Tag: special teams
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Who Is Brady Denaburg And Why Is He So Important?
With the exception of the offensive line, no element of football is more under-appreciated and not talked about enough than kicking- both field goals and PATs. Andre Szmyt’s tenure at Syracuse was a roller coaster. He won the Groza Award in 2018 only to stumble big time but bounce back last season. Szmyt is gone,…
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Syracuse’s Special Teams Must Be Special
During Syracuse’s 1-6 meltdown at the end of last season, there were many issues to blame. A lethargic run defense. Injuries. Lack of discipline. No reliable receivers behind Oronde Gadsden. As glaring as all of those are, one key aspect of football that the Orange failed in has been swept under the rug a bit.…
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Syracuse Special Teams Trending in the Right Direction
Syracuse just received its 15th commitment in the class of 2022, getting a pledge from Maryland native and “4.5 star” long snapper Ethan Stangle. There is no doubt Stangle’s commitment was purely the work of new SU special teams coordinator Bob Ligashesky. Yes, this is a long snapper. But this is one of a few…
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Syracuse Football’s Secret Weapon That No One Is Talking About
Syracuse Football is one game into its 2021 season and there are plenty of guys that have already impressed. Against Ohio, Sean Tucker rushed for a career high 181 yards, Tommy DeVito looked poised and worthy of the QB1 title, and Duce Chestnut made eight tackles and snagged an interception without allowing a first down.…
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Special Teams Issues Continue to Plague Syracuse
Take one look at the box score, and it‚Äôs easy to blame the Syracuse defense for the team‚Äôs 50-33 loss to Notre Dame on Saturday. The Orange allowed the Irish to pile up 654 yards, and if the game had remained competitive down the stretch, the Golden Domers would have put an even bigger number…
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SU Football’s Efficiency on Special Teams: An Early Season Highlight?
Special teams may be something special this year.
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Not For Kicks: 3-Star Placekicker Sterling Hofrichter Visits Syracuse
The Orange knows it’s in need of some special teams upgrades.
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