What Shawn Elliott said in prep for South Carolina's game vs. Florida
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
