Hass: After pair of convincing wins, 'Syracuse football is back, baby!'
Eighty-two-year-old Dick MacPherson could barely hear anything I was saying when I called him on the phone last November. I was writing a story about… Read more »
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Fullback Cleveland catches 2 touchdowns in career day
Clutch Clay. That’s what his teammates call him. And on Saturday, in Syracuse’s 52-17 shellacking of Tulane, Cleveland lived up to the name. The fullback… Read more »
Syracuse unveils sleek new helmets in win over Tulane
After unveiling new pants last week, the Orange upped its swag to the next degree on Saturday. When Syracuse (2-2) took the field against Tulane… Read more »
Syracuse forces, capitalizes on Tulane's special teams blunders
Eric Crume stomped off the field like a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Moments earlier, he blocked Peter Picerelli’s punt deep in Tulane territory and the ball bounced… Read more »
Hass: Syracuse must defeat Tulane to keep bowl hopes alive with tough ACC schedule ahead
Syracuse started last season 1-3, surrendering 118 points through four games. The future looked bleak, and with games against South Florida, Louisville and Missouri on… Read more »
Friends, family remember Edson during funeral at Hendricks Chapel
Scott Shafer’s opening statement in his weekly press conference Thursday morning at 10 a.m. had nothing do with football. Instead, it dealt with a matter… Read more »
Syracuse students get free admission to SU-Tulane game on Saturday
All Syracuse University students will be granted free admission to the Syracuse-Tulane game on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at the Carrier Dome in an effort… Read more »
Hunt, Allen react to switched roles in quarterback battle
Drew Allen had heard it before. He spoke with Scott Shafer on Tuesday and his head coach told him to be ready. “That's kind of… Read more »
After hiatus from football, Clark emerges as explosive option for Syracuse
Three years ago, Christopher Clark balanced a 9-to-5 job at Starbucks with part-time night classes as a freshman at East Los Angeles College. Organized football… Read more »
SU breaks ground on athletics practice facility
Syracuse University officials broke ground on a $13 million indoor football practice facility at Lower Coyne Field on the Lampe Athletic Complex on Sunday morning… Read more »
Moore reflects on catching Allen's 1st touchdown pass
Drew Allen’s first collegiate touchdown pass wasn’t to Ashton Broyld. And it wasn’t to Jarrod West or Jeremiah Kobena, either. It was to true freshman… Read more »
Hass: Allen, Hunt each deserve to play 1 half each against Wagner
The time has come. No, not to give Drew Allen the ol’ cowboy boot. Merely to give Terrel Hunt a chance. It’s a chance he… Read more »
Clark steps up for Syracuse in Flemming's absence
EVANSTON, Ill. — There weren’t many bright spots for Syracuse on Saturday. But one player who exceeded expectations was Christopher Clark. The wide receiver finished… Read more »
Allen throws 4 interceptions in rocky performance against Northwestern
EVANSTON, Ill. — Four interceptions. Two in the second quarter and two in the fourth. That’s what people will remember from Drew Allen’s performance on… Read more »
CATASTROPHE: Syracuse unable to slow Northwestern offense in rout
EVANSTON, Ill. — It was as if Kain Colter and Brandon Reddish were stuck together by Elmer’s glue. Neither budged. Neither mustered up extra juice… Read more »
Hunt leads Syracuse to touchdown in relief of Allen
After Drew Allen took a blindside hit while throwing an interception late in the fourth quarter, backup Terrel Hunt calmly trotted onto the field and… Read more »
Wales reinjures ankle in SU's loss to Northwestern
EVANSTON, Ill. — Beckett Wales sprained his ankle midway through the second quarter, head coach Shafer confirmed. Wales was helped off the field after Jerome Smith… Read more »
Northwestern throttles Syracuse 48-27
EVANSTON, Ill. — Fifty-one seconds was all it took. In less than a minute, Northwestern showed Syracuse who was boss and with how much utter… Read more »
Shafer expected early bumps and bruises
Scott Shafer knew this season wouldn't be smooth sailing all the way through. Syracuse lost too much talent. He knew moving on without Ryan Nassib,… Read more »
Carry on: Syracuse looks to solidify running game against Northwestern
Syracuse’s first three handoffs set the tone for the rest of the day. Jerome Smith rushed for 1 yard. Prince-Tyson Gulley rushed for one, too.… Read more »
Video: On the Beat: Beat writers discuss season opener against Penn State
Beat writers David Wilson, Stephen Bailey and Trevor Hass break down Syracuse's season opener against Penn State. The Orange takes on the Nittany Lions at… Read more »
With great grandparents planning to attend opener, Davis has extra motivation
Dyshawn Davis doesn’t need any more motivation against Penn State on Saturday. He’s been practicing all summer and all preseason to get ready for this… Read more »
True grit: Shafer implements 'hard-nosed' culture at Syracuse in 1st year as head coach in ACC
Three yards and a cloud of dust. That’s the way Syracuse starts every practice. The offense tries to move the ball three yards in three… Read more »
Shafer, West believe wide receivers are ready to shine
Alec Lemon and Marcus Sales are gone. Jarrod West, Jeremiah Kobena and Adrian Flemming are Syracuse’s new top outside targets. All three played in 2012,… Read more »
