Syracuse is expecting a lot of turnover on both sides of the ball come August, and will lean on its second-year players to either fill, or plug a lot of holes.
On the Atlantic Coast Conference spring teleconference Wednesday, SU head coach Scott Shafer threw out a group of second-year players he was encouraged with this spring.
“It’s been fun watching them compete when those jobs are open,” Shafer said. “… There’s great intensity with those kids.”
After fielding one of the worst offenses in the country last season, it’s no secret that rising sophomore skill players like wide receiver Steve Ishmael and hybrid Ervin Philips will be at the center of SU’s retooled attack.