FB : Q & A with Nick Provo
Syracuse tight end Nick Provo had a quiet first two weeks in 2011 thanks to a couple drops and not many targets from quarterback Ryan… Read more »
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FB : Last time they played: Syracuse 34, Toledo 7
Walter Reyes had a wide smile on his face when he struck the Heisman pose after Syracuse's win over Central Florida. And a week later,… Read more »
FB : Community figure: Rockets playmaker Page remains close to home, becomes icon of Toledo team
Dave Connelly could only turn around and laugh in disbelief of what Eric Page could do on the football field. Page did things Connelly said… Read more »
ACC : From a football standpoint...Big East coaches react to conference realignment
The news of Syracuse and Pittsburgh accepting bids to join the Atlantic Coast Conference shook the college sports landscape during the weekend. It was no… Read more »
FB : Cooper: Orange needs freshmen to grow up fast
LOS ANGELES — The dagger play came down to two true freshmen. Syracuse cornerback Brandon Reddish was in one-on-one coverage with Southern California wide receiver… Read more »
FB : Syracuse fails to find balance on offense in 21-point loss to USC
LOS ANGELES — This time, pass heavy wasn't supposed to be the game plan.The Syracuse offense running 17 more pass plays than run plays wasn't… Read more »
FB : LIT UP: Barkley torches SU secondary with dominant aerial attack
LOS ANGELES — Randall Telfer sprinted down the center of the field with no one in sight. He could have walked into the end zone… Read more »
FB : Hallowed grounds: Syracuse travels to Southern California for game in fabled Coliseum
This weekend is a new experience for many players on the Syracuse football team.Some of them will be on their longest flight. Some of them… Read more »
FB : Scouting Southern California with SU defensive coordinator Scott Shafer
Scott Shafer is part of Southern California history, to the ill will of the Trojans.The third-year Syracuse defensive coordinator held the same position at Stanford… Read more »
FB : 3 things Syracuse needs to do to beat USC
1. Generate a pass rush and rattle Matt BarkleySomebody has to hit Matt Barkley. In order for Syracuse to be in the game near the… Read more »
FB : Last time they played: Syracuse vs. Southern California
A talented freshman stepped onto one of the biggest stages imaginable. Marvin Graves stood front and center inside the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, N.J., as… Read more »
FB : Art of the comeback: Todd Marinovich uses artistic talent to climb out of downward spiral
From a dorm room in Fluor Tower on W. 34th St. in Los Angeles, Todd Marinovich began to leave his secondary mark on Southern California.… Read more »
FB : Cooper: Win over unranked USC team would not make SU elite Big East team
Just win, baby.It's a mantra made famous by Oakland Raiders owner and Syracuse alumnus Al Davis. One that was likely branded into the brain of… Read more »
FB : Cohen: Win over perennial power USC would cement SU's status as elite Big East team
Doug Marrone knows the feeling. It's that supreme level of confidence that more than crosses into cockiness every time you step on the field.You know… Read more »
FB : His plan: Barkley's faith in God fosters on-field confidence with USC
Matt Barkley and Southern California never had a shot at the postseason. The NCAA ban prevented a trip to a bowl game.A third-place finish in… Read more »
FB : Breaking free: Ineligible for bowl, USC focused on erasing dark cloud left by sanctions
Chris Galippo was on the Southern California campus when he got the news. Christian Tupou was in the weight room. Derek Simmons was watching ESPN… Read more »
FB : Jones still out with injury, to miss game Saturday against Southern California
To be without your best defensive player against Rhode Island is one thing. To be without him against Southern California is a whole different dilemma.On… Read more »
FB : Former walk-on Acchione's 1st career touchdown seals SU win
Michael Acchione wasn't supposed to catch the game-winning touchdown. His route was intended to open space for one of Syracuse's more notable wide receivers to… Read more »
FB : Brown: SU remains perfect but far from impressive
A win is a win. Can't argue that. With a 2-0 start, Syracuse is one-third of the way to bowl eligibility for a second straight… Read more »
FB : CUTTING IT CLOSE: Defense leads Orange past Rhode Island, halts potential upset bid
The Syracuse defense came into Saturday's game against Rhode Island knowing Rams' quarterback Steve Probst was as much of a threat running the ball as… Read more »
FB : Despite career day for Nassib, SU offense struggles to find end zone
For its first two plays, the Syracuse offense worked to perfection.In a complete transformation from SU's season-opening win, the Orange moved rapidly down the field… Read more »
FB : Take control: SU looks for faster start against Rhode Island
Syracuse practiced for a Wake Forest defense that never made an appearance.The Orange's game plans for a defense with soft coverage and basic pressure packages… Read more »
FB : Jones among 3 ruled out due to injury
Chandler Jones was listed among three players out indefinitely after sustaining injuries in Syracuse's season-opening 36-29 win over Wake Forest Thursday, according to an SU… Read more »
FB : Chew steps up in SU's comeback win; adjustments fuel second-half surge
Van Chew's numbers against Wake Forest didn't threaten any of his career highs. He didn't catch a pass in the first half. His numbers weren't… Read more »
