USF week tweets and videos

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[Rocco]

Bailey tweets from USF coach Taggart teleconference:

USF head coach Willie Taggart on the AAC call: the Bulls are preparing for some option, big OL/DL from Syracuse.

Taggart talking about how Syracuse uses play action well. Secondary will have to be careful.

Taggart says USF is preparing for Syracuse's blitzes and pre-snap deception. Not a ton of specifics coming from the teleconference.

 

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[texascpa]

Wilson off the chart completely. No "or" this week.

 

[TheCusian]

Like that we are sticking with Trudo/Emerich swap.

 

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Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1
Scott Shafer is set to go on his weekly teleconference. Will pass along updates.

 

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Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1
Shafer said Syracuse will do a walk through and meetings on Friday before flying to South Florida. Pregame warm-ups don't change on road.

Shafer on OC change to Lester: "When I made the move originally, it was more about management... and less about the scheme."

Shafer: "I think we're seeing what this offense is looking like and what it can look like. There's all kinds of wrinkles (specific to foe)."

Shafer mentions option game, play action and moving the pocket as wrinkles he likes in Tim Lester's scheme.

Shafer: "I think (the bye week) came at a good time for a couple kids." Mentions Dungey and Philips, but notes they could want another soon.

Shafer on Dungey: "He's had a couple real good practices. Both he and Erv, they look good."

Shafer asked about whether humidity will be an issue at USF. Says the heat in the Dome prepares SU. Easy to agree with him.

Shafer says the SU offense doesn't change much with Dungey/Philips back. The team will just accentuate their strengths in the gameplan.

Shafer praises tight ends/tackles coach Jake Moreland as a "very good teacher of technique."

Shafer says he's been very impressed with the team's perimeter blocking. That's a nod to WRs coach Bobby Acosta. Watching film, it shows.

Shafer said the USF trip give SU a chance to do a bit of recruiting, maybe see a game Friday. Commits Rex Culpepper, Scoop Bradshaw in area.

Shafer says DE Ron Thompson is working on not guessing run/pass. Also needs to use his hands a bit more in the run game. Shining in pass.

Shafer says Syracuse is going to stick with Jason Emerich at center and Rob Trudo at right guard.

Shafer: "The five we start are the five we think are going to play best." Emerich's consistent blocking allows Trudo to stay at guard.

 

[PhatOrange]

I thought there were a couple of surprises but maybe I wasn’t paying attention.

Slayton has jumped Raymon

Mahoney solidly #2. Yes a no brainer but Wilson gone off the chart completely

Emerich moves into starting lineup officially with Trudo moving to Guard. But Shanley still ahead of Roberts.

Ted Taylor solid #2

Was Whitner always #2 safety?

 

[jekelish]

I thought there were a couple of surprises but maybe I wasn’t paying attention.

Slayton has jumped Raymon

Mahoney solidly #2. Yes a no brainer but Wilson gone off the chart completely

Emerich moves into starting lineup officially with Trudo moving to Guard. But Shanley still ahead of Roberts.

Ted Taylor solid #2

Was Whitner always #2 safety?

Yeah, Whitner has been on the 2-deep since the start of the season.

 

[RMH44]

I thought there were a couple of surprises but maybe I wasn’t paying attention.

Slayton has jumped Raymon

Mahoney solidly #2. Yes a no brainer but Wilson gone off the chart completely

Emerich moves into starting lineup officially with Trudo moving to Guard. But Shanley still ahead of Roberts.

Ted Taylor solid #2

Was Whitner always #2 safety?

I think Slayton has been ahead of Raymon all year due to Big John's pre-season injury. I could be wrong.

 

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Stephen Bailey ‏@Stephen_Bailey1
Tim Lester said QB Eric Dungey has "picked up where he left off." Fresh legs are noticeable.

Not a ton of news/notes tonight. Erv Philips is pumped to be back. Offensive guys talk about USF's D being fast. Look for misdirection plays

 

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WAER Sports ‏@WAERSports
Lester: Our number one goal is to pound the rock.

Lester: It seems like we haven't played in a month. We went out recruiting last week.

Lester: The biggest thing with the road game is the freshmen who have never traveled before.

 

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WAER Sports ‏@WAERSports
Philips: Now that Eric and I are back I feel like the offense is ready to go.

 

[CuseLegacy]

Matt Schneidman ‏@matt_schneidman 1m1 minute ago
Erv Philips isn't back on kick returns yet and feels occasional stiffness but was all smiles tonight ahead of South Florida on Saturday.

Philips' first full practice was Sunday and he made a similar cut to the TD he injured his knee on. Said that's when he knew he was back.

 

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[tep624]

I hope we can get far enough ahead in either of the next two games so that Mahoney can get some experience on the road. It could be invaluable if we have another injury situation.

 

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