When Syracuse and Virginia square off tonight, it will be about more than football as two of just 14 black head coaches at the FBS level face each other. Our
@JCrawford5656
has more.
It is, after much consideration, I have officially committed to Syracuse University as my official EA CFB 25 Online Dynasty program 🙏🏾
#ImComingHome
#FRANchise
Wanted to post the full clip. Very passionate to my question from Coach Fran about some of the challenges he’s faced in “bringing the family back together” here at SU
Mamba Mentality ♾
Garrett Williams getting some extra work after practice. Last one off the field 30 minutes after the last whistle blew.
@McAllisterMike1
@garrettismynam3
“I’ll be disappointed if we don’t make it to the ACC Championship”
High expectation levels for
@BallgameDuce
and this Mob defense. Great convo with Duce, spoke w/ him about
#NJtoCuse
, this Purdue passing game, and his Sub Zero ❄️ persona
@McAllisterMike1
Having covered this guy for 2 years, it warmed my heart to see him get this satisfaction.
Got QB6 to reflect on his career, the journey it’s been, what this means to him to.
From one southerner to the next, job well done
@GarrettShrader6
🤝🏾
New OL Coach Dale Williams working with the much maligned OL unit in ‘23. Let’s see if he can get this unit, and by proxy this offense, off to a good start this spring.
It's Clemson Week - If you can't get up for this one, check your pulse.
We got a variety of perspectives from QB6, Marlowe, Terry Lockett, and Cinco, and they understand the window they have with a slumping Clemson and a wide-open ACC.
Rubber, meet road.
Got some good 1-on-1 time with Garrett Williams after practice today. Real great guy, you can see he’ll be a dude that most ACC QBs will want to say away from:
@McAllisterMike1
@garrettismynam3
New number. Same JB
Welcome to the new leader of The Mob, SU.
@justinbarron22
looking good in the new
#8
, and he was flying around and communicating a lot this morning as the vet of this defense.
1st look for me at the Howard OL transfer. He’s every bit of 6’6, 330, and his ability to plug and play at either tackle spot or in the interior will be crucial to the success of Dale Williams’ group.
Quadir was the man of the hour after sending Miami home this afternoon, and I talked about his confidence to take a shot like that, as well as the all-Philly matchup between him and Wooga Poplar
Mamba Mentality ♾
@justinbarron22
working more shock-and-shed drills after practice, w/
@KelxJones
jumping in the mix
You won’t see many preseason All-American willing to hold the sled for teammates after practice
@McAllisterMike1
OG working as a in-line guy 👀
We know what he can do as a pass catcher, but nice to see OG moving around fluid on the turf, but also getting some more traditional TE work.
1-on-1 postgame hit with young gun Donovan Brown. The enthusiasm and energy shines through, and you can tell how excited he was for the other WRs to shine and learning from veterans like OG
Last of the clips from today’s media availability w/
@GarrettShrader6
He discussed how this year’s matchup is different from last year’s, and gave reporters a quick vocabulary workshop 😂
@McAllisterMike1
Young guns!
Swachi with the beautiful inside move to get the W. The highly-recruited redshirt freshman from Miami has all the tools and talent to be a major factor as a EDGE rusher in this program for years to come.
Good to see OG, didn’t think we’d see him in Orange again. He said earlier he was “100% coming back” once he knew he had to have surgery, and he spoke about getting up to 100% and the differences at the QB1 spot now
And, of course, your obligatory Sean Tucker content for the day.
Spoke with Tuck about the Dome atmosphere and how he felt about the O-Line
@McAllisterMike1
Mamba Mentality ♾
@justinbarron22
working on tacking during the post-practice presser. A natural cover guy and fluid mover in space, if he can become a more consistent and physical presence in the box, he could quickly rise up many NFL team draft boards
@McAllisterMike1
Youthful confidence 😂
In his first pressure (definitely not his last),
@JrLequint
talked about wanting to break records, how he wants to improve in his game, and what he did (or didn’t) learn from Sean Tucker
More big news 🚨
DL/EDGE Steve Linton was fully dressed in pads but did not participate in any on-field drills.
Freshamn DE
@jaquez_denis
took most of Linton’s 1st-string reps during team and impressed, recording 2 sacks during 2-minute drill.
@McAllisterMike1
Quick post-practice hit discussing the O-Line getting their lick back, Shrader looking precise, and how the talented safety room could make an impact this year in a multitude of ways
Got some good 1-on-1 time with
@justinbarron22
. The former wideout made an instant impact in after a position change in 2020, and he looks to be a key cog in what is one of the most talented secondaries in the country
@McAllisterMike1
1st day for me seeing these guys in pads after being under the weather. Was super excited to see
@fadil_diggs
in pads for the 1st time — it’s like Thor in college. He’s here working a spill drill w/
@CoachNickWill
Good conversation this morning with
@cinco_agent
Discussed his 1st game in the Dome, the Mob mentality on D, and working in that Safety/Rover rotation
@McAllisterMike1
Good rep right here from Steve Linton. The RS sophomore EDGE from Georgia is expected to carry a big pass-rushing load for this SU defense this season
@McAllisterMike1
Don’t see that too often
OG gets stymied/slips at the top of his route and the Louisville transfer
@bralynoliver8
comes up with the INT.
The reserve DB is an imposing figure at 6’2, 210, and he’s in line to replace some of the departures from the SU secondary.
Like the old folks in church say,
“Show your face and speak!”
Not as easy on the eyes as
@GriffinDP_
, but just a few thoughts and takeaways from hits at media availability today
Welcome sight to see
@justin_lamson10
on the grass going through Indy for the 1st time since camp started. Been a long time coming for the redshirt freshman from Cali, but his movements and arm looked good.
@McAllisterMike1
Despite having success last year,
@cinco_agent
looks and feels like he’s ready to take a big step in Year 2 with this Mob. He discussed how and why DC Rocky Long has been critical for him stepping into being a leader this year
#Cuse
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Bit of a twin towers look with OG (6’5) and Zay Jones (6’4) on the outside. Jerry Wilson blows up this play here, the underclassmen from FL also caught a INT during skelly. Continues to look more and more look an all-ACC corner.
Really liking what I see from the freshman TE Clement. Can function as a H-back and inline blocker
moving bodies in the run game at 270, not super shifty as a route runner but the physicality and soft hands pop. Wins the rep against Sparrow here
You knew I couldn’t forget the trenches!
@MatthewkBerger1
looked every bit of 6’5, 320 in the 1st day of pads. Dancing bear with light feet but super explosive on contact.
S/o Coach Schmidt with the colorful commentary 😂
@McAllisterMike1
1-on-1 with freshly minted starting EDGE Denis Jaquez. He’s been a sponge in soaking up all the tips he can from any & everywhere. They’ll turn to him as the pass rush threat opposite Caleb, and look for that relentless motor to pop this year on 3rd down
A quick post-game hit recapping this wild finish between 'Cuse and the Canes. Your next men's basketball Orange action comes up this Tuesday, in the Dome at 7 PM on ESPN.
The clip of shocking transparency where
@FranBrownCuse
discussed Jackson Meeks being shut down for the rest of spring ball and an upcoming procedure for Gadsden.
Good talking with
@seantucker2020
this morning about L’Ville, his role as a receiver, and a multitude of other things
We get a rare Tuck laugh around the 45 second mark 😂
@McAllisterMike1
🚨YOUNG RECRUITS LISTEN UP 🚨
@coopa_da_rula
with a GREAT message about truly knowing what hard work is, and about flipping coasts for his last year of college football.
@McAllisterMike1
LT Enrique Cruz isn’t too homesick being away from Chicago. But, he’s ready to establish an identity for this OLine, despite some of the injuries and shuffling that’s been going on
Quick and shifty is IN for the WR positions nowadays
For Damien, being a traditional X-body type at 6’6 provides him a chance to show that sometimes, you still need a big body Benz!
Interesting to see Cinco lined up here as a boundary CB. Great release by Hatcher to free himself, but Clark plays through the whistle and comes up with the punch out at the end.
Elite football IQ, especially from a guy nominally known as a safety.
A special one. Spoke with 2 Memphians starting for Memphis FB (including one I played against in HS)
In a world of NIL and transfer portal, read how
@Rubin2Gregory
&
@cormontae_h
are keeping Memphis, truly Memphis. And doing it with pride.
In case you haven’t heard…
Syracuse hired a new football coach.
My thoughts on the hire, and some of the crucial things that need to happen to maximize the tools that Fran Brown brings to the 315.
Got a chance to speak with Marlowe today about helping guys like Leon and Sparrow come in and produce right away, with him also going on a tangent about keeping the 6-0 in perspective.
Had a lot of fun talking w/
@BallgameDuce
Super personable and easy-going, and the definition of a dog. Talked his play style & how he separates himself as a smaller DB.
Lot of similarities between Duce and standout freshman
@Jerem14hW
@McAllisterMike1
PLAY OF THE DAY 🚨
@D3era
had the best day offensively.
Nobody could stay in front of him w/ his track speed & ability to separate, but he’s also a pure hands catcher that can bring in 50/50 balls despite his average frame at 5’11, 175.
#BreakoutCandidate
Who says DB’s can’t tackle?
Not these guys. Isaiah talked to me about how he likes to play with that hit-stick mentality, and how that’s starting to translate on-field to Jerry Wilson.
Also, message to the CFB world — sent and received ✅