June 2011 - The Juice Online

Orange’s early exit hurts—Still

June 28, 2011 Dan Brannigan

I thought—more than a month later—Syracuse’s loss to Maryland in the 2011 NCAA quarterfinals wouldn’t sting as much, but time hasn’t healed this wound.

2011 Syracuse football preview – Defense & Special Teams

June 13, 2011 Wes Cheng

Syracuse enjoyed one of its best years in recent memory on defense, as the Orange held opponents to 19.3 points a game, good with 17th in the NCAA. But much of that unit from last year is gone, as the Orange will have to replace more than half of its starters. Still, Marrone has some experience to work with.

2011 Syracuse football preview – Offense

June 6, 2011 Wes Cheng

The Orange return eight starters from a unit that was prolific at times, and down right anemic at others. SU’s offense averaged 37.5 points in its opening four games, but during its final three games of the regular season, the Orange could muster only a woeful 8.6 points.