Tackling the problem: SU looks to shore up sloppy defense against Pittsburgh in Carrier Dome
The scene forces Jay Bromley and the Syracuse defense to think. The missed tackles look bad on film. When the unit watches those plays on… Read more »
Football
Cohen: Syracuse, Pittsburgh game has ACC implications as teams transition from Big East
On July 16, Syracuse received the details of the pseudo-audition. There would be 12 phases scattered between September and December, with some at night and… Read more »
Scouting Pittsburgh with Syracuse linebacker Marquis Spruill
The Syracuse defense will face a tough task on Friday against Pittsburgh. The Panthers rank second in the Big East in scoring, averaging 29.2 points… Read more »
Panthers beat writer expects Pittsburgh to continue turnaround
Coming off a bye week, Syracuse will face a suddenly hot Pittsburgh team in its Big East opener. After losing their first two games to… Read more »
Last time they played: Pittsburgh 33, Syracuse 20
Game was played Dec. 3, 2011 With three minutes remaining, Syracuse had the ball and a chance to win the game. The Orange had five… Read more »
Change of face: Chryst looks to bring stability to Pittsburgh program riddled with constant coaching transitions
Ordinary routine turned into absolute chaos for Pittsburgh linebacker Max Gruder. The senior awoke from an afternoon nap last December to a shocking email. The… Read more »
Explosive cornerback Slay bursts onto scene at Mississippi State
From the moment Darius Slay stepped on the field at Itawamba (Miss.) Community College, it was clear why Mississippi State wanted him. On the first… Read more »
Temple, Addazio to make conference debut against South Florida
Steve Addazio last experienced Big East competition more than a decade ago when he coached the Syracuse offensive linemen and tight ends from 1995 to… Read more »
Division-II free safety Miles endures tough journey through football with brother
Every muscle of Rontez Miles’ 6-foot-1-inch, 210-pound body is the product of a hometown and childhood littered with drugs, violence and betrayal. He is also… Read more »
Syracuse can still prove legitimacy in Big East play
After Syracuse’s 17-10 loss to Minnesota, Doug Marrone tried to keep his players believing. Their 1-3 record said they were anything but a good football… Read more »
Syracuse focuses on limiting miscues during bye week
Syracuse has had nearly two weeks to sort out the causes of four weeks worth of miscues. The bye week came at a time when… Read more »
Thompson out for season following hip surgery to correct blood-flow problem
UPDATED: Saturday, Sept. 29, 9:51 p.m. Ron Thompson, a Syracuse freshman tight end, had surgery to repair a blood-flow problem in his hip, his high… Read more »
Speed rush: Pierce-Brewster brings quickness to Syracuse defensive line
Markus Pierce-Brewster did his job perfectly. The City College of San Francisco defensive end stayed in his lane against the spread option and took out… Read more »
Brothers look to lead California to bowl game for 2nd straight year
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, the University of California's team name was misstated. California is the Golden Bears. The Daily Orange regrets… Read more »
Marrone takes blame for slow start; Pugh to return against Pittsburgh on Oct. 5
There’s no mistaking where Doug Marrone wants to place the blame for Syracuse’s disappointing start to the season. “Realistically, I’ve been here for four years… Read more »
Wisconsin-Whitewater leans on tradition after first loss in 47 games
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, quarterback Lee Brekke's name was misspelled. The Daily Orange regrets this error. A massive boulder overlooks Perkins… Read more »
Freshman tight end Thompson out for season with lower-body injury
Syracuse freshman tight end Ron Thompson will miss the 2012 season with a lower-body injury that required surgery, the athletic department announced on Monday. Thompson,… Read more »
Goal-line offense proving to be major shortcoming for Syracuse
MINNEAPOLIS — Two plays on Saturday revealed a glaring flaw in the Syracuse offense. On both plays, SU running back Jerome Smith fell short along… Read more »
Sales struggles in loss; Lemon sets program record for receptions
MINNEAPOLIS— The game was nearly over when Marcus Sales finally made his way onto the stat sheet. After turning in 100-yard receiving performances in each… Read more »
Syracuse offensive line struggles to hold off overpowering Minnesota defense
MINNEAPOLIS — Three times, Ryan Nassib dropped back and scanned the field for a split second. All three times, the collapse quickly closed in on… Read more »
DIGGING A HOLE: Multiple turnovers, miscues cost Syracuse in 17-10 loss to Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — Syracuse and Minnesota ran a combined 135 plays on Saturday night. They traded possession for 60 minutes and piled up more than 600… Read more »
Offensive struggles cost Syracuse in 17-10 loss to Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS — Penalties and miscues by the Syracuse offense were too much for the team to overcome Saturday night. Syracuse (1-3) committed 10 penalties, many… Read more »
Minnesota leads Syracuse 7-3 at halftime in low-scoring affair filled with penalties
MINNEAPOLIS — Penalties and miscues on both sides made for a low-scoring first half at TCF Bank Stadium on Saturday night. Syracuse committed six penalties,… Read more »
Q&A with Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune
Syracuse heads out to Minnesota looking for its second consecutive win. The team will face the Golden Gophers’ back-up quarterback, Max Shortell, after starter MarQueis… Read more »
