Senior class cements legacy, completes revitalization of program after 3rd bowl win
HOUSTON — Their legacy is winning, Jay Bromley said, so there was no other way for the seniors to go out. They weren’t the ones… Read more »
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Resilient Syracuse front 7 closes out Minnesota, veterans pass torch to younger players
HOUSTON — Marquis Spruill delivered the knockout blow to Minnesota via quarterback Mitch Leidner. Coming off the edge completely untouched, the Syracuse middle linebacker launched himself… Read more »
BIGGER IN TEXAS: Hunt shows growth in Texas Bowl victory, solidifies job as SU's future quarterback
HOUSTON — Terrel Hunt raced through the Reliant Stadium end zone and into the hearts of Syracuse fans 1,600 miles northeast. With the pocket collapsing… Read more »
Q&A with Gophers beat writer Jack Satzinger of Minnesota Daily
Syracuse (6-6, 4-4 Atlantic Coast) faces Minnesota (8-4, 4-4 Big 10) in the Texas Bowl at 6 p.m. in Reliant Stadium on Friday night. The… Read more »
Bailey: Shafer's first season should be viewed as success regardless of outcome in Texas Bowl
HOUSTON — For the first time all season, Scott Shafer seemed at ease behind the podium in the Westin Galleria Houston on Thursday morning. He… Read more »
McDonald remembered as 'quality human being' during time as Minnesota WRs coach
Six years before George McDonald became Syracuse’s play-calling offensive coordinator, he was Minnesota’s wide receivers coach. It was his sixth stop of nine along the… Read more »
Gulley prepares to return from ankle sprain in Texas Bowl
After missing the last two games of the season with an ankle sprain, Syracuse running back Prince-Tyson Gulley is preparing for his return against Minnesota… Read more »
Smith decides to go pro, forgo senior season
Syracuse running back Jerome Smith will enter the NFL Draft instead of returning to SU for his senior season, head coach Scott Shafer confirmed Friday.… Read more »
Defensive end Manley announces transfer on Twitter
Syracuse defensive end Josh Manley will transfer to Charlotte after this season, he announced via Twitter Tuesday night. Been through a lot these past 2… Read more »
Eskridge announces via Twitter he won't play; Shafer says Lyn out, Whigham doubtful
Syracuse’s Durell Eskridge will not play in the Texas Bowl against Minnesota on Dec. 27, the safety announced Tuesday on Twitter. “@mdzbills1980: @Deskridge_d3 you aren't… Read more »
SU alumnus raises money to send 400 kids to Texas Bowl
A Syracuse University alumnus is getting into the spirit of giving by attempting to raise more than $12,000 to send 400 underprivileged children to the… Read more »
Shafer reflects on first season as head coach, fulfilling lifelong dream
Scott Shafer’s doggone head coaching dreams are still coming true, the fiery Syracuse head coach said at a press conference in Houston on Friday morning.… Read more »
MacPherson named All-ACC 2nd team, 3 SU teammates make 3rd team
Syracuse didn’t land any players on the All-Atlantic Coast Conference first team, but center Macky MacPherson earned second-team honors and safety Durell Eskridge, running back… Read more »
Hickey plays against Boston College after missing practice all week
When Sean Hickey was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain last week, he thought there was a 5-10 percent chance he’d play against Boston College.… Read more »
McDonald's balanced play calling ignites Orange offense in monumental win
George McDonald found himself surrounded in the corner of Syracuse’s press conference room in the underbelly of the Carrier Dome. This time, though, the reporters… Read more »
FLYING HIGH: Syracuse beats Boston College on last-minute touchdown, becomes bowl eligible for 3rd time in 4 years
Terrel Hunt had two minutes and eight seconds to salvage Syracuse’s season. After piecing together what Hunt called his “best game ever played,” Syracuse’s bowl… Read more »
Syracuse's bowl hopes come down to final game of season against Boston College
Syracuse had two chances to get one win. Its odds of becoming bowl eligible were high and the cloudiness and uncertainty that swirled around the… Read more »
Shafer says Gulley will return next season as 5th-year senior
Prince-Tyson Gulley has been listed as a senior on Syracuse’s roster all season long, but will not be honored as a part of the Orange’s… Read more »
Live Blog: Syracuse hosts Pittsburgh with hopes of qualifying for 3rd bowl in 4 years
Follow along as beat writers Stephen Bailey and Trevor Hass provide live updates from the Carrier Dome, where Syracuse takes on Pittsburgh. Both teams are… Read more »
Johnson to miss Pittsburgh game after suffering concussion against Florida State
Syracuse defensive lineman Isaiah Johnson suffered a concussion in the first quarter against Florida State and will not play this Saturday against Pittsburgh. Johnson told… Read more »
Shafer refutes claim that Syracuse is playing for Whigham
Scott Shafer said using a player's injury as motivation is "despicable." Syracuse (5-5, 3-3 Atlantic Coast) will be without cornerback Julian Whigham, who suffered a… Read more »
Timing his shot: Hunt attempts to snap touchdown drought, bring SU to bowl eligibility against Pittsburgh
The last time Terrel Hunt threw a touchdown, it was still baseball season. Syracuse was only one week removed from the Drew Allen era. And… Read more »
Colorado State transfer Barrett balances life as father of two, football star
Shaquil Barrett’s mind was swirling. Packing up his luggage as he prepared for a plane ride to Colorado, where he would begin his sophomore season… Read more »
