Strong play by Mark helps give Northwestern 21-13 lead over Syracuse at halftime
A 21-yard run up the middle by Jerome Smith kept another Syracuse drive rolling. With a six-point advantage, the Orange offense was threatening to tack… Read more »
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Beat writer forecasts for the 2012 season
Michael Cohen Overall: 3-9 Conference: 2-5 Last year I drank the Kool-Aid. I truly believed that a Pinstripe Bowl win would carry Syracuse through to… Read more »
In the clear: Marcus Sales enters the 2012 season refocused and rededicated to football following his season-long suspension
The usually laid-back Marcus Sales was distraught. Sales, who was often upbeat and rarely showed emotion, couldn’t hold it together. It was about 3 or… Read more »
Multiple fronts: Ashton Broyld gives Syracuse a new offensive weapon who can attack defenses from a variety of positions
Ashton Broyld doesn’t feel pressure, and he insists there isn’t any to begin with. Broyld’s name has become synonymous with Syracuse’s plans to make “big… Read more »
No rush: Without a clear-cut starter after preseason camp, Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone will weigh his options at running back during the season
Syracuse started training camp with five players competing for the running back spot. As training camp progressed, no running back separated himself from the group.… Read more »
On the bright side: In his first season at Syracuse, veteran coach Donnie Henderson aims to turn the struggling secondary around
Donnie Henderson has a ring. It may not be easy to tell from the way he acts and how he never wears it out in… Read more »
'The new Temple': Coming off a 9-4 season and bowl victory, the Owls are looking to prove they're here to stay in their second go-around in the Big East
Atop a silver ladder, Derek Dennis and Morkeith Brown took turns conducting the Temple Diamond Marching Band at University Stadium in Albuquerque, N.M. His teammates… Read more »
Back on the warpath: Florida State poised to return to championship discussion behind swarming defense
The two crystal footballs get special treatment. They're not tucked away in the coach’s office with the rest of the bowl trophies — they're both… Read more »
Cover 2: Syracuse defense focused on limiting dual-threat Colter
Shamarko Thomas and the Syracuse defense have been scheming for one player all week. He led Northwestern in rushing last season, finished third in receiving… Read more »
Q&A with Josh Walfish of The Daily Northwestern
Syracuse opens its season Saturday against Northwestern, a team that features an explosive dual-threat quarterback and a defense looking to improve from a disappointing 2011… Read more »
Oklahoma quarterback Jones poised for big senior season
Landry Jones has grown a lot since his freshman year. Gone is the immaturity and inexperience. What remains is a seasoned veteran, a fifth-year senior… Read more »
SA organizes free buses to USC games
Syracuse University Athletics announced Wednesday that free transportation will be provided for students to the SU football game against the University of Southern California. The… Read more »
Hidden wounds: After a slew of unpublicized injuries derailed Syracuse last year, the program makes adjustments to stay healthy in 2012
Each time the scene is the same. Doug Marrone alongside an injured Syracuse football player, a doctor nearby and the young man’s parents on speakerphone.… Read more »
Dry spell: Fitzgerald, Northwestern looking to win bowl game for 1st time in 64 years
Davion Fleming’s knowledge of his Northwestern football history goes back decades. The piece of history that stands out the most to the junior defensive back… Read more »
Fullback Davis out for season due to lower-body injury
Syracuse fullback Myles Davis is out for the 2012 season after undergoing surgery on a lower-body injury, Syracuse athletics announced in a press release Tuesday.… Read more »
3-point stance: A look at what Syracuse needs to do to defeat the Wildcats in the opener
Winning at home By scheduling a pseudo home game against Southern California in Metlife Stadium on Sept. 8, Syracuse sacrificed its sixth game of the… Read more »
Alfred quarterback Sopak overcomes challenges of diabetes
While playing basketball at the local gym with his dad, an 8-year-old Zach Sopak became fatigued. His mouth dried up. He stopped playing and went… Read more »
Hickey to start on shaky offensive line
Sean Hickey’s time at Syracuse has been marred by injury. Finally healthy, he’s getting a chance to play because of an injury to SU’s most… Read more »
5 questions surrounding Syracuse in 2012 season
1. Who will emerge as a playmaker for the Orange? Head coach Doug Marrone has harped on the need for his team to make big… Read more »
Diabate provides depth at linebacker; Marrone stresses keeping team focused for opener
CORRECTION: In a previous version of this article, Siriki Diabate's name was misspelled. The Daily Orange regrets this error. Doug Marrone listed the names of his… Read more »
Bulls' 4th-year starter Daniels on verge of breaking records
B.J. Daniels has piled up impressive statistics over the last three years at South Florida. The dual-threat quarterback has thrown for 6,339 yards and 38… Read more »
Cautionary tale: After disappointing 2011 season, Syracuse fans temper expectations for football team heading into this year
Jim O’Shea and his parents looked on excitedly from general admission when Van Chew caught the game-winning pass. His catch completed an improbable 15-point opening… Read more »
Syracuse depth chart set for season opener against Northwestern
When Doug Marrone released his two-deep depth chart Saturday, he was adamant that nothing was definitive. Players who aren’t listed could still see time on… Read more »
