Thomas wows with 40-yard dash time despite falling at finish
Former Syracuse safety Shamarko Thomas ran the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds at the NFL combine in Indianapolis, Ind. Tuesday afternoon. Thomas slipped and tumbled… Read more »
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First ACC season presents tough tests highlighted by Florida State, Clemson, winnable games
Penn State, Saturday Aug. 31* Carrier Dome Syracuse faces Penn State for the first time since 2009, when the Nittany Lions topped the Orange 28-7.… Read more »
Syracuse announces construction of new indoor practice facility
Construction of a new $17-million indoor practice center will begin later this year, Syracuse athletic director Daryl Gross announced Tuesday. The football team will be… Read more »
Former Syracuse players wrap up NFL Combine workouts
The NFL Combine is wrapping up, and three of Syracuse’s four representatives are finished with all of their workouts. Ryan Nassib, Alec Lemon, Justin Pugh… Read more »
Syracuse announces inaugural ACC football schedule
Syracuse will play its first Atlantic Coast Conference football game against Clemson on Oct. 5, SU Athletics announced as part of its full schedule release.… Read more »
Syracuse announces date of season-opening game against Penn State
Syracuse will open the 2013 football season against Penn State on August 31 at MetLife Stadium in "New York's College Classic," SU Athletics announced on… Read more »
Report: Reed to complete Shafer's coaching staff
Ohio University defensive backs coach Fred Reed is set to join Syracuse, according to FootballScoop.com. The report does not specify which position he would fill,… Read more »
Combined aspirations: Former Syracuse standouts head to Indianapolis looking to raise draft stock
Justin Pugh now wakes up at 7 every morning. He reports to Competitive Edge Sports at 8:30, ready to start his new job. He gets… Read more »
After building game from bottom up, recruit Kimble set to enter quarterback fray
The methodical process of building Mitch Kimble into an elite college quarterback starts at the ground. It continues all the way up his body to… Read more »
Quarterback Jones will not sign with Syracuse, has no offer from Orange
Miami quarterback Akeem Jones will not be joining the Orange despite reports he would be signing his Letter of Intent with Syracuse. The Post-Standard reported… Read more »
Four Syracuse players invited to NFL Combine
Quarterback Ryan Nassib, wide receiver Alec Lemon, safety Shamarko Thomas and tackle Justin Pugh all have been invited to the NFL Combine. The combine begins… Read more »
Quarterback Akeem Jones to sign for Syracuse
Carol City High School (Fla.) quarterback Akeem Jones is set to sign a National Letter of Intent to play for Syracuse next fall, The Post-Standard… Read more »
Wide receiver Cooper highlights Orange Class of 2013
Shafer said he wanted to bring playmakers to the program. He found one in wide receiver Corey Cooper. Scout.com rated the 6-foot, 185-pound wide receiver… Read more »
New coaching staff works quickly to keep 2013 recruiting class mostly intact
The coaches who had built the initial relationships, sold Syracuse to recruits and convinced them to join the Orange were gone. One by one, they… Read more »
Quarterbacks Wilson, Kimble enter competition for starting role for Syracuse
With the signings of Austin Wilson and Mitch Kimble, Syracuse is going to have five quarterbacks competing for the starting spot. That’s exactly what Scott… Read more »
Signed and delivered: Scott Shafer unveils Class of 2013 on National Signing Day
For 10 minutes, Scott Shafer spoke excitedly about each individual in Syracuse’s signing class Wednesday. The head coach rattled off quick stories and scouting reports,… Read more »
Malik Brown flips commitment from Syracuse to Tennessee
Two-star defensive end Malik Brown has decided to play for Tennessee, not Syracuse as he originally said. The 6-foot-3, 253-pound end from William T. Dwyer… Read more »
Syracuse locking up commitments on National Signing Day
It's still early on National Signing Day, but Syracuse has already locked up a bunch of commitments this morning, including quarterbacks Austin Wilson and Mitch… Read more »
A look at Syracuse's incoming Class of 2013 as National Signing Day looms
Kendall Moore OT 6-5 250 Simeon Vocational High School Chicago, Ill. *** Moore flipped his commitment from Western Michigan. He runs a 4.9-second 40-yard dash,… Read more »
Moving forward: Syracuse's Class of 2013 set to sign Letters of Intent on National Signing Day
When he took over as head coach, Scott Shafer immediately went to work keeping Syracuse’s recruiting class intact in the wake of Doug Marrone’s departure… Read more »
Offensive tackle Kendall Moore headed to Syracuse
Kendall Moore, a three-star tackle from Chicago, has committed to Syracuse, Rivals.com reported Tuesday. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound tackle from Simeon Career Academy was originally committed… Read more »
Tyler Rouse to play football at Boston College
Baldwinsville running back Tyler Rouse will make his college decision official Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. as part of National Signing Day, and he will choose… Read more »
Overlooked: Interest in local standout Tyler Rouse limited despite explosive talent
Tyler Rouse's whole family wanted to him to play for Syracuse. He grew up an Orange fan living just miles away from the Carrier Dome.… Read more »
Fumble recovery by former Syracuse star Arthur Jones key as Ravens win Super Bowl
In the second quarter of the Baltimore Ravens' 34-31 Super Bowl XLVII win over the San Francisco 49ers, former Syracuse defensive tackle Arthur Jones made… Read more »
