Tag: football
NCAA approves voluntary activities beginning June 1
The college sports calendar has been thrown off by the coronavirus outbreak, but the moratorium on athletic activities will now end May 31. Read More »
A look at the Syracuse 8 boycott 50 years later
This episode features our Syracuse 8 series 50 years after the SU football players boycotted spring practices. Read More »
Class of 2021 defensive lineman Hayden Nelson commits to SU
3-star recruit and defensive lineman Hayden Nelson became the fifth Class of 2021 player to commit to Syracuse. Read More »
Anwar Sparrow breaks down his decision to commit to Syracuse
The three-star linebacker was recruited by new defensive backs coach Chip West, and selected the Orange over Appalachian State. Read More »
4 former Syracuse players sign as undrafted free agents following NFL draft
Adams, Coleman, Jackson and Riley will join Alton Robinson and Sterling Hofrichter as Syracuse players from last season in the NFL. Read More »
Punter Sterling Hofrichter selected by Atlanta Falcons in 7th round
Hofrichter was a four-time Ray Guy Award candidate, and ended his career with the most punting yards in Syracuse history. Read More »
Defensive end Alton Robinson drafted in 5th round by Seattle Seahawks
Robinson, the first Syracuse player drafted in 2020, was named an All-ACC selection twice during his Syracuse career. Read More »
‘What are we going to do?’: How no Pro Day impacts potential NFL prospects
Syracuse’s Pro Day was canceled due to the coronavirus. Now, players are forced to exercise amid quarantine and market themselves to NFL teams. Read More »
Former Syracuse head coach Frank Maloney dies at age 79
Maloney hired Tom Coughlin, Nick Saban and Jerry Angelo during his 6 years coaching the Orange. Read More »
Carrier Dome renovations likely halted by latest nonessential work order
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo released a revised list on Friday morning determining essential and non-essential businesses. Read More »
SU’s Manley Field House could serve as surge hospital
In Onondaga County, the coronavirus case total rose to 111 Thursday. Read More »
Syracuse Athletics draws record $99.8 million in revenue
SU’s basketball and football programs combined for 80.9% of all athletic revenue Read More »
Terry Lockett brings family-man mindset to SU as 1st Class of 2021 commit
Syracuse’s first commit, a 3-star defensive tackle from Massachusetts, has already started recruiting more prospects to join "La Familia." Read More »
4 takeaways from Dino Babers' National Signing Day press conference
Syracuse's head coach didn't give any word on the reported hire of defensive coordinator Tony White. Read More »
Syracuse hires former Arizona State coach Tony White as defensive coordinator
After Zach Arnett flipped to Mississippi State, Syracuse has found its next defensive coordinator. Read More »
Sam Heckel retires from football after multiple injuries
Heckel started 14 of the 26 games he played in during his Syracuse career. Read More »
Defensive coordinator Zach Arnett flips from Syracuse to Mississippi State
Zach Arnett was San Diego State's defensive coordinator for a season, coaching the Aztecs to one of the best defensive seasons in the country. Read More »
Syracuse's 2020 football schedule released
Syracuse opens the 2020 season on Friday Sept. 4 at Boston College. Read More »
Syracuse hires Sterlin Gilbert as offensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach
The Orange averaged 12 points per game fewer in 2019 compared to 2018 and regressed in key areas. Read More »
Syracuse announces Zach Arnett as new defensive coordinator
Brian Ward was fired after a Nov. 2 loss to Boston College, and Arnett now fills the vacant full-time role. Read More »
Remembering the best Syracuse athletes of the decade
From football to rowing, check out the best Syracuse athletes from the past 10 years, as voted on by The D.O.'s sports staff. Read More »
Syracuse's leading receiver Trishton Jackson declares for 2020 NFL Draft
By declaring for the NFL Draft, Trishton Jackson will forego his final year of eligibility. Read More »
D.O. Sports' 10 most newsworthy stories of fall 2019
Our staff compiled the 10 most newsworthy stories of fall 2019, from firing Brian Ward to #NotAgainSU. Read More »
D.O. Sports' 10 best-written stories of fall 2019
Our staff selected the 10 best stories from the past semester, from a personal heartfelt senior day column to a profile of SU women’s soccer’s new head coach. Read More »