Orange defense steps up, holds Zips to 166 yards
Shamarko Thomas remembers feeling 'a little pressure.' He remembers feeling the momentum shift. And he remembers how good it felt. 'When we set the tone,'… Read more »
Football
On The Beat 09/03/10
Beat writers Tony Olivero, Brett LoGiurato and Andrew L. John discuss Syracuse football's season opener against Akron. For in-game score updates and breaking sports news,… Read more »
In the balance: Returning from latest setback, Carter has faith based on how he has reacted before
Delone Carter wrestles with Isaac Newton's third law of motion. Even if it is a simple enough idea, for Carter, simplicity is not a word… Read more »
The apprentice: A football life has prepared Nathaniel Hackett for a leading role in SU's offense
Arms crossed and eyes intently looking into the camera, he fires off one answer after another. His youthful appearance notwithstanding, the camp routine is all… Read more »
Two of a kind: Both converted running backs, Hogue and Smith now anchor SU on the other side
Syracuse linebacker Doug Hogue's best friend was on the sidelines watching him play for the first time, so he couldn't disappoint. Yes, his teammate Derrell… Read more »
The next step: Utah shifted into a BCS conference after years of knocking on the door
Chris Hill already knew his decision. Hill, Utah's athletic director, knew it even when the rest of the country was honing in on the Big… Read more »
The natural: Having proven he has what it takes, Zach Collaros is aiming for even more in year two
Michelle Collaros prepared to put her youngest son, Dimitrios, to bed when he came running into a back room yelling, 'Mommy, Zach's in! Zach's in!'… Read more »
At last: After getting a taste of the quarterback job last season, this is finally Nassib's turn
Here was vindication. Here was transparency, thrill — gushing, even — from Doug Marrone. Here was confirmation, Round 2. 'Ryan Nassib,' Marrone started, 'I'm impressed… Read more »
1 of them: Jet, former Zip Taylor one of several talking about SU's opening roadtrip to Akron
As Jason Taylor recalled — with his 14-year NFL-eyes widening, shocked — 'they' never came to Akron before. For Taylor, a former Akron standout now… Read more »
For overall improvement, SU's offensive line performance pivotal
To Adam Rosner, one number from last season has to change: 87. That's the number, the position — despite the presence of Delone Carter and… Read more »
In writing: Marrone invokes SU tradition to spur emotion from players
On a day when Doug Marrone officially put to paper his feelings regarding his roster, he asked for his players to heed the advice of his own… Read more »
Carter practices with Orange, speaks to media for 1st time since suspension
Delone Carter admitted it Tuesday night.Was there ever any doubt?Did Delone always know this day would come?'No.'At some point there was doubt for Carter. But… Read more »
Carter reinstated, expected at practice Tuesday
Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone officially announced the reinstatement of Orange running back Delone Carter to the university and team at SU's annual media day… Read more »
Notebook: Nassib, Loeb react to starting quarterback situation for 1st time
Nathaniel Hackett isn't ready to hand off the Syracuse starting quarterback job just yet. He has a definition, but not an identity. 'That position takes such… Read more »
Aiming for bowl appearance, Marrone hands keys of offense to first-year coach Hackett
NEWPORT, R.I. –– When asked if he had a minute to sum up his expectations for the upcoming 2010 season, Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone… Read more »
Big East commissioner Marinatto, coaches tight-lipped about realignment plans
NEWPORT, R.I. –– Following the conference realignment that took place in June, mum was the word Tuesday from Big East commissioner John Marinatto. There was… Read more »
Behind effective ground attack, Pittsburgh looks to be class of Big East
NEWPORT, R.I. — Running the football might not be pretty, but it works. And to Pittsburgh head coach Dave Wannstedt, its just good old-fashioned football.… Read more »
Notebook: Defense seeks to improve in Shafer's second season
NEWPORT, R.I. – Scott Shafer has his players hooked.As Syracuse enters its second season with Shafer as defensive coordinator, players on his side of the… Read more »
Despite Marrone's refutal of Carter comments, teammates expect him back with Orange
NEWPORT, R.I. –– There is no plan in place or timetable set for Delone Carter to be reinstated as a member of the Syracuse football… Read more »
Football: SU running back Carter arraigned on assault charges
Syracuse University running back Delone Carter was arraigned in Syracuse City Court on Monday on a misdemeanor third-degree assault charge related to an incident that… Read more »
Running back Carter charged with assault
Syracuse University football player Delone Carter was charged with misdemeanor assault in connection with a physical altercation he had with an SU student on Feb.… Read more »
Jones looks to reclaim status as premiere defensive tackle
If Art Jones was looking for a platform to rescue a potentially fragile NFL Draft status, he got it Tuesday at the Carrier Dome.Before suffering… Read more »
Cornered: Stiff competition between Thomas, Anderson leaves SU coaches with tough decision
Just days after they had both committed separately to play safety for Syracuse on Jan. 23, 2009, Phillip Thomas and Rishard Anderson met at 3261… Read more »
Familiar Territory: 1 year after losing the starting position, Nassib is back atop SU's depth chart
Stepping under center with the first-team offense, Ryan Nassib remembered just how good this felt. As Syracuse opened spring practice March 22, Nassib's name sat… Read more »
