Shafer Presser/Teleconference 8/27/2014 Articles & Videos

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Brian Higgins‏@BrianHigginsSU 47m
Now on #CuseTV @Coach_Shafer's final press conference previewing the opener vs. Villanova http://ow.ly/AMjBR

 

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  Jesse Dougherty‏@dougherty_jesse 1h
  Last time Scott Shafer will address the media in person until after Villanova. pic.twitter.com/Vz56SevIDa

 

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Phil D'Abbraccio‏@PhilDAbb 1h
Scott Shafer: "Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with Brent Axe and his family.

Nate Mink‏@MinkNate 1h
Shafer opens presser hoping thoughts and prayers are with @BrentAxeMedia and family. Classy gesture.

 

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Phil D'Abbraccio‏@PhilDAbb 1h
Shafer: team hasn't made a decision yet on Rodney Williams, whether he'll redshirt or when he'll see playing time.

 

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Stephen Bailey‏@Stephen_Bailey1 1h
Shafer compared freshman RB Ervin Philips to Brisly Estime. Expect him to make an immediate impression in the kick return game.

Jesse Dougherty‏@dougherty_jesse 1h
Shafer also said that with Brisly talking reps at reliever and in the punt game, Philips will get a lot of opportunities as a kick returner.

Jesse Dougherty‏@dougherty_jesse 1h
Shafer on freshman RB Ervin Philips: "He has a lot of similar traits to Brisly."

 

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Phil D'Abbraccio‏@PhilDAbb 1h
Shafer on kicker Ryan Norton: "I have all the trust in the world that he'll have a good season."

Stephen Bailey‏@Stephen_Bailey1 1h
Shafer said he has complete trust in kicker Ryan Norton. Said we'll feel the same way after Friday.

 

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Jesse Dougherty‏@dougherty_jesse 1h
Shafer on Ron Thompson: "I look at Ron Thompson as one of the starters up front." Right now he is second in the two-deep at DT and DE.

Syracuse Football‏@CuseFootball 1h
"He's done great. He's going to have a great season... I like that Detroit toughness." @Coach_Shafer on DL Ron Thompson

 

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Jesse Dougherty‏@dougherty_jesse 1h
Shafer continues to compliment Phlips. Said he is currently a tailback, but could also play corner, nickel and slot receiver for SU.

 

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Matt Park‏@MattPark1 1h
.@Coach_Shafer younger "middle body" players like RBs & safeties will bolster kicking game. Starting LBs played approx 20 extra plays/gm LY.

 

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Stephen Bailey‏@Stephen_Bailey1 1h
Shafer noted Nick Robinson and Sean Avant as injured players who will benefit from the Week 2 bye.

 

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Nate Mink‏@MinkNate 1h
Shafer said there is a lot of peer pressure on this team. Should hopefully make fourth down interesting

Phil D'Abbraccio‏@PhilDAbb 37m
Scott Shafer on the ACC teleconference: "That's what I'm most excited about — our team's maturity."

Phil D'Abbraccio‏@PhilDAbb 1h
Shafer on Hunt: "He's been a good big brother."

 

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Syracuse Football‏@CuseFootball 1h
"It's a great things for our kids, community & university." @Coach_Shafer on kicking off the season on Friday night at the Dome.

Syracuse Football‏@CuseFootball 1h
"This is my favorite part of the job... Can't wait to get out there and play."

 

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Phil D'Abbraccio‏@PhilDAbb 37m
Shafer on o-lineman Omari Palmer's status: "I don't know yet."

Stephen Bailey‏@Stephen_Bailey1 1h
Asked if Rodney Williams will redshirt, Shafer said time will tell, but he expects him to be a great player down the road.

 

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Phil D'Abbraccio‏@PhilDAbb 37m
Shafer on having established QB compared to last year: "There's a lack of circles under my eyes."

 

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Phil D'Abbraccio‏@PhilDAbb 35m
Shafer says he think the running backs group this year is as strong as it's ever been during his tenure at SU.

tephen Bailey‏@Stephen_Bailey1 28m
Shafer said on the ACC teleconference that this RBs group is as good as any he's seen at Syracuse.

 

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Jesse Dougherty‏@dougherty_jesse 9m
All of what Scott Shafer had to say about freshman Ervin Philips on Wednesday: http://bit.ly/1lw5KzN

 

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Stephen Bailey‏@Stephen_Bailey1 2m
.@MinkNate and I will be live Q&A-ing with you again at 1 p.m. Leave your questions here: http://bit.ly/1lw7lp2

 

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Not sure about that Omari Palmer tweet. Shafer didn't mention him during the presser.

 

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Not sure about that Omari Palmer tweet. Shafer didn't mention him during the presser.

http://www.dailyorange.com/2014/08/shafer-says-palmers-status-uncertain-fridays-game/

 

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Stephen Bailey‏@Stephen_Bailey1 15m
RT @syrfootball: Erv Philips will return kicks, and more freshmen will contribute on special teams: http://bit.ly/1vmNaNB

 

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Athletes On Special Teams.

Confirms Talent Of Frosh Class.

 

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Crank your volume all the way up for this one.

 

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Stephen Bailey‏@Stephen_Bailey1 41m
Syracuse tight end Kendall Moore 'is our best option right now,' assistant Bobby Acosta says: http://bit.ly/1q5ooOP via @MinkNate