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Kickoff Countdown: Reaction to Scott Shafer taking over Syracuse

January 8, 2013 The Juice

On Monday night, CBSSports.com reported that Scott Shafer would succeed Doug Marrone as head coach of the Syracuse football team.

Kickoff Countdown: Doug Marrone and the future of Syracuse football

November 29, 2012 The Juice

As Syracuse waits to see what bowl they will be playing in, there are still several issues outstanding, including the future of Syracuse’s program. That includes an almost certain contract extension for Doug Marrone, and what to expect from SU going into the ACC. Jim Stechschulte and Wesley Cheng broke down some of these topics.

Kickoff Countdown: Will Syracuse make a bowl game?

November 15, 2012 Wes Cheng

Syracuse needs just one more win in their last two games to qualify for a bowl game. Do you see SU playing in the postseason?

Kickoff Countdown: Should Syracuse extend Marrone if they finish 5-7?

November 14, 2012 The Juice

Syracuse stands at 5-5 on the season and needs just one more win to qualify for a bowl game. But what if they don’t? What kind of effect would a 5-7 season have for Doug Marrone with his contract expiring after 2014?

Kickoff Countdown: How will Teddy Bridgewater do against Syracuse?

November 8, 2012 Wes Cheng

Doug Marrone called Teddy Bridgewater the best quarterback SU will face this season. Can Syracuse contain him?

Kickoff Countdown: Can Syracuse take advantage of a struggling Legaux?

November 2, 2012 Wes Cheng

Legaux threw a pair of picks as Cincinnati was stunned by Toledo for their first loss of the season, and then had another tough performance against Louisville, throwing three picks, as the Cardinals defeated the Bearcats 34-31 on Saturday.

Kickoff Countdown: What impact will Walter Stewart’s absence have on Syracuse?

November 1, 2012 Wes Cheng

Cincinnati defensive end Walter Stewart is out with an upper body injury. What impact will that have on Syracuse’s game against Cincinnati on Saturday?

Kickoff Countdown: How big was Syracuse’s win over USF?

October 31, 2012 Wes Cheng

Syracuse had one of the best comebacks in school history, rallying from a 20-point halftime deficit to defeat USF on the final offensive play of the game. But just how important was that win?

Kickoff Countdown: Can Syracuse take advantage of the USF defense?

October 26, 2012 Wes Cheng

USF is allowing 429.5 yards per game. That’s 183.3 yards rushing and 246.2 yards passing, almost 30 points per game, and a dismal 5.95 yards per play.

Kickoff Countdown: How will Syracuse fans respond to Paul Pasqualoni?

October 19, 2012 Wes Cheng

The Huskies will play the Orange at the Carrier Dome this Friday in what will be Pasqualoni’s first return to central New York since he was fired as SU’s head coach in 2004.