Articles by Steve Auger

About Steve Auger

Steve Auger is a freelance writer whose work has covered a variety of topics including sports, pets, parenting, healthy living, local government and human interest stories. Steve’s been a diehard Syracuse sports fan for over 25 years. To this day, the words “Smart takes the shot” still make him cringe. And according to Rutgers' fans, he's "not a take."

What’s left to do in Syracuse football’s 2023 class?

January 9, 2023 Steve Auger

Dino Babers and his staff used the early signing period to address depth issues, both in the short term and the long term, but what’s left?

Syracuse Recruiting Roundup: Juan Minaya, Demari Clemons, Maurice Williams, Jr.

November 14, 2022 Steve Auger

Roughly a dozen recruits attended Syracuse football’s matchup against the Florida State Seminoles on Saturday.

Syracuse Recruiting Roundup: Korey Duff, Jr., Dilin Jones, Brandon Thomas

October 18, 2022 Steve Auger

Syracuse handed out around 10 offers over the past weekend, including to Korey Duff, Jr., Dilin Jones, and Brandon Thomas.

Syracuse Recruiting Roundup: Purdue Game Visitors, Drew Fielder

September 19, 2022 Steve Auger

More than a dozen recruits attended Syracuse football’s win over Purdue, which improved them to a perfect 3-0 on the season.

Syracuse Recruiting Roundup: Nyair Graham, Tre McLeod, JP Estrella

August 15, 2022 Steve Auger

The Syracuse football coaching staff continues to send out invitations to its 2022 opener to prospective recruits.

Syracuse Recruiting Roundup: Parker Meese, Josiah Brown, Tyler Betsey

July 11, 2022 Steve Auger

The dead period runs from June 27 to July 24, but that didn’t stop Dino Babers from offering Parker Meese out of Parish Episcopal in Texas.

Recruiting Round Up – Official Visits, Zion Tracy, Jon Mould, and C.J. Williams

June 20, 2022 Steve Auger

June is a busy month in the football recruiting world as most schools are busy hosting recruits on official visits.

Recruiting Round Up – Zyian Moultrie-Goddard, Naquil Betrand, Eric King, and Tyler Williams

May 16, 2022 Steve Auger

Offensive lineman Eric King out of New Jersey will be visiting with Syracuse football the weekend of June 24th.

Syracuse Recruiting Roundup: D’Marcus Adams, Savion Herring

May 9, 2022 Steve Auger

Syracuse received a commitment from FAU transfer D’Marcus Adams who entered the portal in December and has two years of eligibility remaining.

Syracuse Recruiting Roundup: Phil Picciotti, Michael Van Buren

May 2, 2022 Steve Auger

Of particular note, Syracuse offered five players from New Jersey in the 2024 and 2025 class, showing a pivot to the Garden State.