Tag: Syracuse Orange football
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For SU, It’s the Year of the Underclassmen
After just sixty minutes of game time on the field, one thing has already become clear: this season, it‚Äôs all about the freshmen and sophomores.¬† Syracuse dominated a shaky Rhode Island team in all facets of the game on Friday night, and some unfortunate circumstances have put a couple first-and-second-years in the spotlight for the…
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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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Syracuse Names Team Captains for Upcoming Season
The Orange named its team captains for the football season yesterday, and there are really no surprises on the selections.¬† The offense and defense are both represented by two players each, and all four players will be relied upon heavily throughout the year. Terrel Hunt The fifth-year starting quarterback is undoubtedly the most important cog…
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The Importance of a Good Start vs. Rhode Island
Getting off to a good start may be the most important thing in a college football season, especially for a team that is coming off of a down year.¬† When the season is only 12 games long, a team like SU cannot afford to give any games away, especially against a Rhode Island team that…
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Tale of the Tape: Jasen Rose Names Orange in Top Four
Lost in the excitement of training camp, fan fests, and the ever-approaching season opener against Rhode Island is the ongoing recruiting process.¬† And after a crazy month of July, the Orange is looking to fill its remaining spots in the recruiting class of 2016 between now and National Signing Day in February. Tight end and…
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Ron Thompson and the Dreaded Lower Body Injury
Hands down, junior defensive end Ron Thompson is one of the Orange‚Äôs most important pieces on defense, if not the most important.¬† He stands out among a defensive line unit that graduated defensive ends Robert Welsh and Micah Robinson and nose tackle Eric Crume.¬† The Orange also graduated linebackers Dyshawn Davis, Josh Kirkland, and standout…
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Adam Giordano Leaves Program, Kicking the Orange While It’s Down
As if the Syracuse defense wasn‚Äôt struggling enough, the Orange lost its second freshman in two days as incoming linebacker Adam Giordano decided to leave the program. On the heels of top recruit Marquise Blair being named ineligible by the NCAA, the late addition Giordano decided he would not attend SU.¬† A multi-sport athlete, Giordano…
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Syracuse Cracks Initial Six, Eventual Top-10 of Juwan Burgess
The 2016 recruiting class filled up in the blink of an eye, and without missing a beat, the Orange coaching staff is already looking towards 2017‚Äôs talent.¬† Already with two players committed for three seasons down the road, the Orange is looking to follow-up on 2016‚Äôs talent with a new batch of talented football players.…
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For Syracuse Football, Moe Recruits? No Problems
Head coach Scott Shafer has consistently preached quality over quantity in the recruiting class of 2016, and it looks like it’s starting to pay dividends.¬† After a crazy week of Orange recruiting, hybrid back Moe Neal became the fourth three-star player to commit to SU over the last couple days, although it remains to be…
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Confusion for Three-Star Safety Devon Clarke
All was going well in the land of Orange until some confusion set in surrounding three-star safety Devon Clarke from Florida.¬† After securing two commitments in as many days, the Orange had supposedly added another talented defensive player, which would have kept the coaching staff‚Äôs hot streak going. The only problem: Clarke had lost contact…
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Former Top Recruit Ashton Broyld Dismissed from Program
Wide receiver/running back/former quarterback Ashton Broyld was dismissed from SU‚Äôs football program early Tuesday afternoon.¬† Like defensive lineman Wayne Williams before him, Broyld became the latest player to be kicked off the team.¬† Yet, unlike Williams, Broyld always seemed to be in the fold on offense and was finally expected to contribute in his fourth…
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ACC Media Kickoff? We Must Be on the Verge of Football Season!
As is tradition, the ACC hosted its media kickoff weekend which concluded with head coaches taking the podium on Tuesday. And when Scott Shafer takes the podium, it‚Äôs must-watch content, as he‚Äôs been known to say some pretty crazy things while in front of the microphones. Over the weekend, Syracuse selected quarterback Terrel Hunt and…
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Orange Cracks Monquavion Brinson’s Top 10
A few days ago, Georgia defensive back Monquavion Brinson announced his top 10 schools.¬† The three-star player included the Orange on his list, as well as a variety of other programs. Brinson‚Äôs top ten includes: SU, Troy, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Indiana, Louisville, Kent State, Georgia Southern, Mississippi State, and Auburn.¬† Clearly, Auburn and resurgent Mississippi State…
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Three-Star Tre Bryant Picks K-State, Shifts Focus to Moe Neal
Plucking a Big 12 player from Big 12 country was certainly not going to be an easy task for the Orange recruiting staff. So, when Orange target and three-star running back Tre Bryant picked the Wildcats over the Orange and a handful of other schools on Monday evening, it didn‚Äôt come as much of a…
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For Once, It’s Syracuse Turning Down Football Recruits
With the recent flurry of commitments, lost in the fray was KJ Gray‚Äôs commitment to Boston College. The 2016 wide receiver is relevant to SU not for his commitment, but rather, for what the coaching staff told him. Gray said that he hadn‚Äôt heard from the Syracuse coaches in roughly two months, because the staff…
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The Wayne Williams Experiment Fails
Well, that didn‚Äôt go as planned. Defensive tackle Wayne Williams‚Äô Syracuse career came to an abrupt end on Tuesday when the University announced that Williams would no longer be a member of the football program. A senior who was almost guaranteed significant playing time, Williams‚Äô time on the Hill was marred by off-field issues. Listed…
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Pursuit of Linebackers Continues with Dymelle Parker, Chase Pine
Solomon Manning may have committed to Rutgers because he didn‚Äôt hold a Syracuse offer, but the Orange clearly has other ideas at linebacker for 2016. Yesterday, another three-star linebacker from New Jersey visited the Hill. Dymelle Parker, from Camden, NJ, visited SU on Saturday and the Orange coaching staff may not be as willing to…
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Sean McKeon, Solomon Manning Committing Elsewhere Not a Problem
All is not green in the land of Orange. Despite having a very successful week off of the field, the Orange lost two recruits to recruiting rivals. First, New Jersey linebacker Solomon Manning selected Rutgers; it gets a little dicey though. Manning never held an offer from the Syracuse program, although he participated in a…
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A New Scoop in the Dome, Bradshaw Joins the #OrangeRevolution
Late Saturday afternoon, Twitter would have you believing in the #OrangeRevolution, a hashtag being used¬†by the Orange‚Äôs 2016 recruiting class and recruiting staff. After an incredibly slow start to the recruiting cycle, the Orange is finally beginning to build some recruiting momentum. Scoop Bradshaw became the sixth member of the recruiting class, meaning that the…
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Crop of Players, Including Four-Star Brad Hawkins, On the Hill Today
It has been an incredibly busy week for Syracuse recruiting, and three straight days of player visits paid off in a big way when the Orange earned a verbal commitment from three-star quarterback Rex Culpepper. Yet, the recruiting will continue, as the Orange‚Äôs 2016 class still only has four members. Today, five players from Camden,…
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ACC Rivals Battle Syracuse for Tight End Sean McKeon
After a relatively quiet month on the recruiting front, the Orange has found a target that will fit into the program well. Tight end Sean McKeon first visited the Hill last weekend. After that unofficial visit, he returned yesterday to participate in a one-day football camp with a group of other recruits. McKeon, from Dudley,…
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Doors Closing and Opening Simultaneously for Orange Recruiters
While a quarterback commits elsewhere, a safety decides to drop his verbal and visit Syracuse in the future.
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Breaking Down Syracuse’s Football Schedule: Must Win, Toss Up, Good Luck
SU wants to make it back to a bowl game, but six wins will not come easy against a tough schedule of opponents.
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Orange Loses QB Anthony Brown to Boston College
SU misses out on three-star quarterback Anthony Brown, who chose to commit to Boston College instead.
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Syracuse Does the Right Thing – 44: Restored!
The number 44 will once again be worn on the field in the Carrier Dome. Was it the right decision?
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Syracuse Comes Up Empty in NFL Draft
For the first time since 2008, no Syracuse players were picked at the NFL Draft.
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Fallout from Robert Washington’s Verbal
The four-star running back is arguably the Orange’s best recruit in a decade. How will his commitment affect the team?
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WR Sadiq Palmer Joins Syracuse’s 2016 Class
Wide receiver becomes the second commit in recruiting class of 2016 after just one night.
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Three-Star Commit Keivonnis Davis Taking Visit to Oregon State
The loss of George McDonald¬†might hurt Syracuse¬†sooner than expected. Three-star verbal commit Keivonnis Davis, a defensive end from the Miami area, is planning to take a visit to Oregon State next weekend. Davis has made a verbal commitment to the Orange after receiving other offers from major programs such as Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, and West Virginia.…
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Fizz Radio: Why Syracuse & Hunt Must Shake Off ‘Nova
Listen to Team Fizz discuss how Shafer needs to handle the QBs after Hunt’s ejection.
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Fizz 5: Syracuse QB Austin Wilson Should Get First Team Reps
After Friday night’s silly ejection, Terrel Hunt shouldn’t have his spot guaranteed.
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Which Syracuse Football Player Has The Best Odds of Being a Super Bowl Hero?
Here’s which former Orange players could be heroes on a national stage.
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Still Hope: Despite Shafer’s Midseason Report, SU’s Season is Salvageable
Despite offensive woes from a defensive-minded head coach, the Orange can still climb to six wins and be bowl eligible.
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Doin’ Work: Syracuse Recruit Cordell Hudson is Doing Plenty On & Off the Field
The three-star CB is looking at SU, Rutgers and Iowa State and balancing a crazy work load.
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Fizz Five: Takeaways from Syracuse’s ACC Road Win Over NC State
The Fizz Five takeaways from the NC State game offer insights into bowl chances.
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Fizz Five: What to Look for in Syracuse’s Matchup vs. NC State, Score Prediction
The Fizz breaks down five areas to watch for in the game vs. ACC rival the Wolfpack.
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