think that Thompson would have the best hands out there of any of those Dlinemen. Should really be solid as a dropback DL as well and hungry to catch a ball and take it to the house to show off his offensive skills!

 

[jgeorge322]

my depression over the basketball team losing is finally melting away reading this thread. amped for the season.

 

[SUFan44]

Love these updates. Have a really good feeling about this group, if it stays healthy and a couple key incoming freshmen can contribute.

 

[JoeCollege]

AAM is like what, a 12th year senior now? Feels like he's been here forever. Here's hoping his career ends on a high note.

And thanks, fellas, for the updates.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Nate Mink‏@MinkNate4 mins
One more spring note. How impressive has Hunt looked so far in spring. One assistant, hesitant to compare, mentioned UCLA's Brett Hundley.

Nate Mink‏@MinkNate4 mins
"I think (Hunt) has that potential. He’s a little bigger framed, but there’s a lot of potential for that quarterback."