Tag: Steve Ishmael
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A Checkup on SU’s NFL “Freshmen” With Training Camp Underway
With all the questions about which players will fill open voids this season, why not check in on the NFL rookies who left these voids behind. NFL Training Camp is starting up, and five members of last year‚Äôs Syracuse football team will be participating. After the impressive careers of Zaire Franklin, Steve Ishmael, Ervin Phillips,…
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5/1 FizzCast: Life After Bryce Golden, Tyus Gets His Combine Invite and Syracuse’s NFL Draft Recap
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard look at Syracuse’s options now that Bryce Golden is headed to Butler, evaluate Tyus Battle’s NBA Combine prospects and forecast who has the highest NFL ceiling of Syracuse players that latched on with teams.
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How Did Syracuse Football Fare in the NFL Draft?
It took until day three, but Syracuse football made a late splash in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Orange was in danger of going back to back years without an NFL Draft pick since the 1948 and 1949 drafts, but a late call on Saturday nixed that possibility. Here‚Äôs how it all shaped up this…
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Which Syracuse Players Could Get Picked In The 2018 NFL Draft?
Everyone‚Äôs been talking about it seemingly since last April, but the 2018 NFL Draft starts this Thursday. While Syracuse‚Äôs 4-8 record may not scream NFL prospects, there are a few names that Orange fans could potentially hear called this week. While it likely won‚Äôt be on day one or two, Saturday could hear an SU…
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Syracuse WR Steve Ishmael Named 2nd Team Mid-Season All-American
When Dino Babers took over the head coaching job from Scott Shafer, he promised to bring a fast and exciting offense to the Carrier Dome. He brought with I’m a history of working on high-powered offense with great quarterbacks and even better wide receivers. At his first National Signing Day press conference as head coach,…
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Can Erv Philips be SU’s top receiver?
Week after week, Syracuse fans and beat writers keep making the mistake of thinking they know the Orange football team. Before the season, we thought we knew Syracuse would be 3-1 going into ACC play. We thought we knew Middle Tennessee State would put up as much of a fight on the football field as…
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Why Erv Philips having a big game Saturday was critical for SU
In case you haven‚Äôt heard by now, SU football is 2-3 after a loss to NC State on Saturday. Despite the loss, there was a gigantic bright spot in the form of Erv Philips. The senior wideout caught a school-record and ACC-record 17 passes for 188 yards. Both of those marks also served as career-highs…
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Is Syracuse Wideout Steve Ishmael Primed For A Decline?
Steve Ishmael is doing his best Amba Etta-Tawo impression this season. The senior wideout has filled the shoes of the graduated Etta-Tawo very nicely this season, as evidenced by his nation leading 45 receptions (seven more than the next player) which has produced 512 yards, good for third in the nation. Ishamel‚Äôs strong start has…
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Three takeaways from Syracuse’s loss to LSU
Despite a 2-2 record, it‚Äôs been a bit of a rollercoaster season thus far for SU football. From an emotional loss to Middle Tennessee State in week 2 to a shellacking of Central Michigan in week 3, it‚Äôs been hard to tell just the kind of product Dino Babers was able to put out on…
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Syracuse Sprints Past Central Michigan, 41-17
It looked like Syracuse was on its way to d√©j√† vu all over again. In a Saturday afternoon tilt at the Carrier Dome, the Orange was locked in a tight battle after coming into the contest as a heavy favorite. One week after falling to Middle Tennessee State, 30-23, SU trailed Central Michigan by a…
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Dino Babers Talks Antwan Cordy, Rex Culpepper, and Swag
Syracuse head football coach Dino Babers spoke with the media on the weekly ACC teleconference Wednesday morning. Naturally, one of the first questions focused on free safety Antwan Cordy, who went down with a lower-leg injury in the Orange‚Äôs 50-7 win over Central Connecticut State. ‚ÄúI‚Äôm not gonna talk about who‚Äôs been at practice,‚Äù said…
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3 Takeaways from SU’s easy week one win
Antwan Cordy got hurt again and SU‚Äôs secondary might be in trouble again Every Syracuse fan experienced some devastating d√©j√† vu on Friday night when FS Antwan Cordy went down with an apparent lower-leg injury early in the first quarter. The news then went from bad to worse in the second quarter when Cordy was…
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Syracuse Football Dominates Central Connecticut State
Syracuse football is undefeated. Yeah, it‚Äôs only 1-0. And, no matter how much the SU coaching staff might have talked this game up as some good ‚Äòole competitive play, truly we knew this was basically the Orange‚Äôs preseason game. Syracuse destroyed defeated Central Connecticut State 50-7. The only blemish of the night came when the…
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How Can Syracuse Replace Amba Etta-Tawo’s Production?
Football season sits about three months away and the Orange‚Äôs offensive expectations may be a bit overhyped. After a record-breaking season from All-American Amba Etta-Tawo, the wideout has moved on to the NFL which leaves a large void for Dino Babers‚Äô high-octane offense. However, Etta-Tawo‚Äôs numbers prior to coming to Syracuse would never have suggested…
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Syracuse Holds Off Boston College, 28-20
It looked like it was going to be one of those days for Syracuse. On the first drive of the Orange‚Äôs game at Boston College on Saturday, SU drove down to the BC 35-yard-line, and was within striking distance of the home team‚Äôs end zone. Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey used a hard count to draw…
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How Bad Was Syracuse’s Loss to Notre Dame?
When the clock hit triple zeros at MetLife Stadium Saturday afternoon, many Syracuse fans were left scratching their heads. This was the Orange‚Äôs chance to pick up a marquee win against a historically elite program that has been limping along in recent weeks. Notre Dame entered the season as the 10th ranked team in the…
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Syracuse Receivers Look Ready to Explode in 2016
The offense was (as expected) fast, explosive, and efficient. The defense was (as not-so-expected) stout, consistent, and immovable. Despite some struggles in the run game ‚Äî aside from Moe Neal‚Äôs 49-yard touchdown, SU averaged an even two yards per carry on its other 34 attempts ‚Äî and an inability to finish several drives in the…
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Who Are Syracuse’s Most Important Players For 2016?
With a new regime, who needs to produce in order to propel the Orange to its first bowl since 2013?
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Which Syracuse Players Could Make All-ACC Teams
Zero players make the preseason roster, but who could earn a spot come December?
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Syracuse WR Steve Ishmael Has No Ceiling in 2016
The junior could become the fourth SU receiver to crack 1,000 yards.
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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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Yet Again, the Defense Needs to Step Up
The Orange will be looking to build off of a strong defensive performance against Wake Forest when they take on Central Michigan on Saturday.
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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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Orange Down Wake 30-17, Improve to 2-0
Behind two long TD passes from Eric Dungey, the Orange defeat Wake Forest 30-17.
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Players to Watch Against Rhode Island and Beyond
As the football season begins, the Orange desperately need some of their high-profile players to step up and lead the team.
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Is Steve Ishmael Primed for a Big Season?
Lost in all of the absurd storylines last season (ranging from George McDonald, to the revolving door at quarterback, and the ultimately the team‚Äôs poor¬†performance) was the emergence of Steve Ishmael, a true freshman wide receiver that made his minutes count on the field. SU has lacked a consistent wide receiver group since winning the…
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How Did Syracuse Become The Worst Team in the ACC?
Expectations are very different from what they were a year ago.
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Syracuse Getting Production from Family Connection
Cousins Jarrod West and AJ Long are showing great chemistry so far.
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Philips Growing Comfortable in New-Look SU Offense
As playing time increases, freshman continues to impress.
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Syracuse’s Hickey calls Clemson D-Line the ‘Best I’ve Ever Seen’
How can the Orange combat the vaunted Clemson pass rush?
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Fresh Fizz: Syracuse Offense Finally Clicks with Lester At Helm
What worked well against Wake Forest? Fresh Fizz has you covered.
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Positive Takeaways From Syracuse’s Loss to Florida State
Sure, the Orange lost by 18 points, but there are some positives to consider.
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Syracuse Solution: AJ Long Should Be Orange QB Moving Forward
Coach Shafer should begin the Long Era now.
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Instant Reaction: FSU Wins, AJ Long Impressive in Syracuse Debut
The true freshman looks like the long term solution against Florida State.
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