Tommy DeVito Interview | Aug 27

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Redrum]

Also Kingsley is a STUD !! will be better than Alton ! Quelly stepping up to

 

[sutomcat]

Also Kingsley is a STUD !! will be better than Alton ! Quelly stepping up to

Sounds like Linton is close to locking up winning the other starting DE spot. He is 6’5 but is only listed at 224 pounds on the roster. Guessing he might be more of a factor in passing downs. Might get subbed out some when the opposition is probably going to run the ball.

 

[Redrum]

Sounds like Linton is close to locking up winning the other starting DE spot. He is 6’5 but is only listed at 224 pounds on the roster. Guessing he might be more of a factor in passing downs. Might get subbed out some when the opposition is probably going to run the ball.

Tommy said linton is a beast ! He said this defense is the real deal , no not because we are a little banged up on offense either
And the WRs lots of them are stepping up nicely .

 

[orangepassion]

Sounds like Linton is close to locking up winning the other starting DE spot. He is 6’5 but is only listed at 224 pounds on the roster. Guessing he might be more of a factor in passing downs. Might get subbed out some when the opposition is probably going to run the ball.

Linton was previously listed in the 2-deep as a starter at LB. Having said that, I watched the bowl game that Tony White coached last year and they usually had at least 4 rushers and as many as 6 at times.

 

[orangepassion]

Always seems like a really nice "kid" when interviewed.

 

[money3189]

Linton was previously listed in the 2-deep as a starter at LB. Having said that, I watched the bowl game that Tony White coached last year and they usually had at least 4 rushers and as many as 6 at times.

Good observation on White

 

[AngryOtto]

Good observation on White

I think that a lot more to do with Herman Edwards versus how white wanted to run the d. Remember as soon as white left they switched back to 4-3

 

[AAM62]

He must feel good about those backs too. Now if the guys up front can get consistent push then we can finally see what they can do.

 

[PhatOrange]

I thought Linton was listed as the 1st team OLB On the spring depth chart.

I assume he still is but moves up to the line as a rush end in different sets.

 

[money3189]

I think that a lot more to do with Herman Edwards versus how white wanted to run the d. Remember as soon as white left they switched back to 4-3

Good point. I forgot they were transitioning during the bowl game

 

[orangepassion]

I think that a lot more to do with Herman Edwards versus how white wanted to run the d. Remember as soon as white left they switched back to 4-3

Don't think that's the case, as San Diego State also usually had more than 3 rushers in their 3-3-5. Hopefully, we'll find out in a couple of weeks.

 

[orangepassion]

Also Kingsley is a STUD !! will be better than Alton ! Quelly stepping up to

Kingsley flew under the radar here as a recruit, but was an excellent get w/ a very good offer list. Likely a Reno Ferri pickup.

 

[P Vasiloff]

I have a very good feeling that Tommy DeVito is going to have a very good year. (Fingers crossed there is a safe and successful season). I think last years experiences have taught this young man invaluable lessons that will help him recognize and be highly successful in situations where he may have struggled last year. I am willing to bet that Tommy DeVito spent countless hours watching film and did all the little things that were needed to be done. I also believe that Coach Gilbert is the perfect fit as a Quarterback Coach/Offensive Coordinator and that he will have this offense humming. Here is to a successful Syracuse University Football Offense led by a highly successful Tommy DeVito. Go Orange!!!!!!

 

[Redrum]

I have a very good feeling that Tommy DeVito is going to have a very good year. (Fingers crossed there is a safe and successful season). I think last years experiences have taught this young man invaluable lessons that will help him recognize and be highly successful in situations where he may have struggled last year. I am willing to bet that Tommy DeVito spent countless hours watching film and did all the little things that were needed to be done. I also believe that Coach Gilbert is the perfect fit as a Quarterback Coach/Offensive Coordinator and that he will have this offense humming. Here is to a successful Syracuse University Football Offense led by a highly successful Tommy DeVito. Go Orange!

Like last year it all depends on the line

 

[AngryOtto]

Don't think that's the case, as San Diego State also usually had more than 3 rushers in their 3-3-5. Hopefully, we'll find out in a couple of weeks.

I feel more then three will rush but it will depend on the situation. The lbs will be used as rushers or delayed blitz.

 

[orangepassion]

I feel more then three will rush but it will depend on the situation. The lbs will be used as rushers or delayed blitz.

I'm not saying he had 4 Linemen rushing-He had 3 DL, but rushers from other positions, primarily LB, on most plays.

 

[sutomcat]

I thought Linton was listed as the 1st team OLB On the spring depth chart.

I assume he still is but moves up to the line as a rush end in different sets.

I think you are right on this. But there was an article published a couple of days ago that said Kingsley and Linton was lining up as the first team DEs in practice. Pretty sure we are going to be doing that Aztec stuff, moving some players around late from one spot to another, so traditional position assignments are going to get somewhat blurred. But Steve is apparently playing a lot of DE right now in practice.

 

[Cuse12]

Love how he mentioned Ed Hendrix and Anthony Queely as guys who are stepping up for him on the outside. Super excited to see what those two have in store for us.

 

[kcsu]

TD is a class act.

 

[sutomcat]

Love how he mentioned Ed Hendrix and Anthony Queely as guys who are stepping up for him on the outside. Super excited to see what those two have in store for us.

He did a nice job in this interview. Looks like he has matured a lot since early in his career at SU, when he sometimes come off a little brash and cocky. One of my favorite things about following college sports is watching the athletes grow from kids into men during their time at Syracuse.

Looks like the rotation at outside WR is going to start out with Harris, Hendrix and Queeley and at inside WR, N Johnson, S Johnson and Courtney Jackson. No real surprises here. Guys like Alford and Williams might play if there are injuries, or in certain situations (maybe late in games when the DBs are gassed and fresh legs are a big advantage).

It is hard for a true frosh to break into the rotation. Especially when there are capable veterans ready to go.

 

[PhatOrange]

and did you notice what he said about the running backs. He had that oh man ... and his eyes lit up reaction

 

[orangepassion]

He did a nice job in this interview. Looks like he has matured a lot since early in his career at SU, when he sometimes come off a little brash and cocky.

Really? I don't remember him ever coming off that way.

 

[SkyTopBus44]

Really? I don't remember him ever coming off that way.

New Jersey bias!

 

[TheCusian]

If the OL can do anything, I'll let myself get excited about QB/WR/RB