Highlights from Shawn Elliott’s Tuesday presser previewing this weekend’s matchup against Florida, the first of three home games to conclude the 2015 season:
"We're glad to be back at home at Williams-Brice." – @ShawnElliottUSC to media. #Gamecocks pic.twitter.com/9TSLUiXCUU
— Gamecock Athletics (@GamecocksOnline) November 10, 2015
Elliott: Florida has "unbelievable defensive personnel." Credits McElwain for an incredible turnaround season.
— David Cloninger (@DCTheState) November 10, 2015
"What a turnaround they've had for a great 2015 season." – @ShawnElliottUSC on the #Gators
— TheBigSpur.com (@TheBigSpur247) November 10, 2015
Shawn Elliott on Florida: 'We know what a challenge it is going to be to take on their football team.'
— GoGamecocks.com (@gogamecocks) November 10, 2015
Shawn Elliott says the best way to minimize Florida's pass rush is to not get into obvious pass rush situations.
— TheBigSpur.com (@TheBigSpur247) November 10, 2015
Coming off a good game against A&M's pass-rushers, USC has confidence it can limit Florida. Bullard may not play.
— David Cloninger (@DCTheState) November 10, 2015
"We'll have a plan to handle their great rush." – Elliott
— TheBigSpur.com (@TheBigSpur247) November 10, 2015
"As a coach, you evaluate players whether they're offense or defense. … This guy might be better-suited at this position." Shawn Elliott
— TheBigSpur.com (@TheBigSpur247) November 10, 2015
Elliott says coaches are constantly evaluating players in other position groups who can contribute at a different spot.
— GamecockCentral.com (@GamecockCentral) November 10, 2015
On being on the road so much … "It's been a tiring season. It doesn't even seem like we've been here. We're glad to be back at home."
— TheBigSpur.com (@TheBigSpur247) November 10, 2015
Shawn Elliott: 'We've brought a little excitement back to our fan base, or so it seems.'
— GoGamecocks.com (@gogamecocks) November 10, 2015
Blocking punts has become more difficult because of the spread punting style. Blocked punts/FGs can change the game.
— TheBigSpur.com (@TheBigSpur247) November 10, 2015
Elliott: Team has been beaten up the past two weeks. Took a little practice time off last week to condition.
— David Cloninger (@DCTheState) November 10, 2015
Shawn Elliott: "We’ve got wrinkles now. We’re just having fun, trying to create some new ideas. You call it a wrinkle. I call it an idea"
— Josh Kendall (@JoshatTheState) November 10, 2015
Elliott: "We've been in some pretty big stadiums these past few weeks, but the #Gamecocks know how to do it right."
— Spurs & Feathers (@SpursFeathers) November 10, 2015
Elliott says Connor Mitch is "coming along" and he expects him to contribute this year. "We always have a plan for someone to contribute."
— TheBigSpur.com (@TheBigSpur247) November 10, 2015
