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Three Questions for SU Football after the Spring Game
The Syracuse football spring game has come and gone. While last week’s preview of a new offense and a strong bunch of returners on the defensive side gave the Fizz plenty of positive takeaways, there are still some questions we need answered about Syracuse football. Does Garrett Shrader Work in the Robert Anae Offense? Shrader…
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Three Things to Watch in SU’s Spring Game: Offense
It may not seem like spring in Central New York, but the calendar does not lie. Syracuse football’s spring practices are in full swing, and the Orange have the chance to showcase their skills in front of the fanbase this Friday, April 1, in the first Orange and Blue game since 2019 (tune into ACCN…
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SU Football’s Spring Ball Check-In
With Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball officially in the offseason and SU men‚Äôs lacrosse mired under .500, there isn‚Äôt a ton of sports news hitting the Salt City as of late. The late-spring, early-summer period of SU sports doesn‚Äôt offer a lot in the way of excitement, but Dino Babers and company have started working towards the…
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Is a big-play wide receiver the final piece of SU’s transfer portal puzzle?
Photo courtesy of the Lansing State Journal
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Recent SU QB Transfer Commit Dan Villari Could Be Taysom Hill 2.0
Syracuse football made a splash in the transfer portal earlier this week. The Orange scooped up Michigan transfer Dan Villari from the portal. The Long Island native spent two seasons in Ann Arbor before deciding to seek a new destination. The dual-threat quarterback was the third-string signal caller for the Wolverines. As soon as Villari…
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Which Transfer Portal QBs Should SU Go After?
UPDATE 12/14/21: Just minutes after this article was published, Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. committed to play at Washington. With early signing day set for tomorrow, Syracuse football is now well entrenched in its retooling phase ahead of 2022. The Orange overachieved last year, but now face difficult choices when it comes to personnel. Tomorrow‚Äôs…
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By The Numbers: How NC State Scorched SU 41-17
As SU football‚Äôs 2021 season winds down, the Orange have dealt with two consecutive blowouts at the hands of conference opponents. Yesterday‚Äôs matchup was a little closer than the last, but ‚ÄòCuse still fell hard at NC State. Let‚Äôs take a look at some reasons why. 5 Of all the culprits for yesterday‚Äôs loss, Syracuse‚Äôs…
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For SU Football, A Disappointing But Predictable Ending Looms
As positively as it can be said, it wasn‚Äôt supposed to end this way for Syracuse football. By that, we mean the team that was picked to go winless in the ACC and finish with around three wins has exceeded all expectations. The Orange are now 5-5 and better than anyone thought they would be,…
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SU Football’s Bye-Week To-Do List
1. Get Healthy This has become a bye-week clich√© in football, but it’s especially true for Syracuse this year. While the Orange have been elusive in avoiding the injury bug compared to last year, there are still a lot of bumps and bruises that need to heal in order for SU to continue playing their…
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By The Numbers: How SU Silenced BC 21-6
In a game not as close as the score would indicate, Syracuse raced away from Boston College in the second half yesterday for its second straight conference win. With the victory, the Orange are back over .500. Let‚Äôs take a look at some figures that explain how SU accomplished that yesterday. 19 Immediately, Syracuse‚Äôs strong…
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Syracuse Takes Down BC 21-6 in a Tale of Two Halves
Syracuse headed into the halftime break in an anemic state trailing 3-0. It was like the Rutgers game all over again. The offense was logging three-and-out after three-and-out and largely had no impact. SU‚Äôs only positive drive resulted in a (questionable) Garrett Shrader fumble at the five yard line. Everything changed in the second half. …
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Garrett Shrader’s Career Day Cements Arrival Of A New Era
Syracuse‚Äôs win over Virginia Tech last Saturday should still have SU fans walking with a little extra zip in their step. Yes, it was the program‚Äôs first win at Lane Stadium since 2001. Yes, it was a dramatic last-second victory. But most of all, it was a coming out party for a blossoming offensive star:…
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Syracuse Stock Up / Stock Down: Week 8
It‚Äôs always more fun to take a trip to the stock market coming off a big win. Perhaps the market has more customers this week? Well let‚Äôs give the people what they want. The intel on who‚Äôs rising and who‚Äôs falling. If you bought stock in Sean Tucker or Garrett Shrader early on, you‚Äôre probably…
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By The Numbers: How SU Stunned Virginia Tech 41-36
Syracuse‚Äôs come-from-behind win over Virginia Tech was as unexpected as it was impressive. Here are a few key numbers that helped lead the Orange to a surprising victory at Lane Stadium. 410 Garrett Shrader‚Äôs 410 total yards were the primary driver behind a solid day for the Syracuse offense. Apart from another end-of-half snafu at…
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Syracuse Beats Virginia Tech In a 41-36 Thriller
After three consecutive one possession losses, Garrett Shrader played hero with a 45-yard touchdown pass to Damien Alford with 19 seconds remaining. That third down heave propelled the Orange to their first road ACC win since 2019 and a 4-4 record. SU also grabbed its first ACC win in Blacksburg. The first half flew by.…
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As Last Man Standing, Accountability Falls On Dino Babers More Than Ever
These days, being the head coach of a Division I college football team for six seasons is a serious accomplishment. Dino Babers has been lead man at Syracuse since 2016. Not many other coaches hired that year are still around with their same teams. Given his longevity, Babers has presided over a distinct period of…
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DeVito’s Departure: A Sign of the Times or A Sign of the Program?
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By The Numbers: How Clemson Silenced SU 17-14
After a couple of days to process Friday night‚Äôs loss to Clemson, the sting hasn‚Äôt quite gone away for Syracuse. Let‚Äôs take a look at some of the key figures that led to SU‚Äôs demise. 20 Quarterback Garrett Shrader‚Äôs 20 incompletions on Friday night were as large a reason Syracuse lost as any. Whether they…
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Syracuse Drops Heartbreaker to Clemson, 17-14
Syracuse came into Friday night seeking to snap a two-game losing streak and knock off a heated rival in the Clemson Tigers. Unfortunately, SU couldn‚Äôt seal the deal and fell 17-14 in front of its home fans. Andre Szmyt‚Äôs potential game-tying 48-yard field goal fell short with under a minute to play. Szmyt‚Äôs miss was…
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By The Numbers: How SU Let #19 Wake Forest Get Away
It‚Äôs been a tough last 16 hours or so for Syracuse fans. The Orange dropped an unexpectedly winnable game against No. 19 Wake Forest last night, and there‚Äôs plenty to talk about. Let‚Äôs dive into some of the game‚Äôs more important numbers. 354 Syracuse put up a staggering 354 rushing yards against Wake Forest. Quarterback…
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Syracuse Comes Up Just Short Against Wake Forest, 40-37
SU entered this Saturday seeking its first regular-season win over a ranked team since beating NC State in 2018. However, it was not to be. The Orange pushed Wake Forest all the way to overtime, but fell 40-37 on a walk-off 22-yard touchdown catch from Deacs wideout A.T. Perry. The Positives First, let‚Äôs go over…
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Stock Up / Stock Down: Week 5
‚ÄòStock Up/Stock Down‚Äô aims to illustrate which SU football players are on the rise and which are on the decline. These decisions are made based on playing time, actually making plays, and statistics amongst other things. When it comes to last Saturday‚Äôs game between Syracuse and Florida State, let‚Äôs just make the disclaimer that that…
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Here’s Why Syracuse’s FSU Loss is a Net Positive
Alright, a loss is going to sting, especially this year when Syracuse is competitive. But after the 33-30 road loss, there might actually be more positive takeaways than negative. This column won’t change the fact that SU is still winless at Doak Campbell Stadium, and that they begin ACC play 0-1 after a win slipped…
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Syracuse Drops 33-30 Heartbreaker to Florida State
Syracuse traveled down to Tallahassee seeking its first win in Doak Campbell Stadium… EVER. Unfortunately for the Orange, history reared its ugly head in the final moments. Florida State kicker Ryan Fitzgerald nailed a game-winning 34-yard field goal to propel FSU to a 33-30 win. QB1 Garrett Shrader was electric. He tallied 150 yards in…
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SU’s Impressive Start Should Vindicate Dino Babers
A few quick Google searches on how to cook crow don‚Äôt yield much. YouTube says to pan fry it, while other sites say it‚Äôs better raw than it is cooked. No thanks. I‚Äôll leave that to Lithuanians, who apparently love the stuff. I learn something every day. Such research is all part of the penance…
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The ACC Has Just Become Syracuse’s Best Friend
“If you were a chick, who’s the one guy you would sleep with?” “John Stamos!” “What?! Did we just become best friends?!” One of the most memorable scenes in the cult classic “Step Brothers” features Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly realizing they were metaphorically looking in the mirror. After this weekend, perhaps Syracuse is…
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Syracuse’s Self-Inflicted QB Controversy Continues For Another Week
On Saturday night, Dino Babers was just two minutes and 29 seconds of game clock away from setting himself up for a perfect week. Syracuse was up 29-9 against the Ohio Bobcats in a well-played season opener. Running back Sean Tucker went bananas for a career day, while hotshot true freshman cornerback Duce Chestnut played…
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How Close is Garrett Shrader to Playing?
After all the excitement in Central New York with an athletic, shiny, SEC quarterback transferring to Syracuse, many fans might have walked away from the 29-9 win over Ohio unsatisfied. Garrett Shrader only had one pass for eight yards and one carry for eight yards, while Tommy DeVito managed a run-heavy offense. Head Coach Dino…
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Here’s Why Babers Had to Start DeVito Even If He’s Not the Best QB
Football can be politics. Look at the departure of Oklahoma and Texas to the SEC. The maneuvering was done behind closed doors, and relationships have been broken forever. Why do some head coaches get the benefit of the doubt after a 6-6 campaign, but others get run out of town? The behind-the-scenes politics of decision-makers…
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Could Syracuse End Up Using Both Its QBs?
On Sunday, Syracuse football was tabbed as a road underdog in its opener against the Mid-American Conference Ohio Bobcats, and it’s the latest prediction not to take Syracuse seriously. Part of the doubt and uncertainty around the team‚Äôs progress stems from the quarterback position. Any Syracuse fan paying even slight attention to the team knows…
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