For more than 1,500 fans, Syracuse's Fan Fest was a day filled with activities,highlighted by a scrimmage that saw the Orange run more than 70 plays.
"I'm excited that we had a packed house here at the Soccer Stadium," said head coach Scott Shafer. "It's great to see the community out and I can't wait to get to that Villanova game and get you fans out there and start having a blast this fall."
The Cuse offense took on the defense in a number of scenarios and there were no shortage of exciting plays for those in attendance, including a deep ball from senior quarterback Terrel Hunt to senior wide receiver Jarrod West on the very first play to get the action underway.
"Jarrod West made some nice plays to start things off for us," Shafer said. "I was pleased with the way (senior running back) Adonis (Ameen-Moore) ran the ball. I thought (sophomore wide receiver Sean) Avant made a nice play in the corner there with a touchdown, that was good. (Freshman wide receiver) Steve Ishmael made a hell of a catch down the sideline, so it was good to see some plays being made.
"I also thought Terrel (Hunt) did a good job running the offense, he couldn't have had too many interceptions."
Shafer also praised the play of a number of defenders for their play on Saturday.
"(Junior safety Durell) Eskridge made a lot of tackles again and I think (senior linebackers) Dyshawn (Davis) and (Cameron) Lynch were making plays," Shafer said. "It's hard to see the inside guys but I think (Ron) Thompson has been doing a nice job. We're playing Ron at both end and tackle because we're a little bit banged up inside but I've been pleased with his growth and his improvement, but most of all his effort."
Following the scrimmage, the student-athletes and coach Shafer signed autographs for the fans.
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