2013 Syracuse Football preview Archives

Boston College Eagles — 2013 Syracuse Football preview

August 27, 2013 Wes Cheng

First year coach Steve Addazio has plenty of work to do with Boston College. The team finished a dismal 2-10 last year, and went 1-7 in the ACC.

Defense & Special Teams — 2013 Syracuse football preview

August 23, 2013 Wes Cheng

Jay Bromley has been away from the spotlight for most of his football career. As a senior at Flushing High school in Queens, Jay Bromley was a New York Post All-City First Team and was an all-borough selection. In his career, he recorded 40 sacks and 300 tackles.

Pittsburgh Panthers — 2013 Syracuse Football preview

August 20, 2013 Wes Cheng

Paul Chryst will be returning to Pittsburgh for his second year. While that sentence doesn’t strike most fans as extraordinary news, most fans haven’t been in Pittsburgh’s position in the last three years.

Florida State Seminoles — 2013 Syracuse Football preview

August 13, 2013 Wes Cheng

When Florida State topped Northern Illinois in the Orange Bowl, the biggest question heading into the offseason was who would replace EJ Manuel. The current Buffalo Bill led FSU to a 12-win season for just the third time in program history.

Offense — 2013 Syracuse football preview

August 12, 2013 Wes Cheng

Syracuse’s offense was one of the biggest reasons for its four game winning streak to end the season. During those games, the Orange averaged 38 points a game, including 45 points in a win over eventual Big East champion Louisville.

Maryland Terrapins — 2013 Syracuse Football preview

August 6, 2013 Wes Cheng

The third year of Randy Edsall’s tenure at Maryland also figures to be his most successful. He’s just 6-18 in two seasons, including a 4-8 (2-6 ACC) record last year.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons — 2013 Syracuse Football preview

July 30, 2013 Wes Cheng

Wake Forest coach Jim Grobe hasn’t had a winning season since 2008, and is coming off a 5-7 season that was filled with injuries and uncharacteristic suspensions.

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets — 2013 Syracuse Football preview

July 23, 2013 Wes Cheng

Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson is trying to halt a recent slide into mediocrity. After taking over for Chan Gailey six years ago, Johnson’s squads rose to the top of the ACC, accumulating a 20-7 record in his first two years.

North Carolina State Wolfpack — 2013 Syracuse Football preview

July 16, 2013 Wes Cheng

Despite this being a rebuilding year, the Wolfpack still have plenty of talent remaining. Running back Shadrach Thornton led the team in rushing last season with 694 yards, while receivers Bryan Underwood, Quintin Payton and Rashard Smith should benefit from Doeren’s system.

Clemson Tigers — 2013 Syracuse Football preview

July 9, 2013 Wes Cheng

No question about it, the biggest story line in the offseason was Swinney convincing Boyd to return for his senior season. The ACC Player of the Year threw for 3,896 yards and 36 touchdowns (which set the single-season ACC record), while rushing for 514 yards and another 10 touchdowns on the ground.