Author: Drew Carter
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Key to Syracuse vs. Virginia Tech: Eric Dungey’s Legs
Last time an ACC juggernaut visited the Carrier Dome, it didn‚Äôt end well for Syracuse. This week, when No. 17 Virginia Tech travels to Central New York, Orange fans might want to shield their eyes. The Hokies are favored by three touchdowns, and that might not even do justice to the gap between the two…
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2017 Syracuse Target Brandon Randolph Commits to Arizona
Syracuse is chasing several blue-chip backcourt recruits in the Class of 2017, but one of those promising players is taking his talents to the opposite side of the country. Brandon Randolph, a four-star shooting guard, committed to Arizona on Wednesday, choosing the Wildcats over the Orange, Wake Forest, and Oregon. ‚ÄúIt was a great atmosphere…
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How Will Hurricane Matthew Affect Syracuse vs. Wake Forest?
When Syracuse visits Wake Forest Saturday night in an all-ACC affair, weather could play a huge role. Hurricane Matthew is hammering the southern portion of America‚Äôs east coast, and heavy rain and winds are expected to hit BB&T Field during the game. Hurricane Matthew carried a Category 4 rating (on a 1-5 scale) on its…
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Key to Syracuse vs. Wake Forest: Red Zone
Dave Clawson is a man of routine. Wake Forest’s 49-year-old head coach¬†helmed three programs before taking over the Demon Deacons, and each of his teams has followed a similar path: flounder for the first two years under Clawson‚Äôs tutelage, gain respectability and compete for a bowl in his third season, then drastically improve in year…
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Special Teams Issues Continue to Plague Syracuse
Take one look at the box score, and it‚Äôs easy to blame the Syracuse defense for the team‚Äôs 50-33 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday. The Orange allowed the Irish to pile up 654 yards, and if the game had remained competitive down the stretch, the Golden Domers would have put an even bigger number…
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Key to Syracuse vs. Notre Dame: Who Can Limit Big Plays?
Less than a month after entering the 2016 season inside the top 10 in both the Coaches and AP polls, Notre Dame‚Äôs bowl prospects are in serious doubt. The Irish enter Saturday‚Äôs showdown against Syracuse with a 1-3 record, and suddenly, it feels like the Orange has a legitimate shot to knock off one of…
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Syracuse Outlasts UConn, 31-24
After back-to-back losses by a combined 59 points, Syracuse got back to .500 with a 31-24 win at Connecticut on Saturday. The Orange shored up its run defense and contained the Huskies‚Äô two-headed ground attack, and relied on a record-breaking performance from one of the nation‚Äôs top receivers to move the ball. SU (2-2) dominated…
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Syracuse Commit Tommy DeVito to Play in Under Armour All-America Game
Tommy DeVito‚Äôs dream summer is over, but the Syracuse commit is still receiving recognition as one of the top high school quarterbacks in the country. On Wednesday, DeVito announced that he will play in the 2017 Under Armour All-America Game, the premier annual showcase for elite high school talent across the country. The game is…
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Can Syracuse Slow Down South Florida’s Rushing Attack?
When searching for a positive takeaway from Syracuse‚Äôs 62-28 loss to Louisville, some Orange fans likely settled on this: the defense has nowhere to go but up. It‚Äôs tough to imagine a way for the unit to play as poorly as it did against the Cardinals. At this point, you‚Äôre probably sick of hearing these…
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No. 13 Louisville Torches Syracuse, 62-28
A freight train named Lamar Jackson rolled through Central New York on Friday, and the Syracuse defense was tied to the tracks. After he opened the season with eight first-half touchdowns against Charlotte, it was hard to imagine a way for Louisville‚Äôs sophomore quarterback to exceed expectations against the Orange ‚Äî but he pulled it…
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Top-50 2017 Recruit Brandon Randolph Will Visit Syracuse This Weekend
In the wake of Syracuse‚Äôs dominant season-opening win against Colgate and leading up to a massive showdown against 19th-ranked Louisville, football is at the forefront of Orange Nation‚Äôs collective mind. But SU still does, in fact, have a basketball team ‚Äî and a pretty good one, at that. Jim Boeheim‚Äôs roster for the upcoming season…
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Syracuse Receivers Look Ready to Explode in 2016
The offense was (as expected) fast, explosive, and efficient. The defense was (as not-so-expected) stout, consistent, and immovable. Despite some struggles in the run game ‚Äî aside from Moe Neal‚Äôs 49-yard touchdown, SU averaged an even two yards per carry on its other 34 attempts ‚Äî and an inability to finish several drives in the…
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Syracuse Forward Matthew Moyer Sidelined at Least Six More Weeks
It‚Äôs been at least four weeks since Matthew Moyer, one-third of Syracuse‚Äôs precocious freshman class, injured his right foot. On August 3, a fan tweeted this picture of the forward wearing a walking boot and holding crutches, but the exact date on which Moyer suffered the injury is unclear. Now, reports indicate that he‚Äôs not…
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NCAA Deems Syracuse Signee James Pierre Academically Ineligible
Syracuse signee James Pierre, a defensive back entering his freshman season, was ruled academically ineligible by the NCAA, head coach Dino Babers said Monday at a press conference. Pierre, the no. 48 safety in 247sports‚Äô 2016 composite rankings, signed with the Orange in mid-May, and was expected to see plenty of playing time in his…
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Two Blue-Chip 2017 Guards Express Interest in Syracuse
A pair of elite 2017 guard recruits solidified their interest in Syracuse over the past few days. The Orange has yet to sign a player in the class of 2017, but if Jim Boeheim could land one or both of the backcourt blue-chippers, SU‚Äôs outlook for the somewhat-distant future would improve immensely. Lonnie Walker, a…
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Syracuse Legend Carmelo Anthony Passes Michael Jordan on Olympic Scoring List
Melo continues to solidify himself as one of the best Olympic players ever.
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Dino Babers Reviews First Day of Syracuse Training Camp
The head coach sounded excited, but tried to keep expectations in check.
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Can Syracuse Guard Franklin Howard Take a Step Forward in 2016-17?
The sophomore has a ton of room for improvement.
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Syracuse Lands Highly-Touted 2017 OLB Nadarius Fagan
The good news keeps coming for Syracuse football.
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Syracuse Adds More Speed to 2017 Class with ATH Russell Thompson-Bishop
The Connecticut native reportedly runs a 4.38 40-yard-dash.
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Syracuse Grad Transfer Target Andrew White III Visits Michigan State
Tom Izzo won’t make recruiting easy for the Orange.
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New Syracuse AD Wildhack Comments on Football Scheduling
SU must walk the fine line between marquee matchups and winnable games.
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Former Syracuse Center Arinze Onuaku Shines in NBA Summer League
The 28-year-old is drawing interest from multiple teams.
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Syracuse Assembles a Linebacking Corps of the Future
The Orange has lured a trio of linebackers that should terrorize the ACC.
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How Former Syracuse Standouts Malachi Richardson and Michael Gbinije Fit in NBA Homes
Both perimeter players slipped down the board.
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2017 WR Nykeim Johnson Commits to Syracuse
The lightning-quick receiver could make magic in Syracuse’s new scheme.
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Syracuse WR Steve Ishmael Has No Ceiling in 2016
The junior could become the fourth SU receiver to crack 1,000 yards.
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Who Will Be Syracuse’s Leading Scorer in 2016-17?
The Orange has an enormous void to fill on the offensive end.
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Syracuse Commit Tommy DeVito Arrives at Elite 11 Finals
The QB is competing against the nation’s best.
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Who’s the Greatest Syracuse Basketball Player of All Time?
There’s no right answer, but let’s try anyway.
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