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Big East Power Rankings – Week 3

September 14, 2011 Wes Cheng

Take a look at The Juice Online’s 2011 Week 3 Power Rankings to see which teams reign supreme in Big East football.

Dropped passes doomed Syracuse in loss to USF

September 14, 2011 Wes Cheng

Three separate Orange receivers—Dorian Graham, Brad Stevens and Alec Lemon—each had a dropped pass in the endzone. Instead of Syracuse putting 21 points on the board, SU came away with only a field goal.

Around the Big East: Week 2

September 13, 2011 Micah Tannenbaum

After posting a perfect record through Week 1, the Big East struggled mightily in Week 2. Syracuse, Pittsburgh and Louisville had their hands full against FCS opponents, while Rutgers, Cincinnati and Connecticut all fell on the road. No. 19 West Virginia trailed Norfolk State at the half before finding their offense. Arguably, the lone bright spot was No. 22 South Florida, who riding high off their Week 1 win over Notre Dame, easily handled Ball State by 30.

History once again against Syracuse as it prepares for USC

September 13, 2011 Wes Cheng

To get to 3-0, the Orange will need to overcome more than 50 years of history.

Walk-on Acchione proves to be difference for Syracuse

September 12, 2011 Wes Cheng

Acchione, a senior walk-on receiver, caught the game-winning score in Syracuse’s 21-14 victory over Rhode Island on Saturday.

Syracuse-Rhode Island Diary

September 11, 2011 Corey Mallonee

Once again, Juice Online reporter Corey Mallonee was at the Carrier Dome as Syracuse took on Rhode Island. Here’s his diary of the action.

Orange move to 2-0 with win over Rhode Island

September 11, 2011 Jim Stechschulte

Saturday afternoon, Syracuse needed a late touchdown to escape a sloppy effort and pull out a 21-14 victory over visiting Rhode Island.

Instant Juice: Syracuse 21, Rhode Island 14

September 10, 2011 Wes Cheng

A quick take on Syracuse’s 21-14 win against Rhode Island.

Orange Watch Friday: Where will the ‘Cuse call home?

September 9, 2011 Brad Bierman

Whirlwind may turn out to be too tame a word to describe the inevitable change coming to college football conferences beginning as soon as next season, and certainly in the years heading into the mid-decade. With billions of TV dollars at stake, especially with new media players arriving to drive up rights fees, and an ever-increasing number of platforms to deliver the programming, it’s certainly not a matter of if, but when.

Rhode Island’s bye week could help Rams

September 8, 2011 Wes Cheng

“In terms of environment, this is going to be the most hostile environment these kids have played in since they’ve been here,” Trainer said. “When you’re playing a I-A game, if you can avoid the knockout punch early, then the pressure goes to them. If you can keep the game close into the second half and into the fourth quarter, you feel pretty good about that.”