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SU News
SU Hurdler Donald Pollitt Is Not Working with the SU Football Team. So far.
SU Football Adjusts Off Season Workouts to Prepare for George McDonald's Uber Fast No Huddle Offense (PS; Carlson)
A no-huddle offense takes more than fast play calls, quick recognition and hustle to the line of scrimmage.
To fully succeed in George McDonald's hurry-up offense, Syracuse's tempo transition requires a full season of offseason training.
Readying the Orange to run more plays with less rest between them has been one of the major offseason focuses of strength and conditioning coach Will Hicks.
Hicks has cut down Syracuse's rest periods during running and lifting sessions this offseason in an effort to mimic game situations and prepare the Orange to play atMcDonald's preferred pace.
Traditionally, Hicks has used a rest-work ratio of 3 to 1 for his workouts, meaning players spend three times as long allowing their body to recover between repetitions as each exercise takes. It's a common ratio for power lifters looking to build toward one-time maximum lifts.
Instead of ultimate explosion, Hicks has shifted his focus to incorporate some endurance.
"We normally do 45 seconds to a minute and a half (of rest), depending on the (length of the) runs," Hicks said. "We've tried to cut that back to 20 seconds in between. They want to run a play every 17 seconds or something like that. We've adjusted toward that. All the hurry-up offenses around the country do that. You can't run them unless you're trained to run them. That's what you hope happens, that you play a defense that isn't trained to play against it."
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KJ Williams Failed to Qualify Academically
George McDonald on Loss of KJ Williams: 'You Gotta Continue to Move On' (PS; Mink)
On signing day Scott Shafer spoke about the need to increase the productivity at wide receiver, outlining the traits of the players his staff sought on the recruiting trail.
K.J. Williams personified the prototypical receiver Syracuse targeted this recruiting cycle, possessing the length and jumping ability to make catch after catch despite being covered. It also makes his absence this year all the more upsetting.
"I really try not to talk about guys who aren't here with us," offensive coordinator George McDonald said Tuesday in the wake of the news Williams is ineligible for the 2014 season, "but obviously we're disappointed that he didn't make it and hopefully in the future he can get back on track."
Williams is still sorting out his immediate future and where to attend prep school. He is one of two 2014 signees who did not qualify academically (defensive back Treevon Prater was the other).
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Prince Tyson Gulley is Wildly Experienced
SB Nation Position Preview: Running Backs (sbnation.com; Cassillo)
We're all well-versed in the storied tradition of the number '44' here at Syracuse, and the running backs who famously wore the number. But despite the fact those digits have been retired, there's still a very impressive running back tradition that has revitalized itself in recent years. Standouts like Curtis Brinkley, Delone Carter, Antwon Bailey and Jerome Smith have all broken the 1,000-yard barrier and it's inspired a whole new tradition of backs ready to carry the torch for the Orange.
So who's next for Syracuse? The team sports a stable of impressive runners this season and it's conceivable that any of them could assert themselves as the Orange's best option. On top of the five running backs, there are also two capabale fullbacks -- all of whom could find carries this fall. Who are they all? We meet the entire depth chart below:
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ACC News
Countdown to ACC Kickoff Series: V Tech's Defense Will Have to Carry the Hokies Again (PS; Stevens)
With the ACC's annual Kickoff event looming on July 20-21 in Greensboro, N.C., it's time to offer a quick first look at each of the conference's 14 teams. Up today is Virginia Tech.
2013 record: 8-5
2013 postseason: Lost Sun Bowl to UCLA
Last season without a bowl appearance:1992
Schedule | 2013 stats | roster
Coach: Frank Beamer (266-132-4 in 33 seasons overall, 224-109-2 in 27 seasons at Virginia Tech)
Coordinators: Scot Loeffler (offense, 2nd season), Bud Foster (defense, 20th season)
All-conference returnees: CB Kendall Fuller (first team), P A.J. Hughes (second team), DT Luther Maddy (third team), CB Brandon Facyson (third team), S Kyshoen Jarrett (honorable mention), C David Wang (honorable mention).
Notable losses: CB Kyle Fuller, DT Derrick Hopkins, QB Logan Thomas, LB Jack Tyler
Rising name to know: QB Michael Brewer. Thomas had an up-and-down three seasons as Virginia Tech's starting quarterback, but he was durable before suffering an injury in his final game. His exit leaves the Hokies without much experience under center. Enter Brewer, who graduated in three years from Texas Tech and opted to transfer this spring.
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It's Official: UL In, UMd Out (PS; Axe)
Welcome to the ACC, Louisville.
The University of Louisville Cardinals officially became the 15th member of the ACC Tuesday when the calendar hit July 1, a move that has been years in the making.
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College Football News
EMU HC Chris Creighton Says the School's New Gray Field is Reflective of the Team's Desire to Play Anyone at Any Place, Including in a Parking Lot
College Football Preview/Haiku: Nos. 121-124 Forecast is Grey for Eastern Michigan (PS; Stevens)
124. NEW MEXICO STATE
New Mexico State's last postseason adventure came 54 years ago with a trip to the Sun Bowl, a drought that will no doubt get extended by another year this fall.
The Aggies have done a lot of rebuilding since 1960. If there's a book to be written on the topic, it should probably come from a coach who has passed through Las Cruces during his career.
Doug Martin, formerly of Kent State and now in his second year at New Mexico State, was a veteran of such tasks even before he took over the Aggies. A solid offensive mind, Martin should keep the program moving forward as it re-enters the Sun Belt and looks to become a bit more competitive.
His greatest problem, though, is an abysmal defense that ranked dead last nationally in both rushing (299.5 per game) and total (549.5) yards allowed and 120th (out of 123) in scoring defense. The rushing defense was the worst in the FBS since Northwestern yielded 313.6 yards per game on the ground in 2002.
The Sun Belt might not be the SEC, but it features a few capable rushing attacks. Until New Mexico State demonstrates it can stop anyone on the ground, its upside will be extremely limited.
New Mexico State in haiku:
New starters abound
On Aggies' defense, which is
A very good thing
123. EASTERN MICHIGAN
The Eagles snagged some national attention last month as they became the latest school to go all-in on the fad of non-green fields.
Boise State has its iconic blue turf. Eastern Washington plays on an eye-catching red field. Eastern Michigan? It opted for gray.
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SU News
SU Hurdler Donald Pollitt Is Not Working with the SU Football Team. So far.
SU Football Adjusts Off Season Workouts to Prepare for George McDonald's Uber Fast No Huddle Offense (PS; Carlson)
A no-huddle offense takes more than fast play calls, quick recognition and hustle to the line of scrimmage.
To fully succeed in George McDonald's hurry-up offense, Syracuse's tempo transition requires a full season of offseason training.
Readying the Orange to run more plays with less rest between them has been one of the major offseason focuses of strength and conditioning coach Will Hicks.
Hicks has cut down Syracuse's rest periods during running and lifting sessions this offseason in an effort to mimic game situations and prepare the Orange to play atMcDonald's preferred pace.
Traditionally, Hicks has used a rest-work ratio of 3 to 1 for his workouts, meaning players spend three times as long allowing their body to recover between repetitions as each exercise takes. It's a common ratio for power lifters looking to build toward one-time maximum lifts.
Instead of ultimate explosion, Hicks has shifted his focus to incorporate some endurance.
"We normally do 45 seconds to a minute and a half (of rest), depending on the (length of the) runs," Hicks said. "We've tried to cut that back to 20 seconds in between. They want to run a play every 17 seconds or something like that. We've adjusted toward that. All the hurry-up offenses around the country do that. You can't run them unless you're trained to run them. That's what you hope happens, that you play a defense that isn't trained to play against it."
...
KJ Williams Failed to Qualify Academically
George McDonald on Loss of KJ Williams: 'You Gotta Continue to Move On' (PS; Mink)
On signing day Scott Shafer spoke about the need to increase the productivity at wide receiver, outlining the traits of the players his staff sought on the recruiting trail.
K.J. Williams personified the prototypical receiver Syracuse targeted this recruiting cycle, possessing the length and jumping ability to make catch after catch despite being covered. It also makes his absence this year all the more upsetting.
"I really try not to talk about guys who aren't here with us," offensive coordinator George McDonald said Tuesday in the wake of the news Williams is ineligible for the 2014 season, "but obviously we're disappointed that he didn't make it and hopefully in the future he can get back on track."
Williams is still sorting out his immediate future and where to attend prep school. He is one of two 2014 signees who did not qualify academically (defensive back Treevon Prater was the other).
...
Prince Tyson Gulley is Wildly Experienced
SB Nation Position Preview: Running Backs (sbnation.com; Cassillo)
We're all well-versed in the storied tradition of the number '44' here at Syracuse, and the running backs who famously wore the number. But despite the fact those digits have been retired, there's still a very impressive running back tradition that has revitalized itself in recent years. Standouts like Curtis Brinkley, Delone Carter, Antwon Bailey and Jerome Smith have all broken the 1,000-yard barrier and it's inspired a whole new tradition of backs ready to carry the torch for the Orange.
So who's next for Syracuse? The team sports a stable of impressive runners this season and it's conceivable that any of them could assert themselves as the Orange's best option. On top of the five running backs, there are also two capabale fullbacks -- all of whom could find carries this fall. Who are they all? We meet the entire depth chart below:
...
ACC News
Countdown to ACC Kickoff Series: V Tech's Defense Will Have to Carry the Hokies Again (PS; Stevens)
With the ACC's annual Kickoff event looming on July 20-21 in Greensboro, N.C., it's time to offer a quick first look at each of the conference's 14 teams. Up today is Virginia Tech.
2013 record: 8-5
2013 postseason: Lost Sun Bowl to UCLA
Last season without a bowl appearance:1992
Schedule | 2013 stats | roster
Coach: Frank Beamer (266-132-4 in 33 seasons overall, 224-109-2 in 27 seasons at Virginia Tech)
Coordinators: Scot Loeffler (offense, 2nd season), Bud Foster (defense, 20th season)
All-conference returnees: CB Kendall Fuller (first team), P A.J. Hughes (second team), DT Luther Maddy (third team), CB Brandon Facyson (third team), S Kyshoen Jarrett (honorable mention), C David Wang (honorable mention).
Notable losses: CB Kyle Fuller, DT Derrick Hopkins, QB Logan Thomas, LB Jack Tyler
Rising name to know: QB Michael Brewer. Thomas had an up-and-down three seasons as Virginia Tech's starting quarterback, but he was durable before suffering an injury in his final game. His exit leaves the Hokies without much experience under center. Enter Brewer, who graduated in three years from Texas Tech and opted to transfer this spring.
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It's Official: UL In, UMd Out (PS; Axe)
Welcome to the ACC, Louisville.
The University of Louisville Cardinals officially became the 15th member of the ACC Tuesday when the calendar hit July 1, a move that has been years in the making.
...
College Football News
EMU HC Chris Creighton Says the School's New Gray Field is Reflective of the Team's Desire to Play Anyone at Any Place, Including in a Parking Lot
College Football Preview/Haiku: Nos. 121-124 Forecast is Grey for Eastern Michigan (PS; Stevens)
124. NEW MEXICO STATE
New Mexico State's last postseason adventure came 54 years ago with a trip to the Sun Bowl, a drought that will no doubt get extended by another year this fall.
The Aggies have done a lot of rebuilding since 1960. If there's a book to be written on the topic, it should probably come from a coach who has passed through Las Cruces during his career.
Doug Martin, formerly of Kent State and now in his second year at New Mexico State, was a veteran of such tasks even before he took over the Aggies. A solid offensive mind, Martin should keep the program moving forward as it re-enters the Sun Belt and looks to become a bit more competitive.
His greatest problem, though, is an abysmal defense that ranked dead last nationally in both rushing (299.5 per game) and total (549.5) yards allowed and 120th (out of 123) in scoring defense. The rushing defense was the worst in the FBS since Northwestern yielded 313.6 yards per game on the ground in 2002.
The Sun Belt might not be the SEC, but it features a few capable rushing attacks. Until New Mexico State demonstrates it can stop anyone on the ground, its upside will be extremely limited.
New Mexico State in haiku:
New starters abound
On Aggies' defense, which is
A very good thing
123. EASTERN MICHIGAN
The Eagles snagged some national attention last month as they became the latest school to go all-in on the fad of non-green fields.
Boise State has its iconic blue turf. Eastern Washington plays on an eye-catching red field. Eastern Michigan? It opted for gray.
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