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."

Syracuse aims to score on and off field as Clemson visits the Dome

October 3, 2013 Steve Auger

The Syracuse Orange waste no time in kicking off its inaugural Atlantic Coast Conference campaign when the No. 3-ranked Clemson Tigers visit the Carrier Dome on Saturday afternoon.

Terrel Hunt stays hot as Syracuse looks toward ACC play

September 26, 2013 Steve Auger

Fresh off of a 54-0 demolition of the Wagner Seahawks, quarterback Terrel Hunt and the Syracuse Orange continued their scoreboard assault with a 52-17 thumping of the Tulane Green Wave.

Syracuse offense looks to make strides against Tulane with Terrel Hunt at quarterback

September 19, 2013 Steve Auger

Heading into last Saturday’s home opener versus the Wagner Seahawks, Syracuse coaches had told back-up quarterback Terrel Hunt he would receive some playing time. Drew Allen was still the team’s starter despite an 0-2 start that saw Allen connect on a single touchdown pass compared to six interceptions.

Syracuse searching for answers on both sides of ball

September 12, 2013 Steve Auger

Scott Shafer and the Syracuse Orange, who have yet to take the field at the Carrier Dome let alone play their first ACC conference game, find themselves squarely at a crossroads.

Syracuse needs to eliminate mistakes as Northwestern looms

September 5, 2013 Steve Auger

After suffering a disappointing season-opening loss to the Penn State Nittany Lions, 23-17, Syracuse seeks its first win of the year against an explosive Wildcats team. The Wildcats downed the Orange in a 42-41 shootout last season at the Carrier Dome.