Connor O'Connell Raves About Syracuse Visit

The 2026 Canadian quarterback got a closer look at the Orange.

Mike McAllister | Apr 3, 2023

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Syracuse football hosted several prospects over the weekend for unofficial visits, including 2026 Canadian quarterback Connor O'Connell.

"It was an amazing experience," O'Connell said. "We watched their first spring scrimmage, had a tour of the new facility, got to go into meetings with the positional coaches and last but not least we had a photo shoot. The best part of it was definitely getting the full explanation of what Syracuse has to offer. Getting to know how great of an educational system the university has and what great opportunities attending Syracuse will get you for your future career."

The 6-0, 170 pounder spent time with the Syracuse staff on the visit.

"Coach Gino (Director of Recruiting Gino Gigliotti) was the one who guided us through most of our tour and explained to us about the history and what is to come in the future of the school," O'Connell said. "Coach Lynch came to talk to us at the auditorium about what he expects of his players and how the football family works. I went into a private meeting with coach Beck to look over some footage of the practice and we corrected from the QBs point of view.

"It was great meeting with coach Beck. We discussed pre-snap and post-snap reads for the plays. I learned a lot about what little cues defensive players can give that can help the QB make a decision on who to throw to."

The campus and facilities also left an impression.

"I found it was amazing," O'Connell said. "All the new developments they're making looks very promising. I loved that the study was easily accessible and close to the football players area."

Overall, the visit enhanced O'Connell's view of Syracuse.

"It made me very interested," O'Connell said. "Not only what the football program has to offer but also the academics that the school offers."

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Published Apr 3, 2023

MIKE MCALLISTER

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