Radio silence in the forecast?

[Consigliere]

With two new coordinators, an entirely new defensive scheme and at least a bit of concern that off the field hype and distractions had an impact on our readiness last September I expect we can see the curtain closed on the spring and summer practice schedule going into the 2020 season. Dino has an admitted paranoia about these things and the developments cited above will certainly stoke them. Expect even more practice sessions to be closed to the media and would not be surprised if there is no spring game at all.

 

[Nick44]

Especially if Clemson is the opener. We won’t hear or see anything between now and September.

 

[SU in Hershey]

I get it...but that does put a little of a damper on the current wave of excitement and renewed optimism. Still, the end product is all that really matters. I don't need to watch the cake bake, but I sure hope it tastes good when it's done!

 

[syrBossHogg]

I still hope there is a spring game

 

[orangepassion]

It can't get much more secretive. Maybe they won't let us watch the RVA's.

 

[sutomcat]

With two new coordinators, an entirely new defensive scheme and at least a bit of concern that off the field hype and distractions had an impact on our readiness last September I expect we can see the curtain closed on the spring and summer practice schedule going into the 2020 season. Dino has an admitted paranoia about these things and the developments cited above will certainly stoke them. Expect even more practice sessions to be closed to the media and would not be surprised if there is no spring game at all.

I sadly agree. Also, the Dome will not even be available for a spring game this spring. Even if they want to play one, it will have to be played elsewhere.

I would guess that given that the lacrosse team is going to play home games at CNS this spring, any spring game will also be played there.

The Aztec 3-3-5 isn’t some wild, new coaching innovation. I think everyone knows about it. It isn’t like ours scheme on offense is changing either, and we don’t even have a QB controversy to keep under wraps.

It could happen. Miami and Louisville didn’t have spring games last spring.

But John Wildhack is on record saying the ACC network intends to cover all ACC spring games this year. It is apparently going to be a mandatory thing. Ultimately, that might drive a spring game to happen. I hope so.

 

[sdhall01]

I still hope there is a spring game

Syracuse is silly if they don't televise the spring game. They have a fanbase it that wants it, and the playbook is so vanilla that it doesn't give anything away anyway.

 

[rocklloyd]

How can it possibly get any worse? The same song over and over again in spring. The same drills in the fall. I only look at the videos because I’m starved for something, anything.

 

[upperdeck]

Syracuse is silly if they don't televise the spring game. They have a fanbase it that wants it, and the playbook is so vanilla that it doesn't give anything away anyway.

they have a fan base of about 1000 people who care about the spring game.

 

[sdhall01]

they have a fan base of about 1000 people who care about the spring game.

I dunno that's fair. Didn't we have 5,000 people or so show up to one of the recent spring games?

 

[upperdeck]

5000 so remove all the kids/wives and other drag alongs.. and I dont that even then whats left is all that vested and payin attention

 

[sdhall01]

How can it possibly get any worse? The same song over and over again in spring. The same drills in the fall. I only look at the videos because I’m starved for something, anything.

You got any more of those ladder drill videos?

 

[Timonen]

With two new coordinators, an entirely new defensive scheme and at least a bit of concern that off the field hype and distractions had an impact on our readiness last September I expect we can see the curtain closed on the spring and summer practice schedule going into the 2020 season. Dino has an admitted paranoia about these things and the developments cited above will certainly stoke them. Expect even more practice sessions to be closed to the media and would not be surprised if there is no spring game at all.

Could be a trade off between Dino/wildhack that had to happen here. Dino got his coaches. I imagine wildhack has a keen interest in undoing a lot of the mess from last season and rebuilding some of the momentum. That comes from not being completely closed off. Tickets aren’t going to renew/sell themselves this year.

 

[PAcuse]

I hope they have a spring “game” my family and friends family really enjoy coming up for them.
Its nice to get the kids more involved with the players. My son doesn’t like at sports at all by has a great time at these, he loves meeting Mo twice and Rex.
Plus I got to see the little try to take a nap on the dome turf lol.
Sure they are just glorified practices but they make for great family trips for us and of course helps to build future Cuse fans

 

[orangepassion]

You got any more of those ladder drill videos?

If I could like this twice, I would

 

[Consigliere]

I sadly agree. Also, the Dome will not even be available for a spring game this spring. Even if they want to play one, it will have to be played elsewhere.

Didn't even consider the fact that the Dome will be unavailable. Another opportunity to rationalize not having one. That might even trump an ACC "mandate." I imagine there would be a cost to using CN-S or any other off campus venue. Suppose they could use the soccer stadium. Early April weather would be a roll of the dice for an outdoor event. And the team will not be practicing at all outdoors in the spring. Talking myself into this even more strongly. Let's see what we can find out.

 

[OrangeDW]

they have a fan base of about 1000 people who care about the spring game.

Put a bunch of “craft beer” stands around and let people bring their annoying dogs, and you’ll get people there.

 

[zjscuse]

Spring game should be played at the soccer field like in the past its easily packed, a cool little venue and your outside in the sun complete win and enjoyed it

 

[JRHEETER]

Gotta assume it’s going to be dead quiet this spring, no frills, no hype. Just focused on football

 

[orangepassion]

Do we think there's any chance the new coordinators have a PC to generate some buzz?

 

[Rocco]

Whatever Dino feels gives him the best competitive advantage, I'm good with. Closed practices, open practices, vanilla media dialogues, etc.

I just want to be competitive again next year.

 

[shandeezy7]

Spring game should be played at the soccer field like in the past its easily packed, a cool little venue and your outside in the sun complete win and enjoyed it

I don't believe the spring game has been played at the soccer field in the past (at least not the recent past). The fan appreciation day or whatever they call it during August training camp has been held over there.

 

[721Comstock]

Clemson won't have any film on our O or D.

They won't know what hit them.

 

[OrangeDW]

Clemson won't have any film on our O or D.

They won't know what hit them.

63-20, Cuse!

 

[upperdeck]

it would not surprise me if we had no game but did have some event for the kids.