Cuse TV: Coach Shafer Press Conference
8/2/2014 3:44:00 PM | Football
Syracuse's head coach Scott Shafer addresses the media on day one of training camp.
Cuse TV: Coach Shafer Training Camp Day 1 Press Conference
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Head coach Scott Shafer and the Orange officially got the 2014 season underway on Saturday after taking questions from the media before hitting the field for the team's first practice.
"It's always my favorite part of the day to be able to get back on the field and do a little coaching," Shafer said. "I'm excited to see these kids running around, I'm anxious to see these young kids that everyone has been talking about. I've seen them run, but they're just running and doing drills. I'm looking forward to seeing them run routes, cover each other and block people. Two of the three things I just mentioned are going to happen today, the blocking won't happen because we don't have pads on, but we'll be able to get a lot of work done through repetition and seven-on-seven type drills."
The Orange were officially back on campus Friday, with student-athletes, coaches and staff reporting for meetings, but their first football activities didn't take place until Saturday afternoon.
Shafer shared his excitement to get back on the field with the team, but also his coaching staff that he's developed great familiarity with over the years.
"I'm really lucky," Shafer said. "It's great to look up and down that table and see so many guys that I have familiarity with. It makes you feel great as a coach to have guys that you really look at as brothers. So we're enjoying it, so many of us end up all over the place in this career and to come back and be able to look around the room and know where they've been and know their children is so great. I look forward to it, this is the best time. We get into a situation where we're grinding. We're definitely doing that, it's long hours, it's 6:30 to maybe midnight, but there's something you love about it."
Syracuse is coming off its third bowl victory in the last four seasons with a 21-17 win over Minnesota in the 2013 Texas Bowl.
Syracuse opens the season at home Friday, Aug. 29 against Villanova. Season tickets for 2014, which start at $99, and the three-game package that includes Villanova, Florida State and a third home game in the Dome of the fan's choice ($125 per package) are available now online (www.Cuse.com), by phone (888-DOMETIX), at Destiny USA kiosks and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). In addition, discounted group tickets (20+), with prices as low as $10 each, are available for all home games by calling the Ticket Sales office (443-3212).
Tickets for the 'Syracuse Section' for the 2014 New York's College Classic vs. Notre Dame at MetLife Stadium are on sale now, starting at $80, via www.NYCollegeClassic.com, phone (888-DOMETIX, Option Zero), or in person at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B).
For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange & Syracuse Football) and Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball). Check out exclusive videos on Orange All-Access and behind-the-scenes pictures on Instagram (syracuseathletics).
Read the transcript
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Head coach Scott Shafer and the Orange officially got the 2014 season underway on Saturday after taking questions from the media before hitting the field for the team's first practice.
"It's always my favorite part of the day to be able to get back on the field and do a little coaching," Shafer said. "I'm excited to see these kids running around, I'm anxious to see these young kids that everyone has been talking about. I've seen them run, but they're just running and doing drills. I'm looking forward to seeing them run routes, cover each other and block people. Two of the three things I just mentioned are going to happen today, the blocking won't happen because we don't have pads on, but we'll be able to get a lot of work done through repetition and seven-on-seven type drills."
The Orange were officially back on campus Friday, with student-athletes, coaches and staff reporting for meetings, but their first football activities didn't take place until Saturday afternoon.
Shafer shared his excitement to get back on the field with the team, but also his coaching staff that he's developed great familiarity with over the years.
"I'm really lucky," Shafer said. "It's great to look up and down that table and see so many guys that I have familiarity with. It makes you feel great as a coach to have guys that you really look at as brothers. So we're enjoying it, so many of us end up all over the place in this career and to come back and be able to look around the room and know where they've been and know their children is so great. I look forward to it, this is the best time. We get into a situation where we're grinding. We're definitely doing that, it's long hours, it's 6:30 to maybe midnight, but there's something you love about it."
Syracuse is coming off its third bowl victory in the last four seasons with a 21-17 win over Minnesota in the 2013 Texas Bowl.
Syracuse opens the season at home Friday, Aug. 29 against Villanova. Season tickets for 2014, which start at $99, and the three-game package that includes Villanova, Florida State and a third home game in the Dome of the fan's choice ($125 per package) are available now online (www.Cuse.com), by phone (888-DOMETIX), at Destiny USA kiosks and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). In addition, discounted group tickets (20+), with prices as low as $10 each, are available for all home games by calling the Ticket Sales office (443-3212).
Tickets for the 'Syracuse Section' for the 2014 New York's College Classic vs. Notre Dame at MetLife Stadium are on sale now, starting at $80, via www.NYCollegeClassic.com, phone (888-DOMETIX, Option Zero), or in person at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B).
For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange & Syracuse Football) and Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball). Check out exclusive videos on Orange All-Access and behind-the-scenes pictures on Instagram (syracuseathletics).
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