CINCINNATI — The fumble marked the breaking point. For nearly three full quarters, Syracuse battled. It fought through penalties, dismal tackling and a turnover on… Read more »
Ryan Nassib’s late touchdown pass to Alec Lemon to lift Syracuse to a dramatic 37-36 win over South Florida capped off a strong week for… Read more »
TAMPA, Fla. — Doug Marrone stood outside Syracuse’s locker room at Raymond James Stadium wearing a gray T-shirt and drinking an orange Gatorade as beads… Read more »
TAMPA, Fla. — In the swarm of Syracuse defenders who collapsed on South Florida’s punter, Durell Eskridge executed what his head coach called for all… Read more »
TAMPA, Fla. — Doug Marrone thought Syracuse scored twice. Ryan Nassib thought his team lost. A frenetic six seconds encapsulated more high-intensity drama than the… Read more »
TAMPA, Fla. — Marquis Spruill asked his coach if there was anything Syracuse’s defense could do. B.J. Daniels was tearing up the Orange’s defense, a… Read more »
The South Florida defense is stacked with top Florida talent. Breakout receiver Andre Davis is a "Mohamed Sanu clone" that looks primed for the NFL.… Read more »
Doug Marrone is guarding against a letdown. Marrone, the Syracuse head coach, sees an upcoming opponent in South Florida that has dominated Syracuse in the… Read more »
His zip-up jacket was a slightly darker shade of blue, a block “C” embroidered over the left breast where an “S” might once have been.… Read more »
Ashton Broyld hadn’t played in close to a month. Questions about when he would play a significant role for Syracuse arose. Some of them might… Read more »
The film presented the answer. Doug Marrone saw none of Connecticut’s opponents challenge its run defense this season. He decided Syracuse should be the first.… Read more »
Alec Lemon called it the worst feeling ever. After a sloppy, mistake-filled loss to Rutgers, Syracuse took a silent bus ride home. A winnable game… Read more »
Game was played Nov. 5, 2011 The Syracuse defense intercepted quarterback Johnny McEntee twice and recovered three fumbles in the first half against Connecticut. But… Read more »
Doug Marrone can say what he wants. He can stand behind a podium at every press conference and preach that Syracuse’s struggles start with him… Read more »
Time and again last season, Doug Marrone fooled us. He took to the podium week after week, loss after loss, and insisted that the blame… Read more »
Flying high Offensive line: Syracuse’s offensive line has been one of the strongest parts of the team despite allowing 11 sacks. That’s especially true now… Read more »
Two days after his team’s sloppy, turnover-filled loss, Doug Marrone’s frustration is still high. That’s not likely to change until Syracuse starts to protect the… Read more »
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The reason is simple to understand. Syracuse has the look of a team heading in a downward spiral instead of one heading… Read more »
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — He was once a freshman All-American. Now he is a liability. Ross Krautman, Syracuse’s junior kicker, missed two more field goals on… Read more »
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Jawan Jamison wore the target. On a Rutgers offense that’s been uninspiring this season, the Scarlet Knights running back has the ability… Read more »
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The same end of the field that made Ross Krautman a hero, that sent a positive shockwave through a despondent fan base,… Read more »
Two weeks ago, Lewellyn Coker was a second-string linebacker whose principal game experience came on special teams. One week ago, Coker was an unsung hero… Read more »
Three days later, Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone kept his thoughts on his team’s victory over Pittsburgh to a minimum. He was proud of his… Read more »
On a crisp and sunny day in East Hartford, Conn., last November, Syracuse saw its will bow, bend and ultimately break. The Orange staggered backward… Read more »
