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Shafer Announces Change for Offensive Coaching Staff
10/6/2014 11:00:00 AM | Football
QB Hunt Out with Fractured Fibula
Syracuse University head football coach Scott Shafer has changed titles and responsibilities for two members of the offensive coaching staff, effective immediately.
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"I've had to make a tough decision that has been less difficult to make because of the unselfishness of our teammate and coach George McDonald. Let me start by saying I've never worked with a harder working and more devoted individual than George McDonald. I truly appreciate his devotion to the team," Shafer said.
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"I've made the decision to change roles to use our staff's talents together more effectively. Coach Tim Lester will call the plays and coordinate the offense moving forward. He, George and the offensive staff will continue to work alongside one another striving to improve our offense together. George will continue to coach our receiver unit. Tim will take charge of the play calling and the development of our young quarterbacks as we move forward without Terrel Hunt as he works to rehab his injury. Terrel sustained a fracture to his fibula on in the game against Louisville. He is expected to be out of activity for 4-6 weeks.
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"We are committed and unified to take the actions necessary to maximize the talent and drive of this football team."
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Syracuse will host #1 Florida State on Saturday, October 11 in the Carrier Dome (12 pm, ESPN). Tickets are available online, by phone1-888-DOMETIX or 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).
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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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"I've had to make a tough decision that has been less difficult to make because of the unselfishness of our teammate and coach George McDonald. Let me start by saying I've never worked with a harder working and more devoted individual than George McDonald. I truly appreciate his devotion to the team," Shafer said.
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"I've made the decision to change roles to use our staff's talents together more effectively. Coach Tim Lester will call the plays and coordinate the offense moving forward. He, George and the offensive staff will continue to work alongside one another striving to improve our offense together. George will continue to coach our receiver unit. Tim will take charge of the play calling and the development of our young quarterbacks as we move forward without Terrel Hunt as he works to rehab his injury. Terrel sustained a fracture to his fibula on in the game against Louisville. He is expected to be out of activity for 4-6 weeks.
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"We are committed and unified to take the actions necessary to maximize the talent and drive of this football team."
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Syracuse will host #1 Florida State on Saturday, October 11 in the Carrier Dome (12 pm, ESPN). Tickets are available online, by phone1-888-DOMETIX or 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).
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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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