New OL Coach: Steve Farmer

[crales44]

We only currently have 9 OL.

Ten in that picture unless you're making some kind of commentary on Ilaoa's size.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Well, that does it. Shrader has apparently been moved to Offensive Ljne.

Proper dedication to S&C in effect.

 

[CuseLegacy]

We only currently have 9 OL.

But Bass, Mack, Moeolo and hopefully Reed all arrive by July.

 

[SmilinBob]

But Bass, Mack, Moeolo and hopefully Reed all arrive by July.

What is the average amount of OL's on a roster? I know it depends on each school in a sense but what does SU usually carry?

 

[rrlbees]

What is the average amount of OL's on a roster? I know it depends on each school in a sense but what does SU usually carry?

I don’t know the answer but I do know DeLeone used to say he liked 16.

 

[richmondcuse03]

IIaoa is small

He’s crouching a bit too. Have met him - he’s bigger than this picture conveys.

 

[Finwad32]

What is the average amount of OL's on a roster? I know it depends on each school in a sense but what does SU usually carry?

I’ve had coaches tell me they like to have 15 - three full lines.

 

[SmilinBob]

I don’t know the answer but I do know DeLeone used to say he liked 16.

Thanks Bees.

I wonder how much of a "battle" that is between the HC and coaches on numbers and their comfort level of having X/Y/Z on their roster. DeLeone obviously had some pull with Paul so he may have got the number he wanted more often than not.

 

[richmondcuse03]

Thanks Bees.

I wonder how much of a "battle" that is between the HC and coaches on numbers and their comfort level of having X/Y/Z on their roster. DeLeone obviously had some pull with Paul so he may have got the number he wanted more often than not.

You would hope that OL is an area where quick transfers are less likely - most guys need a redshirt year.

 

[SmilinBob]

I’ve had coaches tell me they like to have 15 - three full lines.

That makes sense. Seems like the # SU has currently cross training is essential because of a lower # of OL's.

 

[SmilinBob]

You would hope that OL is an area where quick transfers are less likely - most guys need a redshirt year.

Agreed, they have to be smart and talented enough to be thrown right on the field with the synergy needed for the group to work together and it isn't easy.

 

[orangepassion]

The problem with having too many OL is they can’t do much on special teams. What ever happened to Red?

 

[SmilinBob]

The problem with having too many OL is they can’t do much on special teams. What ever happened to Red?

True on kick off/punt returns but for blocking for XP/FG it certainly helps.

 

[Cuse'91]

He’s crouching a bit too. Have met him - he’s bigger than this picture conveys.

You're right, looks like he is being considerate to his teammates, and not wanting to block them out of the photo. Positive tweets to Reed's commit too, even though they play the same position; seems like a good kid.

 

[Ozone!]

What a great way to begin your coaching tenure; Steve Farmer presenting his coaching style right out of the box!

 

[orangepassion]

Hopefully Farmer will be able to grow our linemen

 

[orangemass]

Clearly one of the most important assistant coach positions in the program.

Guy has been stationed in Tulsa OK, Lubbock TX, Logan UT, Charleston IL, and Monroe LA. All of which will make Syracuse NY in comparison feel like a garden of paradise, culture, and sophistication.

Can he teach the oline not to false start? Please!!!!

 

[PhatOrange]

What is the average amount of OL's on a roster? I know it depends on each school in a sense but what does SU usually carry?

Benchmark should be 15.

 

[PhatOrange]

It looks like there are guys missing from this photo. I don’t see Anthony Red or Kauhi? Anyone else ?

 

[Cuse4455]

It looks like there are guys missing from this photo. I don’t see Anthony Red or Kauhi? Anyone else ?

Kauhi is the guy right next to Farmer doing the Hawaiian hand sign.

 

[SUDadx2]

Who are thee guys?
L - R,
1) More ?
2) Ellis
3) Joe Cruz
4) Petry
5) Illoa
6) Bleich
7) Bradford
8) Shrader
9) Hoe
10) E. Cruz
11) Kahui
13) Coach Farmer

 

[PhatOrange]

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Who are thee guys?
L - R,
1) More ?
2) Ellis
3) Joe Cruz
4) Petry
5) Illoa
6) Bleich
7) Bradford
8) Shrader
9) Hoe
10) E. Cruz
11) Kahui
13) Coach Farmer

So no Red?

 

[CuseLegacy]

I’ve had coaches tell me they like to have 15 - three full lines.

Ten OL in that picture with Farmer and four more coming by July. Almost three full lines.

 

[orangemass]

Benchmark should be 15.

We traded and offensive lineman for a 3rd punter

 

[SUDadx2]

Ten OL in that picture with Farmer and four more coming by July. Almost three full lines.

I fully expect there to be more folks entering the portal after spring practice when the portal re-opens, May 1 - 15. We could add another OL at that time if the coaches feel it’s necessary.

Players who are currently in the portal* and players who enter the portal in May can be added to a roster until classes start in the fall.

*Players currently in the portal would still need to be taking classes (JC or ?) to maintain their eligibility. The rules used to be players needed 24 units between seasons to be eligible. I’m not sure if this has changed.