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SU Football Players Presser | Apr 27
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Garrett Williams said spring ball gave him the chance to work on some of the things he struggled with last year, especially in regard to technique. The extra reps have also helped him better understand how to play certain coverages against different formations.
Garrett Williams on whether there's pressure with the three DBs leaving: "I don't think there's any pressure. ... I think we've got guys ready to step accordingly." Tried to ask about the other CBs. He said everyone has had moments and that competition is good. No specifics.
Garrett Williams on drawing top opposing receivers: "I just see it as an opportunity to get better and showcase myself."
Garrett Williams said the hard work that he sees around the DB room this spring will produce cohesion.
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Freshman RB Sean Tucker on now. "I would say spring ball has been going real good."
Sean Tucker on his breakout freshman season: "I'd say it was a good season, but I always think I can do better."
Sean Tucker on his growth since the fall: "My gameplay is a lot cleaner. Just knowing all the details, the ins and outs of every play."
Sean Tucker on competition: "I would say it definitely helps the team get better." Team mentality: "I would say we're taking account for what happened last season, but we're just trying to get better every day and push forward."
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TE Luke Benson said the team has tried to learn from its mistakes last year. "I think we've been doing a really good job of just moving past it, knowing we've made mistakes and trying to fix them."
Benson on the OL: "Those guys are a unit, a tight-knit unit, and they've been working well together." He believes they've done well to make adjustments over the course of the spring.
Benson on Aaron Hackett: "I'm wishing him the best of luck at TCU next year. He taught me a lot."
Benson on his role in regard to a potential uptick in receiving over blocking: "We get involved and the coaches do a good job of -- we've got to balance it. Tight ends have to do everything and we pride ourselves on doing everything."
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OT Matthew Bergeron on now: "I think spring ball's going great. It's nice to see guys firing around and making plays. ... I think we've made a lot of improvements on the offensive line."
Bergeron: "The season was hard, but if you think about it, we didn't have a spring ball and we missed a lot of practices."
Bergeron speaks highly of new offensive line coach Mike Schmidt. They broke down film as a group Day 1, which set the tone. "It's a different perspective and I think everyone is just following him. He made us a better unit in 14 practices so I'm glad to work with him."
Bergeron picks LB Mikel Jones as his spring standout. Said the team as a whole is motivated from last season: "1-10 can't happen again." He believes increased playing experience will be a key variable for the Orange this fall.
Regarding offensive line growth this spring, Bergeron points to toughness, technique and communication.
Bergeron on being able to keep the same starting OL for all of spring ball: "It's been great, especially from a communication standpoint. Being in the whole group for 14 practices, it helps a lot building chemistry."
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LB Mikel Jones on now. Raves about overall spring performance. On secondary competition: "There are definitely a lot of young dudes who stepped up and showed they can compete on this level."
Mikel Jones believes spring ball was important for players continuing to learn the 3-3-5. He said he was comfortable with the scheme and calls last year, but now he sees DL making calls and DBs ready to go pre-snap. Jones' knowledge is deeper, too. Playing instinctively.
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DL Josh Black: "In all my time I've been here, I think this spring ball was the best one. ... I just felt like there was something different. There was a new form of energy." Said guys are feeding off motivation to improve upon last year.
Josh Black on the team last year: "I feel like when our back was against the wall, we folded sometime." There were variables working against SU, like a condensed offseason, but the guys have learned how to handle those moments.
Josh Black said SU ran a "very simplified" version of the 3-3-5 last year. Defenders now have a more nuanced understanding of the scheme and how all the pieces fit. "We knew what to do, but now we know how to do it and why we do it also."
Josh Black raves about the competition at scrimmage: "There's no hesitation. We're relentless this year. It's unreal to see. ... It's like night and day from last year."
Garrett Williams on whether there's pressure with the three DBs leaving: "I don't think there's any pressure. ... I think we've got guys ready to step accordingly." Tried to ask about the other CBs. He said everyone has had moments and that competition is good. No specifics.
Garrett Williams on drawing top opposing receivers: "I just see it as an opportunity to get better and showcase myself."
Garrett Williams said the hard work that he sees around the DB room this spring will produce cohesion.
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Freshman RB Sean Tucker on now. "I would say spring ball has been going real good."
Sean Tucker on his breakout freshman season: "I'd say it was a good season, but I always think I can do better."
Sean Tucker on his growth since the fall: "My gameplay is a lot cleaner. Just knowing all the details, the ins and outs of every play."
Sean Tucker on competition: "I would say it definitely helps the team get better." Team mentality: "I would say we're taking account for what happened last season, but we're just trying to get better every day and push forward."
____________________
TE Luke Benson said the team has tried to learn from its mistakes last year. "I think we've been doing a really good job of just moving past it, knowing we've made mistakes and trying to fix them."
Benson on the OL: "Those guys are a unit, a tight-knit unit, and they've been working well together." He believes they've done well to make adjustments over the course of the spring.
Benson on Aaron Hackett: "I'm wishing him the best of luck at TCU next year. He taught me a lot."
Benson on his role in regard to a potential uptick in receiving over blocking: "We get involved and the coaches do a good job of -- we've got to balance it. Tight ends have to do everything and we pride ourselves on doing everything."
____________________
OT Matthew Bergeron on now: "I think spring ball's going great. It's nice to see guys firing around and making plays. ... I think we've made a lot of improvements on the offensive line."
Bergeron: "The season was hard, but if you think about it, we didn't have a spring ball and we missed a lot of practices."
Bergeron speaks highly of new offensive line coach Mike Schmidt. They broke down film as a group Day 1, which set the tone. "It's a different perspective and I think everyone is just following him. He made us a better unit in 14 practices so I'm glad to work with him."
Bergeron picks LB Mikel Jones as his spring standout. Said the team as a whole is motivated from last season: "1-10 can't happen again." He believes increased playing experience will be a key variable for the Orange this fall.
Regarding offensive line growth this spring, Bergeron points to toughness, technique and communication.
Bergeron on being able to keep the same starting OL for all of spring ball: "It's been great, especially from a communication standpoint. Being in the whole group for 14 practices, it helps a lot building chemistry."
____________________
LB Mikel Jones on now. Raves about overall spring performance. On secondary competition: "There are definitely a lot of young dudes who stepped up and showed they can compete on this level."
Mikel Jones believes spring ball was important for players continuing to learn the 3-3-5. He said he was comfortable with the scheme and calls last year, but now he sees DL making calls and DBs ready to go pre-snap. Jones' knowledge is deeper, too. Playing instinctively.
_____________________
DL Josh Black: "In all my time I've been here, I think this spring ball was the best one. ... I just felt like there was something different. There was a new form of energy." Said guys are feeding off motivation to improve upon last year.
Josh Black on the team last year: "I feel like when our back was against the wall, we folded sometime." There were variables working against SU, like a condensed offseason, but the guys have learned how to handle those moments.
Josh Black said SU ran a "very simplified" version of the 3-3-5 last year. Defenders now have a more nuanced understanding of the scheme and how all the pieces fit. "We knew what to do, but now we know how to do it and why we do it also."
Josh Black raves about the competition at scrimmage: "There's no hesitation. We're relentless this year. It's unreal to see. ... It's like night and day from last year."
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interesting who they put out front. Only guy on my list that didn’t get interviewed was Thompson You want to sell the future put the young stars out there
Post in thread 'Reminder: Evening Huddle Tonight with SU Football Coordinators at 7 PM'
Reminder: Evening Huddle Tonight with SU Football Coordinators at 7 PM
that lack of qbs means something, just not sure what it is
Post in thread 'Reminder: Evening Huddle Tonight with SU Football Coordinators at 7 PM'
Reminder: Evening Huddle Tonight with SU Football Coordinators at 7 PM
that lack of qbs means something, just not sure what it is
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Occam's razor, neither QB has been selected as starter and you don't trot out the backup to such an event. If anything it's a message to Devito that despite 2 years as starter, he doesn't get to speak for the offense yet this year.
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Man Mikel Jones is getting me amped
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I like the fact neither QB was teed up. I get the feeling a QB decision won't happen until the night before our first game and that will be intentional. Let the QBs focus on getting better without dealing with distractions from the press or fans about starting, how many reps with the first team, etc. The omission should tell you everything you need to know at this point.
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Yup. Very interesting assortment.
Seems like a lot from the one recruiting class. Weren't Williams/Jones/Benson/Bergeron all the same incoming group?
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I bet the team knows who the starter is going to be during summer training. Will be very interesting to read the tea leaves. I was a coach on a team that had an "open competition". The entire team knew one guy was going to be the starter in July. The other kid knew too, and transferred. Not hoping or saying that will happen here but also wouldn't surprise me in the least bit.
Also can't get over what little access the athletics department has provided throughout spring. I follow a lot of programs on Twitter and every single one of them have done more to keep folks engaged with the program. I know Dino probably considers that a "distraction" but it's amazing to me that all these other teams have been able to figure that out. Sorry, I'll get off my soapbox now. LGO!
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Everybody is excited to finally get time to absorb playbook and that there is more competition (depth) then ever and its the biggest thing. Take mistakes from last year and improve, no chips on shoulders, no being stuck in past and no ignoring the terrible result.
Same exact thing both coordinators said in the season ticket holder event.
Dino‘s got this ship air tight. Maybe frustrating for fans, but I have a feeling this bitter tree will bear sweet fruit
Same exact thing both coordinators said in the season ticket holder event.
Dino‘s got this ship air tight. Maybe frustrating for fans, but I have a feeling this bitter tree will bear sweet fruit
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Who's LG in this pic? That Bleich or Davis?
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of course, it’s good they can follow direction
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Can’t see the LG or LT. The RG appears to be Dakota Davis (57). Vet appears to be the center.
Evidence is building that the first team right now is
LT Bergeron
LG Bleich
C Vetterello
RG D Davis
RT Servais
No surprises. Which, given how much the OL struggled last season, is kind of a surprise.
