Stephen Bailey @Stephen_Bailey1
Shafer on freshman Jordan Fredericks as starting RB: "Jordan's been the most productive running back. It's really as simple as that."
Shafer on USF's run success: "They did a better job maintaining their blocks and did a good job on the perimeter cutting our defenders."
Shafer on QB Eric Dungey: "He needs to learn how to throw the ball away and do a good job of getting the yards he needs and getting down."
Shafer said RB Devante McFarlane, who did not get any carries against USF, didn't have a good matchup.
Shafer asked about defense's overall growth. Said 14 guys in two deep have 3 or 4 years left.
Shafer reiterates Syracuse goes to JUCO for specific needs.
Shafer said he put RB Jordan Fredericks on kick return to give Brisly Estime a break and see what Fredericks could do. Has practiced it.
Shafer goes out of his way to credit the offensive line for success of young skill-position players.
Shafer says rFr. DTs Kayton Samuels and Chris Slayton "have done a good job, (but) they have a long way to go." Hard to play DT young.
And that's it for Shafer.