Inside Utica University Football Podcast with Coach Blaise Faggiano
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A charged homecoming turns into a statement win as special teams swing the game early, the defense swarms to the ball, and the offense cashes in before we turn fully to a ranked road test at Cortland. We share what’s in the “sauce”: execution, middle-eight mastery, and playing loose together.
• homecoming energy, hall of fame honors, and community tailgate
• special teams sparks with two blocked punts, a blocked field goal, and a smart bloop kick
• defense flying to the ball and stuffing the run
• quarterback room depth and situational packages
• middle eight scoring and drive management
• skill group versatility after injuries and role changes
• punting, PATs, and field position as winning edges
• defensive line rotation and individual standouts up front
• developing depth with game reps and second units
• recruiting fit, conference strength, and scheduling hard tests
• scouting Cortland’s power run, QB keepers, and 3–4 disguises
• road focus, penalty trends, and mental readiness
• final message: play loose, trust each other, execute
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Chapters
1. Live Show Opens & Housekeeping (00:00:00)
2. Homecoming Atmosphere & Hall of Fame (00:02:30)
3. Alfred State Recap & Special Teams Impact (00:03:55)
4. Defense Identity: Run Fits & Swarm (00:08:40)
5. QB Room Depth & Middle Eight Emphasis (00:12:30)
6. Skill Positions, Injuries & Offensive Balance (00:16:45)
7. Specialists Shine: Kicking and Punting (00:19:40)
8. Defensive Front Rotation & Standouts (00:22:10)
9. Building Depth Through Game Reps (00:25:00)
10. Tailgates, Community & Recruiting Visits (00:28:00)
11. Turning to Cortland: Stakes & Mindset (00:31:40)
12. Execution, Turnovers & “Secret Sauce” (00:36:20)
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