Cornerback Whigham impresses on 1st day of camp
Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer tried to loosen up the crowd at his press conference outside Manley Field House on Monday evening with an early… Read more »
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Shafer relishes opportunity to work with both offense, defense
After crushing and throwing out his cup of water before practice Monday, Scott Shafer walked toward the field for the first time as Syracuse's head… Read more »
Shafer pleased with team's intensity on 1st day
Just 21 minutes into the first practice of the season, profanity was whizzing out of the mouths of coaches and into the ears of players.… Read more »
Hunt opens training camp as 1st-team quarterback
There was no doubt Jerome Smith, Prince-Tyson Gulley and Jarrod West would play with the first unit in Syracuse’s opening practice Monday. The only question… Read more »
Former SU tight end Provo signs with Buffalo Bills
Former Syracuse tight end Nick Provo is the latest Orange product to join the Buffalo Bills. After head coach Doug Marrone signed there this offseason… Read more »
Syracuse to adjust tackling techniques under new targeting rule
Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer discussed the new NCAA targeting rule at a press conference at Manley Field House Sunday afternoon. The rule, which states… Read more »
Starting quarterback an open competition entering training camp
Scott Shafer shook his head when asked if Drew Allen came into training camp as a freshman because it was his first year with Syracuse.… Read more »
Unranked in Coaches' Poll, Syracuse faces 3 in Top 25
In Week 2, an unranked Syracuse team will be tested. The Orange travels to Evanston, Ill., on Sept. 7 to face Northwestern, the No. 22… Read more »
Former Orangeman McNabb retires as a Philadelphia Eagle, promises to spend more time around Syracuse
It started with a coincidence. Interview season for the Philadelphia Eagles – mid-late 90s – and team owner Jeffrey Lurie was making his rounds, scouting… Read more »
McNabb to retire with Eagles
Former Syracuse quarterback Donovan McNabb will formally retire with the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, the team announced Sunday. After a college career as a four-year… Read more »
Dawson commits to Syracuse, becomes ninth recruit in Orange's Class of 2014
Lamar Dawson verbally committed to Syracuse Saturday night. The three-star cornerback announced his decision via Twitter. I'm committing to Syracuse university — ☞LAMBO DAW☞ (@LamarDawson)… Read more »
Nassib, Pugh sign contracts with Giants
For a moment on Thursday, Ryan Nassib was the only player selected in the 2013 NFL Draft who had yet to sign a contract. Only… Read more »
No Syracuse players named to preseason All-ACC team
No Syracuse players were named to the 2013 preseason All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team released Wednesday. Orange running back Jerome Smith, center Macky MacPherson and… Read more »
Broyld, Estime in contention for H-back spot despite vast differences in size, skillset
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Ashton Broyld stands at 6 feet 4 inches, 221 pounds, while Brisly Estime is listed at 5 feet 9 inches, 176 pounds.… Read more »
Syracuse's offensive line looks to rebuild depth, replace NFL draft pick Pugh
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer admitted at the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Kickoff on Monday that he has concerns about the Orange's… Read more »
Shafer, new coaches all smiles at expanded ACC's media kickoff
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Turnover was the overriding theme of the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Kickoff on Sunday and Monday as the league has seen an… Read more »
Shafer: Allen in mix for starting quarterback spot
GREENSBORO, NC — Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer told assembled media on Monday at the Atlantic Coast Conference Kickoff that quarterback Drew Allen is in… Read more »
Syracuse, Boston College set to renew old Big East rivalry in new-look ACC
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Syracuse and Boston College are ready to renew their rivalry in the final game of the regular season after a two-year respite.… Read more »
ACC coaches look to end 13-year national title drought
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Mushroom-shaped potatoes, glazed salmon and breaded chicken held the spotlight at dinner at the Atlantic Coast Conference Kickoff on Sunday night. That… Read more »
Coach Swinney, QB Boyd lead Clemson as ACC preseason favorite
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Dabo Swinney was there last time Clemson was picked to win the Atlantic Coast Conference. He was on the Tigers’ staff as… Read more »
Maryland and Syracuse working on series, Terps' coach Edsall says
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Syracuse and Maryland are working on a series for when UMD moves from the Atlantic Coast Conference to the Big 10 next… Read more »
Syracuse picked to finish 6th in Atlantic Division
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Syracuse was picked by the media at the Atlantic Coast Conference Football Kickoff to finish sixth in the Atlantic Division in its… Read more »
Conference realignment steals show at ACC Kickoff
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Jay Bromley and Macky MacPherson both knew the gist of what people ask them — it was pretty much impossible not to.… Read more »
MacPherson, Bromley represent SU's outlook at ACC Kickoff
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Take a quick scan of the room and the Syracuse table stands out. At most of the other schools’ tables, there was… Read more »
