Tag: linebackers
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How Concerning Are Injuries to Elmore and Thompson?
Even with all the positives from Syracuse’s 31-7 triumph over Louisville Saturday, it was very alarming how many Orange players were going down with injuries. Sean Tucker, Stefon Thompson, and Chris Elmore all had to leave the game. While Tucker was able to return, Thompson and Elmore both returned to the sidelines on crutches in…
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Syracuse’s Most Important Players: #4 Mikel Jones
After an interesting first weekend of college football, Syracuse and its faithful supporters are itching for some on-field competition. The first weekend qualified as interesting because there were definitely some kinks that teams had to work out. The Orange begin their season on September 4th at Ohio. The Bobcats only played three games last year,…
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Lee Kpogba Remains on Syracuse Roster After Off-Season Issues
Syracuse Football officially released its 2021 roster today, complete with all returning players and incoming freshman. It’s great to finally see guys like Garrett Shrader, Justin Lamson and Duce Chestnut locked in place as members of the Orange. However, there was one player from 2020 who fans might not have expected to spy on this…
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Syracuse Adds Two Linebacker Commits
The month of May has been good to Syracuse football, and this past week was no different. SU landed two outside linebackers when Malik Matthew committed on May 22, followed by Austin Roon on May 24. Matthew held offers from Boston College, Rutgers, Buffalo, and others. At 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds Matthew already has the…
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What Does Syracuse’s Move Back to the 4-3 Defense Mean?
Dino Babers released his week one depth chart earlier this week and one notable thing stuck out. For the time being, the Orange is switching from the previously reported 4-2-5 nickel defense back to its conventional 4-3. What that means is Syracuse will lose a defensive back (the nickelback) and add a linebacker to the…
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Syracuse Football Position Preview 2018: Linebackers
This year’s SU Football team has plenty in common with last year’s squad: head coach Dino Babers, starting quarterback Eric Dungey and starting running backs Dontae Strickland and Moe Neal. However, this year’s group of linebackers couldn’t be more different. The Orange lost defensive leaders Zaire Franklin and Paris Bennett, two players who showcased incredible…
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Syracuse Football Position Preview: Linebackers
When you think of Syracuse under Dino Babers, offense immediately rushes to the mind. And rightfully so. Especially when the defense finished the 2016 season ranked 122nd out of 128 teams in total defense, while allowing 501.1 yards per game. The summary of the defense‚Äôs season came in the final game when it surrendered 76…
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Looking at the Syracuse Orange Linebackers
After anchoring the team last year, the linebacker corps. returns most of its unit.
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Great Expectations: Where to See Improvements for Syracuse’s April 19 Spring Game
The Fizz breaks down what you improvements you can expect at the April 19 spring game.
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Dyshawn Davis & Linebackers Have Become the Heart of Syracuse’s Defense
Chuck Bullough will have to get this group into the backfield to slow down some explosive ACC attacks.
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Eye for an Eye: Syracuse Battles FIU for LB Duo, Crosses NY’s Dalton Off List
The inside scoop on Syracuse’s late battles, including a tug of war with the Panthers.
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Linebacker Community College
If Penn State is Linebacker U., Syracuse is Linebacker Community College right now.
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