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By Andy McCullough and John Clayton
Posted: 8/27/08, 12:24 AM EST Section: Sports
Receiver reunion
Lavar Lobdell and Bruce Williams have lined up opposite each other at wide receiver before. Back when they were teammates at Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse.
They may end up in that formation Saturday. Both are listed along with Donte Davis as potential starters for the game at Northwestern.
For the senior Williams, who converted to wide receiver in early August after wideout Dan Sheeran broke his leg, it may provide a chance to team up with his old high school teammate.
"I'm excited. It's been four or five years since I was actually lined up on the same side as Lavar," Williams said. "It's pretty exciting to have my friend back, and to have times we can spend times together and really cherish, being it's my senior year."
Williams played wide receiver his freshman year, snagging four catches for 52 yards. He spent the last two years at safety, but it doesn't sound like he's had much trouble transitioning back to offense.
"It's took me about 20 minutes to get this offensive playbook," Williams said. "You know, it's not complicated. Then I have the defensive perspective too to help me."
Brinkley speaks out
Curtis Brinkley didn't mince words when asked about the importance Syracuse's season opener.
"I think this team is doing a great job as far as the mental part with the seasons we had. But I do think we need this game," Brinkley said. "I really believe we need to win this game, to start off the season the right way. So the people who don't feel good about the team can. … I've seen a dramatic change with the whole offense and defense.
"I think a quick start is very important this year, just to avoid the negativity in everybody."
Brinkley is part of a three-man competition for the starting tailback spot with Doug Hogue and Delone Carter.
Brinkley missed the last four games of last season with a broken leg, but gave a positive health report Tuesday.
"I haven't felt this good since I've been playing ball," Brinkley said.
ramccull@syr.edu
jsclayto@syr.edu
Lavar Lobdell and Bruce Williams have lined up opposite each other at wide receiver before. Back when they were teammates at Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse.
They may end up in that formation Saturday. Both are listed along with Donte Davis as potential starters for the game at Northwestern.
For the senior Williams, who converted to wide receiver in early August after wideout Dan Sheeran broke his leg, it may provide a chance to team up with his old high school teammate.
"I'm excited. It's been four or five years since I was actually lined up on the same side as Lavar," Williams said. "It's pretty exciting to have my friend back, and to have times we can spend times together and really cherish, being it's my senior year."
Williams played wide receiver his freshman year, snagging four catches for 52 yards. He spent the last two years at safety, but it doesn't sound like he's had much trouble transitioning back to offense.
"It's took me about 20 minutes to get this offensive playbook," Williams said. "You know, it's not complicated. Then I have the defensive perspective too to help me."
Brinkley speaks out
Curtis Brinkley didn't mince words when asked about the importance Syracuse's season opener.
"I think this team is doing a great job as far as the mental part with the seasons we had. But I do think we need this game," Brinkley said. "I really believe we need to win this game, to start off the season the right way. So the people who don't feel good about the team can. … I've seen a dramatic change with the whole offense and defense.
"I think a quick start is very important this year, just to avoid the negativity in everybody."
Brinkley is part of a three-man competition for the starting tailback spot with Doug Hogue and Delone Carter.
Brinkley missed the last four games of last season with a broken leg, but gave a positive health report Tuesday.
"I haven't felt this good since I've been playing ball," Brinkley said.
ramccull@syr.edu
jsclayto@syr.edu
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