McPherson to have jersey retired
Syracuse will retire former quarterback Don McPherson's No. 9 jersey at SU's game Oct. 5 against Clemson, SU Athletics announced in a release Friday afternoon.… Read more »
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Commit's cousin, 4-star receiver prospect considers Syracuse
A.J. Long and K.J. Williams are close. They attended Syracuse’s Spring Game together. As a quarterback and wide receiver, respectively, they’ve thrown the football around… Read more »
Major issues: Trend toward CRS, CFS majors for student-athletes raise questions at Syracuse
A wall-length timeline detailing Syracuse's storied lacrosse team, a shrine dedicated to the 2003 championship basketball team, aged photographs of teams past — sights of… Read more »
Former Syracuse receiver Sales invited to Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons invited former Syracuse wide receiver Marcus Sales to their rookie minicamp, according to the Post-Standard. Sales was the SU's second-leading receiver last year,… Read more »
Pittsburgh Steelers draft former Syracuse safety Thomas with 111th overall pick of NFL Draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers took Shamarko Thomas with the 111th overall pick of the NFL draft Friday, making him the third former Syracuse player off the… Read more »
Former Syracuse tackle Pugh drafted 19th overall by New York Giants
The New York Giants selected Justin Pugh with the 19th pick in the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday night. He is the… Read more »
Class of their own: NFL Draft presents final step in seniors’ effort to restore Syracuse’s legitimacy
The drive from Syracuse to Philadelphia is easy, but long. It takes about four hours — four hours Ryan Nassib and Justin Pugh spent together… Read more »
Quarterback Long verbally commits to Syracuse, becomes second in Class of 2014
Quarterback A.J. Long from Lebanon, Tenn., became the second player to verbally commit to Syracuse for the Class of 2014, committing to the Orange Wednesday,… Read more »
Two Syracuse football players among 4 arrested, charged with burglary of South Campus apartment
UPDATED: March 6, 6:50 p.m. Four Syracuse University students, including two Syracuse football players, were arrested on charges of burglarizing South Campus apartments on Feb.… Read more »
Thomas wows with 40-yard dash time despite falling at finish
Former Syracuse safety Shamarko Thomas ran the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds at the NFL combine in Indianapolis, Ind. Tuesday afternoon. Thomas slipped and tumbled… Read more »
First ACC season presents tough tests highlighted by Florida State, Clemson, winnable games
Penn State, Saturday Aug. 31* Carrier Dome Syracuse faces Penn State for the first time since 2009, when the Nittany Lions topped the Orange 28-7.… Read more »
Report: Reed to complete Shafer's coaching staff
Ohio University defensive backs coach Fred Reed is set to join Syracuse, according to FootballScoop.com. The report does not specify which position he would fill,… Read more »
Quarterback Akeem Jones to sign for Syracuse
Carol City High School (Fla.) quarterback Akeem Jones is set to sign a National Letter of Intent to play for Syracuse next fall, The Post-Standard… Read more »
Coordinated visions: Bullough brings tough, aggressive approach to Syracuse defense
On the first day they met in Kalamazoo, Mich., Scott Shafer and Chuck Bullough realized their football philosophies were almost identical. Their defensive schemes were… Read more »
Tight end recruit Batten flips commitment from Kent State to Syracuse
Dade Christian High School (Fla.) tight end Aaron Batten switched his commitment from Kent State to Syracuse, Scout.com reported earlier today. Batten originally committed to… Read more »
Offensive guard from Georgia verbally commits to Syracuse; 2nd offensive line commit of SU's incoming class
Alex Hayes, an offensive guard from Tucker High School (Ga.), has verbally committed to Syracuse. Hayes is the second offensive lineman in SU’s recruiting class,… Read more »
Orange hires new linebackers coach, Lea, replaces resigning Morrison
Clark Lea has been named Syracuse’s new linebackers coach, SU Athletics announced Saturday. He replaces Steve Morrison, who resigned from the position, according to the… Read more »
Shafer adds George McDonald as offensive coordinator, Tim Lester as quarterbacks coach, according to reports
Scott Shafer is reportedly turning to two former colleagues to take control of Syracuse’s offense. According to reports, Arkansas wide receivers coach George McDonald will… Read more »
Shafer envisions 'hard-nosed' football program
New football head coach Scott Shafer addresses the media at his introductory press conference. Shafer touches on his vision for the program and coaching changes. Read more »
Quarterback recruit Zach Allen flips commitment from Syracuse to TCU
Zach Allen, a quarterback recruit from Temple, Texas, who many considered the star of Syracuse's recruiting class, has decommitted from Syracuse and committed to Texas… Read more »
