Tag: Donovan McNabb
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SU Top 100: #8 Donovan McNabb
It‚Äôs hard to think of a four-year starter, and conference record three-time Big East Offensive Player of the Year as someone who overcame odds. But there was a time when the greatest quarterback in Syracuse history wasn‚Äôt even thought to be a quarterback. As a dual-threat, many schools wanted him as a receiver or tailback.…
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SU Top 100: #18 Marvin Harrison
Next up on the Fizz‚Äôs Top 100 list is a prolific pass-catcher from Philadelphia who went on to set Syracuse‚Äôs single-season receiving record, and win a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts. Marvin Harrison comes in at number 18. Harrison grew up in the Center City area of Philly and attended Roman Catholic High School,…
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Top 3 Quarterbacks in Syracuse History Part 3
It won’t come as a surprise to find that Donovan McNabb is the greatest QB in the history of the Syracuse football program. McNabb finished his career in the NFL with over 40,000 total yards, over 250 passing total TDs along with 6 pro bowl appearances. It‚Äôs no doubt he had a great career at…
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Top 3 Home Wins in Syracuse Football History Part 2
The Top 3 Syracuse home wins list continues with another blowout. The 27-point victory of Penn State in 1987 earned the third spot on the list. No. 2 goes to a win with a margin almost double the size, with the stakes twice as high. 2. Syracuse Repeats as Big East Champions The Orange won…
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Former Fizz: Damon Amendolara (SU 1997-2001)
Former Fizz is a new interview series where we talk with previous Orange Fizz staff writers about Syracuse sports from when they were on campus. Topics include specific players and games, special memories and of course Jim Boeheim throughout the years. You can listen to all of the episodes on the Orange Fizz SoundCloud or…
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The Top 5 Syracuse Players in NFL History
Over the years, more than 200 players have come through Syracuse before heading to the NFL. Hopefully there’s many more under Dino Babers that have futures in the league as well, but here we look at the five who have made the biggest impression on the league. Number 5. Donovan McNabbAppropriately, this ranking matches his…
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Eric Dungey Isn’t Just Good, He’s Big-Time
Syracuse proved that it‚Äôs capable of beating a quality opponent on Saturday, but that‚Äôs not all it showed. If you watched the Orange down NC State, you would‚Äôve seen that Syracuse has a big-time player in quarterback Eric Dungey. Not just a talented, effective or impressive player, but a big-time one. Dungey was named ACC…
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Why is Donovan McNabb the Butt of So Many Jokes?
If you’re a Syracuse fan, the last truly transcendent player in program history is Donovan McNabb. Dwight Freeney had an amazing SU career and went onto become one of the best pass rushers in the NFL. Chandler and Arthur Jones were sensational for the Orange as well, and carried that success into prolific pro careers.…
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Youth is Served in the Fizz 5: Syracuse Freshman Break Out in Win Over Wake
Brisley Estime was one of the freshman that had huge games in SU’s 4th win of the season.
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Is Gross Making a Mistake Holding Both McNabb & McPherson Days in ’13?
Is SU just pandering to sell tickets by cramming them both into the same season?
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McNabb’s Jersey Retirement: What’s Next SU Name To Hang in the Dome?
Syracuse smartly decides to hang McNabb’s name from the rafters, so who else is deserving?
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NFL Player & Coach Tell Fizz Donovan McNabb Has Football Left
Does the Syracuse legend have one more run left in him?
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Syracuse Football Needs New Facilities To Remain Competitive in the Big East
SU has made the leap from terrible to respectable, but the next step can be difficult.
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FizzCast: Season Preview with Derrell Smith
The Orange linebacker on the bowl goal and McNabb’s legacy.
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Did McNabb Doom Himself?
Philly was brutal. But there’s also something broken with the puzzle on D-Nabb’s side.
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