Down Grades: Beat writers give final evaluations for 2014 Syracuse football season
Scott Shafer's second year as head coach at Syracuse is done, and it wasn't as pretty as his first. Margaret Lin | Photo Editor
Superlatives
Superlatives were discussed by The Daily Orange’s football beat writers and decided upon by a consensus.
MVP: Riley Dixon (punter)
Offensive MVP: Steve Ishmael (wide receiver)
Defensive MVP: Cameron Lynch (outside linebacker)
Biggest disappointment: The running backs
Best unit: Linebackers
Coaching MVP: Chuck Bullough (defensive coordinator)
Best win: Central Michigan (40-3, Sept. 13)
Worst loss: Maryland (34-20, Sept. 20)
Biggest takeaway: Zaire Franklin (linebacker)
Rookie of the year: Steve Ishmael (wide receiver)
