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Hope springs eternal with 2020 season behind the Orange

June 14, 2021 Steve Auger

Last season for Syracuse was the perfect storm of trying to adjust to two new coordinators with almost no Spring ball during a pandemic.

How do former Syracuse stars Cisco, Melifonwu fit in NFL?

May 11, 2021 Wes Cheng

With the NFL Draft in the rearview mirror, we caught up with NFL Scout Chris Landry from LandryFootball.com to get his take on Syracuse’s three defensive backs making their way to the NFL.

NFL scout breaks down Syracuse football DBs

April 26, 2021 Wes Cheng

NFL scout Chris Landry was effusive of Syracuse DB Ifeatu Melifonwu, saying that Melifonwu’s length and fluidity cannot be taught.

Orange Watch: The modern era history of Syracuse football first round NFL draft selections

April 21, 2021 Brad Bierman

The impressive list contains Hall of Famers and likely future Hall members, under the direction of five Syracuse Orange coaches.

Nick Monroe: Syracuse’s recruiting ace

February 5, 2021 Steve Auger

Talent wins in college football. Teams must be able to recruit the best talent. For Syracuse, Nick Monroe is their recruiting aces.

Will Santa Claus be good to Syracuse?

December 24, 2020 Steve Auger

The stockings are hung by the chimney with care in hopes that St. Nicholas soon will be there. But what will Santa bring Syracuse this year?

Orange Trick or Treating Is a Mixed Bag

October 30, 2020 Steve Auger

Syracuse might not go trick or treating off the field this year. Here are some ways they’ve gone trick or treating on the field.

Syracuse football’s new 3-3-5 defense calls for playmaking DBs

August 6, 2020 Jim Stechschulte

The hallmark of the 3-3-5 is the flexibility provided by its defensive backs.

Syracuse Orange defensive back Scoop Bradshaw

Position Breakdown: Secondary — 2020 Syracuse Football preview

August 5, 2020 Wes Cheng

The talent is there for Syracuse football’s secondary to once again become a dominant force like they were in 2018.

Defensive playmakers key to Syracuse football’s offense

December 11, 2019 Jim Stechschulte

It is clear that the defense is built around playmakers, which will help the Syracuse offense.