Smith, Spruill work out for various NFL teams with hopes of getting drafted
Jerome Smith and Marquis Spruill are working out with various NFL teams with the hopes of hearing their name called on Draft day. Read more »
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Syracuse announces ticket deal for Villanova season opener
Syracuse is offering a buy-one, get-one free deal for tickets to its home opener against Villanova on Aug. 29, SU head coach Scott Shafer announced Wednesday. Read more »
Syracuse announces home-and-home series with LSU starting in 2015
Syracuse and LSU have finalized an agreement for a home-and-home series, SU head coach Scott Shafer announced at Destiny USA on Wednesday. Read more »
Running back McFarlane, cornerbacks Morgan, Reddish will play in Spring Game
Key Syracuse players on both sides of the ball have returned to practice and will be available for the Spring Game on Saturday. Read more »
Miller emerges as front-runner at center
Rising junior John Miller began taking first-team snaps at center on April 6, allowing Rob Trudo to shift back to left guard where he started all of last season. And in the last week and a half, Miller's helped the offense maintain a more consistent flow in practice. Read more »
Syracuse shuffles defensive linemen through front in search of stability
With three rising seniors — nose tackle Eric Crume and defensive ends Micah Robinson and Robert Welsh — there is experience on Syracuse's defensive line, but the production has been limited. Read more »
Syracuse picks up kicker/punter Jakubowski
Syracuse picked up some depth in special teams when kicker/punter Evan Jakubowski announced his commitment to the Orange via his Twitter account late Wednesday afternoon. He becomes the 26th player in SU’s Class of 2014. Read more »
Syracuse offense shines in 1st open practice of spring
The Syracuse offense played well in practice Tuesday, scoring five touchdowns against an outmatched defense. Jarrod West, George Morris II, Brisly Estime, Corey Winfield and AJ Long all scored touchdowns for SU. Read more »
Miller gets 1st-team reps at center for Syracuse at open practice, Trudo lines up at right guard
John Miller served as Syracuse's center during practice Tuesday. Rob Trudo shifted to right guard. Read more »
Knapp medically disqualified after suffering 3rd concussion, will become undergraduate assistant
Kyle Knapp is now medically disqualified after suffering his third concussion. He will become an undergraduate assistant. Read more »
Several players on both sides of ball miss Syracuse open practice Tuesday
Several players missed Syracuse's open practice Tuesday afternoon due to various injuries. Read more »
Syracuse continues to transition to fast-paced offense in spring practice
Offensive coordinator George McDonald has talked at length about playing “full-bore fast,” a shift in mentality that started early last season, and the team continues to work on this spring. Read more »
Assistant coaches Acosta, Adam bring Division-III roots to Syracuse
Joe Adam had primarily worked on the defensive side of the ball for the past five years, but replaces Pat Perles as the Orange’s offensive line coach. Bobby Acosta fills a previously vacant position as tight ends coach — offensive coordinator George McDonald handled those duties last year — and the spot on the staff previously occupied by wide receivers coach Rob Moore. Read more »
Gulley prepares to take on starting role, lead deep cast of running backs
Prince-Tyson Gulley, George Morris II, Devante McFarlane and Adonis Ameen-Moore will look to fill the void left by Jerome Smith, one of the Atlantic Coast Conference’s most prolific backs a season ago. Read more »
Video: Lewis makes highlight-reel grab in spring practice
Junior wide receiver Ben Lewis may only have one career catch through his first two seasons at Syracuse, but he wowed his teammates with an eye-popping grab at practice on Sunday. Read more »
Syracuse season opener against Villanova moved to Aug. 29
Syracuse’s season-opening game against Villanova, originally scheduled for Aug. 30, has been pushed up a day to Friday, Aug. 29, chief communications officer Joe Giansante confirmed. Read more »
Good timing: NFL Draft hopeful Smith lowers 40 time at Syracuse Pro Day
“My numbers at the Combine were horrible,” former SU running back Jerome Smith said. “So I knew I had to come back here and re-do things. I re-did everything. I did well.” Read more »
Injured Lyn only participates in bench press; Anderson performs well in 40-yard dash
Keon Lyn was limited during Syracuse Pro Day, participating only in the bench press due to a fractured left knee cap. Ri’Shard Anderson did participate and was pleased with his performance. Read more »
Spruill turns in strong showing at Pro Day after not receiving NFL Combine invite
While Jay Bromley and Jerome Smith entered Syracuse Pro Day looking to improve their measurables from the NFL Scouting Combine, fellow NFL Draft hopeful Marquis… Read more »
MacPherson falters during bench press, turns in otherwise-solid performance at Syracuse Pro Day
Macky MacPherson was one of 12 players to participate in Syracuse's Pro Day on Wednesday. He faltered during the bench press, but was pleased with his performance otherwise. Read more »
Bromley improves 40-yard dash time, participates in 3 drills at SU Pro Day
Jay Bromley ran a 4.8 40-yard dash at Pro Day, improving his previous time of 5.06 from the NFL Combine in February. Bromley also turned in what he considered good performance in the L-drill and position work. Read more »
Hickey, Trudo lead makeshift offensive line in spring practice
While George McDonald’s new spread offense is at the forefront of Syracuse football this spring, the offensive line in front of it is mid-shuffle. Right… Read more »
Syracuse, LSU discuss possible home-and-home series
Syracuse and LSU are working on a home-and-home series in football, and talks are in the preliminary phases. Read more »
