Robert Welsh named ACC DL of the Week.

[OrangeXtreme]

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN – Robert Welsh, Syracuse, Jr., DE, 6-3, 2596 Bay Shore, N.Y. Against Penn State, Welsh recorded six tackles, including four solo and a sack for a loss of four yards, and added an interception in his first career start. Welsh returned the interception 31 yards to the Penn State 1-yard line, setting up Syracuse’s touchdown that brought the Orange to within six, 23-17, with just less than seven minutes to play. His first tackle during the Nittany Lions’ first offensive series was on a 3rd-and-1 play on which he stopped the ball-carrier for no gain.

http://www.theacc.com/#!/news-detail/ACC-Announces-Football-Players-of-the-Week_09-03-13_5c8qof

 

[longislandcuse]

If we get anywhere near this kind of DE play for the entire season, this defense is going to be special.

 

[TheCusian]

Kid was great. Rooting for him to eat a NW QB this weekend.

 

[OrangeMojo]

Great job by Welsh on Saturday - kid is all heart.

 

[mvorange]

Congratulations Robert Welsh, wish you many many more of these awards!!!

 

[KaiserUEO]

keep playing like that and we see him every year at Giants Stadium.

the sack was all motor. he got cut and kept on coming.

 

[Pyle]

Awesome job!

 

[SWC75]

Loved his motor. Keep up the good work!

 

[MaxwellCuse]

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN – Robert Welsh, Syracuse, Jr., DE, 6-3, 2596 Bay Shore, N.Y.

Kid put on a bit of weight off-season I see. But it didn't seem to effect his speed on that interception and run-back.

 

[RF2044]

If we get anywhere near this kind of DE play for the entire season, this defense is going to be special.

Agreed. I was very worried about our DEs. Welsh and Robinson both looked very solid. If they can keep that up, we're going to be fine. These guys might not be Dwight Freeney [or even Brandon Sharpe, for that matter], but we found a way to generate upfield pressure and make plays behind the line of scrimmage.

Hats of to both starting DEs, and kudos to Welsh for earning ACC DL player of the week.

 

[GoSU96]

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN – Robert Welsh, Syracuse, Jr., DE, 6-3, 2596 Bay Shore, N.Y. Against Penn State, Welsh recorded six tackles, including four solo and a sack for a loss of four yards, and added an interception in his first career start. Welsh returned the interception 31 yards to the Penn State 1-yard line, setting up Syracuse’s touchdown that brought the Orange to within six, 23-17, with just less than seven minutes to play. His first tackle during the Nittany Lions’ first offensive series was on a 3rd-and-1 play on which he stopped the ball-carrier for no gain.

http://www.theacc.com/#!/news-detail/ACC-Announces-Football-Players-of-the-Week_09-03-13_5c8qof

He was excellent all day.

 

[IthacaBarrel]

Chandler Jones always said the kid was going to be a player... agree guy has a great motor

 

[OttoinGrotto]

That a kid.

 

[OrangePA]

Wow can he move for a big man!

Great job Robert!