Cam Riley is no stranger to learning a new system.
The Auburn transfer had four different defensive coordinators in his four seasons with the Tigers, consistently learning a new style of football. So learning the Florida State football defensive scheme hasn’t been anything he isn’t used to.
What is new?
Wearing the “green dot” that signifies him as the player who has an in-helmet radio and receives communication about play calls from defensive coordinator Adam Fuller on the sidelines. The Seminoles have signified which player has the radio on by placing green dots on the helmets of those in charge of communication.
In-helmet communication is new to college football this season, with teams allowed to have one player on both sides of the football to have a radio inside his helmet.
“I like it, I’m glad that was an addition to college football this year,” Riley said. “It gets loud sometimes in different games, so having the ability to get the correct call within the time span of the play clock or when the ball is snapped it gives you the ability to make sure everyone is lined up correctly and on the same page.”
The communication between coaches and players will be shut off 15 seconds before the end of the 40-second play clock, or when the ball is snapped, whatever event comes first.
The new system has been well-received by Riley and Fuller, with the defensive coordinator using the communication system in both of the Seminoles scrimmages during fall camp.
FSU football linebacker Cam Riley makes a play on the football as the Seminoles prepare for Georgia Tech at the Albert J Dunlap training center on Tuesady, Aug. 13, 2024
Riley has quickly become one of the key contributors on defense, excelling in fall camp and showcasing his quick play recognition at the linebacker spot. He’s quickly become a leader and worked well with…
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Publish date : 2024-08-16 18:51:10
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