Camp Notebook: Full Go
8/15/2021 8:49:00 AM | Football
Orange continue to look ahead to season opener at Ohio
The Syracuse football team completed its first full week of preseason training camp this week. Catch up on everything you missed in this week's camp notebook:
Sunday, Aug. 8
The centerpiece of the $118 million in Dome renovations that will finally be unveiled to fans this fall is the largest center-hung video board in college sports. On the first Sunday of camp, the first-half of the team (upperclassmen) got all the video board elements, posed shots and other social media elements shot as part of the annual photo/video shoot. The shoot in total is comprised of about 16 hours of photo/video spread across 16 groups and two days.
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Monday, Aug. 9
The final day of the three-practice acclimitization period as required by the NCAA was Monday, Aug. 9. Shoulder pads came on for the subsequent practices of the week.
Tuesday, Aug. 10
Head Coach Dino Babers held his weekly press conference with members of the local media:
It was also the first practice in shoulder pads
Thursday, Aug. 12
Offensive players are available to the media following practices on Thursday in camp.
Our Brian Higgins caught up with Airon Servais, who's closing in on the all-time program record for career starts:
Friday, Aug. 13
The pads came on. A highlight of camp annually is the first padded practice.
Watch a short recap on day one of pads:
Additionally, EJ Manuel, Dalen Cuff and ACC Network were on campus as part of the ACC road show. If you missed it the first time, you can watch on the ACCNX app as a replay or again live on the network tonight (Sunday) at 11 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 14 | Scrimmage 1
The first-of-two scheduled scrimmages got underway on Saturday morning. Syracuse ran 131 plays in the session, which featured both thud and live tackling sessions. Drives ran mostly like a game, with the exception of the occasional drive reset after a third down stop for the same unit or halting a promising drive for the offense in order to get the proper personnel rotations for evaluation.
One offensive highlight was a highlight reel touchdown catch from wide receiver Courtney Jackson - one-of-two scores on the day for him. Defensive back Duce Chestnut came away with the signature takeaway, an end zone interception during a red zone period.Â
Both can be seen in the highlight package from the scrimmage:
Other News and Notes:
- The Orange officially added a pair of players - WR Devaughn Cooper and OL Cody Shear - as transfers this week. For an updated roster, click here: 2021 roster
- WR Taj Harris was named to the Senior Bowl Watch List. The Orange have had a string of recent players improving their draft stock at the senior bowl. Ifeatu Melifonwu was selected in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft after a strong performance in Mobile, and Alton Robinson did the same a year prior and is now entering his second year as a strong DL factor for the Seahawks.
- Fan Fest is less than two weeks away. Be sure to claim your ticket and get a chance to see the Orange in person for the first time this season, plus experience the new Dome renovations and upgraded concession options. For details and more information, click here: Fan Fest
- As a reminder, all fans need to use mobile tickets when accessing the Dome this season. If you have not yet updated your MyCuse account to receive mobile tickets, do so here: Mobile tickets
- Tickets for the 2021 season are on sale now. Visit cuse.com/tickets or call 888-DOME-TIX to purchase. Fans can now purchase season tickets, partial plans and individual game tickets, however the best value for 'Cuse fans to watch the Orange this season remains purchasing a season ticket. For less than $20 per game, fans can get access to every game of a home slate that features Clemson and Liberty – both of which finished in the top-20 of the 2020 AP Poll – matchups with longtime rivals Boston College and Pitt, an old-BIG EAST reunion against Rutgers, Wake Forest and an in-state showdown with UAlbany. This is the first time Syracuse has hosted seven home games since the 2017 season.
Sunday, Aug. 8
The centerpiece of the $118 million in Dome renovations that will finally be unveiled to fans this fall is the largest center-hung video board in college sports. On the first Sunday of camp, the first-half of the team (upperclassmen) got all the video board elements, posed shots and other social media elements shot as part of the annual photo/video shoot. The shoot in total is comprised of about 16 hours of photo/video spread across 16 groups and two days.
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When you now have the largest center-hung video board in college sports, you have to make some 🔥 for it. pic.twitter.com/0m8I9YlNl2
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) August 9, 2021
Monday, Aug. 9
The final day of the three-practice acclimitization period as required by the NCAA was Monday, Aug. 9. Shoulder pads came on for the subsequent practices of the week.
Getting ready for those shoulder pads to come on.
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) August 9, 2021
Day three in the books. pic.twitter.com/hDkZUeaRsP
Tuesday, Aug. 10
Head Coach Dino Babers held his weekly press conference with members of the local media:
It was also the first practice in shoulder pads
Lookin' like football out here. pic.twitter.com/v7rYZ0tGHe
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) August 10, 2021
Thursday, Aug. 12
Offensive players are available to the media following practices on Thursday in camp.
Our Brian Higgins caught up with Airon Servais, who's closing in on the all-time program record for career starts:
 Quarterbacks Tommy DeVito and Garrett Shrader also met with the media. Watch those interviews here: DeVito Interview | Shrader Interview.@BrianhigginsSU chatted with @AironServais68 on Day 6 of camp.
— Syracuse Football (@CuseFootball) August 12, 2021
Hear how he thinks the Orange are progressing through the first week of training camp. pic.twitter.com/RngtZy2Ytv
Friday, Aug. 13
The pads came on. A highlight of camp annually is the first padded practice.
Watch a short recap on day one of pads:
Additionally, EJ Manuel, Dalen Cuff and ACC Network were on campus as part of the ACC road show. If you missed it the first time, you can watch on the ACCNX app as a replay or again live on the network tonight (Sunday) at 11 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 14 | Scrimmage 1
The first-of-two scheduled scrimmages got underway on Saturday morning. Syracuse ran 131 plays in the session, which featured both thud and live tackling sessions. Drives ran mostly like a game, with the exception of the occasional drive reset after a third down stop for the same unit or halting a promising drive for the offense in order to get the proper personnel rotations for evaluation.
One offensive highlight was a highlight reel touchdown catch from wide receiver Courtney Jackson - one-of-two scores on the day for him. Defensive back Duce Chestnut came away with the signature takeaway, an end zone interception during a red zone period.Â
Both can be seen in the highlight package from the scrimmage:
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Other News and Notes:
- The Orange officially added a pair of players - WR Devaughn Cooper and OL Cody Shear - as transfers this week. For an updated roster, click here: 2021 roster
- WR Taj Harris was named to the Senior Bowl Watch List. The Orange have had a string of recent players improving their draft stock at the senior bowl. Ifeatu Melifonwu was selected in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft after a strong performance in Mobile, and Alton Robinson did the same a year prior and is now entering his second year as a strong DL factor for the Seahawks.
- Fan Fest is less than two weeks away. Be sure to claim your ticket and get a chance to see the Orange in person for the first time this season, plus experience the new Dome renovations and upgraded concession options. For details and more information, click here: Fan Fest
- As a reminder, all fans need to use mobile tickets when accessing the Dome this season. If you have not yet updated your MyCuse account to receive mobile tickets, do so here: Mobile tickets
- Tickets for the 2021 season are on sale now. Visit cuse.com/tickets or call 888-DOME-TIX to purchase. Fans can now purchase season tickets, partial plans and individual game tickets, however the best value for 'Cuse fans to watch the Orange this season remains purchasing a season ticket. For less than $20 per game, fans can get access to every game of a home slate that features Clemson and Liberty – both of which finished in the top-20 of the 2020 AP Poll – matchups with longtime rivals Boston College and Pitt, an old-BIG EAST reunion against Rutgers, Wake Forest and an in-state showdown with UAlbany. This is the first time Syracuse has hosted seven home games since the 2017 season.
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