Tag: John Wildhack
Desko retires after 46 years, Gait becomes SU men’s lacrosse head coach
Men's lacrosse head coach John Desko announced his retirement Monday, and Syracuse named women's lacrosse coach Gary Gait as his successor. Read More »
SU athletes to hold Black Lives Matter march on campus Wednesday
The march will include guest speakers from multiple sports and a performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by former track athlete Chevis Armstead. Read More »
Rivera: My athletic success goes unrecognized until SU retires a woman’s jersey
In refusing to recognize female athletes' accomplishments, Syracuse is degrading women's sports. Read More »
Wildhack: Athletes hosted maskless party of 50+ people amid campus cluster
In an email, Syracuse Director of Athletics John Wildhack scolded SU athletes for hosting a party of over 50 people on Saturday. Read More »
John Wildhack discusses plan for fans in Carrier Dome in 2021
Syracuse’s Athletic Director John Wildhack said the general public likely wouldn’t return to the Dome until lacrosse season. Read More »
Black Oranges, led by former athletes, becomes a blueprint for social change
Black Oranges, which has around 360 members, is on an SU task force implemented by Associate Athletic Director for Diversity and Culture Salatha Willis. Read More »
Wildhack family pledges $1 million to SU athletics program
The Wildhacks want their donation to enhance the college athlete experience and expand their academic support center. Read More »
Without fans in the Dome, local restaurants, businesses adapt on game days
Without fans in the Carrier Dome, local businesses like Varsity Pizza and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que who rely on game day revenue are faced with challenges. Read More »
All sporting events without fans until further notice, SU Athletics says
In a Sept. 11 press release, Syracuse Athletics announced there will be no fans at SU games until further notice. Read More »
John Wildhack has brought stability to SU in 4 years, reporters say
“Wildhack is just steady,” Brent Axe said of the SU athletic director's tenure. “He's been right down the middle. Nothing too controversial either way, done his job well.” Read More »
Current and former SU athletes react to police shooting of Jacob Blake
Several major sports leagues boycotted games yesterday in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Read More »
SU teams still ‘on path to compete this fall,’ John Wildhack says
Wildhack offered a sense of cautious optimism throughout his press conference Tuesday. Read More »
Syracuse extends Athletic Director John Wildhack's contract through 2025
The university is "very pleased" with Wildhack's performance, Chancellor Kent Syverud said. Read More »
Camp Notes: With season in doubt, Babers insists SU prepares to play
Despite the prospects of a fall college football season dwindling, Dino Babers said on Monday that the ACC is on as scheduled. Read More »
Cooper Dawson becomes first Syracuse football player to opt-out of season
SU will honor the scholarship of any athlete who isn’t comfortable playing because of the pandemic. Read More »
5 takeaways from John Wildhack’s press conference on ACC’s plan
No opt-outs yet, Liberty as Syracuse’s first option and more from John Wildhack’s virtual press conference. Read More »
New York to revisit having fans at games, make final decision before season
The final decision is expected prior to the Orange’s Sept. 4 season opener at Boston College. Read More »
ACC expects decision on all fall sports in late July
After delaying fall Olympic sports until Sept. 1, the ACC announced today that a decision on all fall sports would be made in late July. Read More »
Salatha Willis, John Wildhack discuss associate AD position and fall sports
SU announced Monday that Salatha Willis would be the university's first associate athletic director for diversity, culture and climate. Read More »
Marshall Street businesses persist through pandemic, lack of SU students
Onondaga County began its reopening process on May 15 with state approval and moved into phase three on June 12. Read More »
NCAA encourages no athletic activities on Election Day
The NCAA encouraged no athletic activities on Election Day “so athletes can vote and participate in their ultimate responsibility as citizens.” Read More »
Syracuse teams, head coaches weigh in on nationwide protests
Syracuse head coaches and teams have posted on social media and released statements about George Floyd’s death and racial disparities in the country. Read More »
John Wildhack and Herman Frazier discuss fall sports and COVID-19 testing
Both John Wildhack and Herman Frazier addressed the media for an hour on Wednesday, commenting on COVID-19 protocols, racial protests and more. Read More »
About 65 Syracuse players return to campus for voluntary workouts
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, every athlete, coaches, football staff members and Department of Athletics staff members were tested for the virus. Read More »