Tag: defensive backs
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The Three Position Groups That Will Determine Syracuse’s 2023 Success
A little under a year ago, we stated that Syracuse’s wide receivers, offensive line, and defensive backs would be key factors in whether the Orange had a successful 2022. Two of those groups were relatively successful- Oronde Gadsden’s emergence and a tenacious pass defense were major contributors toward SU’s 6-0 start. But mediocre blocking led…
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How is Dino Babers Filling the Gaps in His Coaching Staff?
While Syracuse men’s basketball is riding the ups and downs of its ACC slate, SU football is quietly trying to rebuild its staff and roster after losing key players in the transfer portal and coaches to other universities. The thrill of the almighty dollar has left the Orange without key leaders on both sides of…
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Part III: Syracuse Football is Successful If… Secondary Stars Show Out
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What Syracuse Football Is Getting In Alijah Clark
While the Syracuse basketball team is falling apart, Syracuse football is adding to its roster. On Tuesday, Alijah Clark announced he is transferring to the Orange. The defensive back comes to SU from Rutgers where he played one season and appeared in seven games. Clark is listed at 6-foot-1, 195 lbs. and was raised in…
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What Should SU Except in Year One of Duce Chestnut?
Darian “Duce” Chestnut has the potential to be a game changer on the defensive side of the ball. The freshman from Camden, New Jersey has electric speed and multi-positional ability (13 career special teams touchdowns in high school). However, he is stepping into a crowded room of defensive backs. Chestnut has real potential, but we…
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3-Star DB Jeremiah Wilson Commits to SU
Syracuse football broke out of a long commitment drought today with the addition of 3-star cornerback Jeremiah Wilson. Wilson is the fifth total commit in the class, and his decision comes just five days removed from his official visit. WIlson is the second player from Florida in the class, and the first since fellow Floridian…
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How Important is Garrett Williams to SU’s Defensive Backfield?
Syracuse football has a lot of work to do ahead of next fall. Last season‚Äôs 1-10 mark still shouldn‚Äôt sit right with anyone, but there are caveats to what was a brutal year. It‚Äôs probably hard to find a team that was more stricken by injuries and COVID opt-outs than Syracuse, and the youth the…
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Syracuse bolsters secondary with three-stars Cole, Greenwood
For the first time in a couple of months, Syracuse football finally has some down time. SU won‚Äôt find out its bowl opponent until Sunday and even after that will have at least three more weeks until it plays another game. But don‚Äôt let that down time fool you, the Orange were still very active…
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Does Syracuse Have the Depth to Withstand This Rash of Injuries?
We examine the units that are both best and worst prepared to cope with losing players.
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