Tag: Scott Shafer
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SU Top 100: #73 Zaire Franklin
Our SU top 100 list continues with another Syracuse football great. Over his career at middle linebacker for the Orange, Zaire Franklin was a leader. Franklin was just the second three-year captain at Syracuse, and the first since the 19th century. Over his four year career, Franklin never missed a game, starting the last 39. …
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Former Fizz: Seth Goldberg (SU 2012-2016)
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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Former Fizz: Connor Morrissette (SU 2013-2017)
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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Comparing Dino with the Past: Why Babers May Be Coaching for His Job in Year Three
The third year for a college football head coach is often a defining one. By year three, there is usually a sense of where a program is heading under its coach. Sometimes, the third year has been time for change. Not to say that will be the case with Dino Babers, but back-to-back 4-win seasons…
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“Emotional Roller Coaster” Too Much for Syracuse Football in Loss to Middle Tennessee
It is the first time the Orange and the Blue Raiders have ever meet, and it was a closer game than many thought it would be. And, according to Dino Babers and some players, the 30-23 loss was a more emotional game than the Orange was prepared for. Scott Shafer was a Distraction to SU…
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The Fizz Predicts Syracuse and MTSU
Logan Grossman: Syracuse 34 Middle Tennessee State 21 The Orange simply cannot afford to lose this game, especially given the schedule that lies ahead, beginning in two weeks with a trip to Death Valley. MTSU is similar to Syracuse in that its defense is its clear weakness. The difference is Syracuse is a weak Power…
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How was Scott Shafer faring through a year (plus one week) as SU head coach?
When Scott Shafer left the Carrier at the end of the 2015 season, it was on the shoulders of his players after after a win over Boston College. Less than two years later, he’ll return to the Dome Saturday to face his old team as a member of the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders. The…
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Former SU Football Head Coach Scott Shafer Returns to Syracuse
The last time we saw Scott Shafer, Syracuse football players carried him off the Carrier Dome field in celebration. The Orange had just secured a thrilling final-second victory over Boston College to end the 2015 season. The end of that game would also wind up being the end of Shafer‚Äôs SU career. Shafer‚Äôs career at…
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Getting To Know Syracuse’s Next Opponent: Middle Tennessee State
After a stellar week one performance, the Orange elevates its competition to the FBS level this week against Middle Tennessee State, AKA the school you never knew existed until SU‚Äôs 2016 Final Four run. While there is a lack of familiarity with the school, there is one known for Syracuse fans. The Blue Raiders defense…
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Syracuse Tabloids: SU coaches get paid a lot; so does ‘Melo
It’s hard to cover college sports in the summer, guys. There are no sports to cover. Sure, a graduate transfer visit here and a scholarship offer there, but for the most part us writers are left out to dry. In an effort to keep the news cycle going (and meet deadline), some of us are…
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Remember Them? A Look at First Seasons from 2016 SU Football Decommits
After the Scott Shafer firing SU‚Äôs 2016 recruiting class had some major turnover. Eleven players left after the coaching change and there was even some post Signing Day drama. Of the players who at one time were committed to Syracuse last year, seven played roles in their first seasons with their new teams. Monquavion Brinson:…
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Monday Recruiting: Dino Babers’ Philosophy Differs From Scott Shafer’s
Babers isn’t trying to make a big recruiting splash.
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Comparing Dino Babers’ and Scott Shafer’s First Recruiting Class
Dino Baber’s first recruiting class is shaping up to be similar to Scott Shafer’s.
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Decommits Just Part of the Process for Syracuse Football
Syracuse has lost eight members of its class of 2016, but this is expected when a coaching change is made.
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Meet Syracuse Football’s New Staff: Sean Lewis
Sean Lewis was never known as an outstanding playmaker. After committing to Wisconsin as a quarterback out of high school he switched to tight end after his freshman year, and in his four years with the Badgers he amassed eight yards (a one-yard kick return in his junior year and a seven-yard reception his senior…
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“Torture” Comments By Scott Shafer’s Wife Are Ridiculous
Editor’s Note: A few readers have suggested Missy Shafer’s comments were merely a light-hearted joke. I was not present when she said them. I am reacting to reading them in print. I have searched for the video of them, I have not found it. If you have a link, please email me: damon.amendolara@cbsradio.com. If she…
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2017 ‘Cuse Linebacker Commit Isaiah McDuffie Is, “Staying With The Orange”
While some commits are unsure of their futures, McDuffie still pledges SU.
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Where Do Syracuse Football Commits Stand With SU After Shafer Firing?
SU’s 2016 class will surely look different without Shafer.
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Syracuse Makes Right Move in Firing Scott Shafer
Syracuse made the right decision in¬†firing Scott Shafer. He¬†was in over his head as a coach at the power 5 level, but I have no problem allowing him to coach the final game vs. BC. Some think it’s too awkward to have a lame duck coach on the sideline with the guillotine already fallen. But…
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Scott Shafer Fired: Mark Coyle Had Little Choice
Scott Shafer has been fired after three seasons as the Syracuse Head Coach.
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The Wheels Fall Off For Syracuse Against NC State
I think I have run out of ways to say Syracuse football lost. The streak is up to eight losses in a row after Syracuse fell to NC State 42-29 Saturday, leaving only next week‚Äôs game against Boston College as the Orange‚Äôs last hope for ‚Äúimprovement‚Äù over last season. As for today‚Äôs game, it wasn‚Äôt…
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Syracuse Fights and Claws In A Losing Effort To Clemson, Will It Be Enough For Shafer?
SU showed promise, but couldn’t get the win.
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Clemson’s Swinney Thinks Scott Shafer Should Stay… But Why?
A lot of the Clemson coach’s argument doesn’t make sense.
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Key To Victory: Contain Lamar Jackson
Syracuse needs to find a way to contain Louisville’s dual threat quarterback.
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Scott Shafer’s Head Scratching Decisions Headline Syracuse’s 45-21 Loss to FSU
Syracuse gets blown out in Tallahassee but all of the talk is about Scott Shafer.
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Shafer’s Clock Management Comments Make Little Sense
When Scott Shafer defended his decision to not allow Pitt to score in the waning minutes of Saturday’s loss I had a familiar feeling. He’s in over his head leading this program. By now you know the situation: Syracuse and Pitt tied at 20, Panthers first down at the 18, with 1:39 remaining. Had SU…
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Syracuse and 5-Star Transfer Chris Clark Part Ways
Syracuse has decided not to honor Chris Clark’s commitment.
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Orange Has a Chance to Play Spoiler Against Newly-Ranked Panthers
Pittsburgh and Syracuse have always been conference foes.¬† Since flipping to the ACC, however, they have become forced rivals in the last three seasons.¬† Whether it be on the turf or the hardwood, when the Panthers and Orange matchup, it‚Äôs usually a pretty close contest. Newly 25th-ranked Pitt will visit the Dome for homecoming this…
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Firing Shafer?  Probably a Bad Idea.
For those calling for head coach Scott Shafer‚Äôs head, here‚Äôs a plea: just wait for it.¬† Yesterday‚Äôs loss to Virginia is just as hard to think about as it was to watch, and seeing the Orange let the game slip away in the final minutes of the fourth quarter and eventually the third overtime period…
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Syracuse Adds QB Lindsey Scott to the Class of 2016
The Orange added their 14th commit to the class of 2016, QB Lindsey Scott.
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Tim Lester’s Offense Needs Eric Dungey
Eric Dungey missing the LSU game could have a long-lasting impact on the Syracuse offense.
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Can Syracuse Football Make A Bowl?
In an ‚ÄúACC stock watch‚Äù article on ESPN.com Monday, David Hale said he was ‚Äúbuying‚Äù Syracuse‚Äôs bowl hopes. It may seem a bit far-fetched for those of us who have been watching this team for the past year, but it still begs the question: how would the Orange get there? Six wins gets Syracuse to…
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Biggest Key to Victory Against Central Michigan and Beyond: Red Zone Offense
Syracuse’s strong defensive performance — and a couple of huge plays — overshadowed the team’s biggest issue; red zone efficiency.
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Why Terrel Hunt’s SU Career Is Most Likely Over
Terrel Hunt’s season, and likely his Orange career, is over after he suffered an Achilles injury on Friday.
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