Tag: football
Syracuse first-year students to receive free admission to season opener
SU first announced the news last Friday at Home to the Dome, a pep-rally like event for first-year students. Read More »
Syracuse to honor the late Dick MacPherson with patch
The blue patch features orange lettering that reads “Mac,” a nod to MacPherson’s nickname of “Coach Mac.” Read More »
Syracuse offensive lineman Donnie Foster no longer with the team
It's unclear why the 6-foot-3, 326-pound center is no longer a part of Syracuse's program. Read More »
What Syracuse Football’s depth chart means entering Week 1
SU’s first depth chart since preseason camp resolves the battle at backup quarterback and several other spots. Read More »
Syracuse head coach Dino Babers on victims of Tropical Storm Harvey: 'My prayers are out to them'
Babers, who has coached for multiple Texas teams, expressed sympathy on Monday to those affected by Tropical Storm Harvey. Read More »
Tracking and handling concussions in college football is left to schools. Doctors think that should change.
A current lack of NCAA and ACC oversight puts the onus on individual schools to handle concussion injuries to athletes. To avoid conflicts of interest, experts recommend the use of independent neurologists to assess players. Read More »
Syracuse football training camp blog: Freshman QB Tommy DeVito still out with sickness
Defensive ends Josh Black and Jake Pickard were both held out of practice while Airon Servais played with heavily taped ankles. Read More »
Junior college defensive lineman Alton Robinson transfers to Syracuse
The Converse, Texas, native signed with Texas A&M out of high school but he was charged with felony robbery in February 2016 and, though the charges were downgraded to two misdemeanors, the Aggies released him in August that year. Read More »
Countdown to Camp: With Dungey's propensity to get hurt, who are the No. 2 and No. 3 options in the pocket?
Eric Dungey has missed significant time in both his seasons as the starter, and backup Zack Mahoney has thrown more than 100 passes in both of them. Who should Orange fans expect to see if Dungey gets hurt again? Read More »
Countdown to Camp: Ravian Pierce provides a dynamic Dino Babers hasn’t had in a tight end
The Southwestern Mississippi Community College transfer had more production in more than half his games last season than Syracuse got from its tight ends for the entire season. Read More »
Countdown to Camp: Devin C. Butler has the speed and Dino Babers has the need
Butler’s athleticism could force him into a starting role on the outside of Syracuse’s passing attack. Read More »
Countdown to Camp: Players will clash for chances in the secondary
The defensive back positions that the SU defense needs to slow down opponent passing attacks are up for grabs headed into training camp Sunday. Read More »
Guard Aaron Roberts lost for season with knee injury, SU Athletics announces
Stalwart guard Aaron Roberts, one of the only two offensive linemen to play every game last season, lost for the year. Read More »
Countdown to Camp: The importance of eliminating Syracuse’s defensive miscues
For the third consecutive season, the Syracuse defense is clouded with uncertainty. SU finished 2016 among the worst defenses in the country. Read More »
Countdown to Camp: Eric Dungey has shown he can lead Syracuse’s offense, but can he do it for a full season?
Eric Dungey put up big stats last year. But the key stat he’ll need to try to reach this year: 12 games played. Read More »
Countdown to Camp: Establishing a run game key to Syracuse offensive success in 2017
Syracuse knows it needs to improve its run game to complement a potent attack through the air. Read More »
Countdown to Camp: Syracuse has 2 wide receiver spots up for grabs
The Orange will have different players auditioning during camp to fill the roles created by the departures of Amba Etta-Tawo and Brisly Estime to the NFL. Read More »
Countdown to Camp: Addition of Austin Valdez bolsters linebacking corps
Graduate transfer Austin Valdez will reportedly spend his final year of eligibility at Syracuse, reuniting with former Bowling Green and now SU head coach Dino Babers Read More »
Countdown to Camp: Orange was the new fast, but can it stay that way?
For Syracuse to have success against a brutal schedule in 2017, its offense will have to take a step forward in Dino Babers’ second year. Read More »
Countdown to Camp: Dontae Strickland and Moe Neal will battle for carries
Dino Babers’ offense doesn’t offer its running backs a ton of carries, so Dontae Strickland and Moe Neal will need to take advantage of handoffs in 2017. Read More »
Syracuse adds 2 former Bowling Green players to coaching staff; to begin fall camp July 30
Trent Greene and Matt Johnson each played for Babers when Bowling Green won the Mid-American Conference in 2015. Read More »
Former junior college defensive end Josh Allen, a Syracuse transfer, medically disqualified from SU
According to a statement Wednesday afternoon from Syracuse Athletics, Allen has been diagnosed with a "cardiac condition." Read More »
Senior wide receiver Ervin Philips named to Biletnikoff Award watch list
Philips finished second on the team in receptions (90), receiving yards (822) and receiving touchdowns (six) last season. Read More »
Redshirt freshman Devon Clarke reinstated; defensive end Jaquwan Nelson no longer with Syracuse
Both were arrested and charged in February for stealing two pairs of “Yeezy” boots, a laptop and a PlayStation 4. Read More »