Unflappable joy epitomized Baye Moussa Keita’s career at Syracuse. While he never averaged more than 3.7 points in any of his four seasons as a defense-savvy backup center, Keita affected the program with his everyday effort. Read more »
After losing her husband, Rob Edson, to a heart attack in September, Sue Edson and her two children were embraced by the entire Syracuse athletic community. Read more »
As a whole, the Syracuse offense was just as simple as offensive coordinator George McDonald hinted it would be on Tuesday. But the glimpses of McDonald’s “full-bore blast” offense were there, and starting quarterback Terrel Hunt said there are plenty more to come. Read more »
Here are five players to look out for as the Syracuse offense squares off with the Syracuse defense for the Syracuse Spring Game at 1 p.m. Saturday. Read more »
Syracuse is offering a buy-one, get-one free deal for tickets to its home opener against Villanova on Aug. 29, SU head coach Scott Shafer announced Wednesday. Read more »
Rising junior John Miller began taking first-team snaps at center on April 6, allowing Rob Trudo to shift back to left guard where he started all of last season. And in the last week and a half, Miller's helped the offense maintain a more consistent flow in practice.
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With three rising seniors — nose tackle Eric Crume and defensive ends Micah Robinson and Robert Welsh — there is experience on Syracuse's defensive line, but the production has been limited. Read more »
Syracuse forward Jerami Grant is being projected as a mid-to-late first-round pick in most mock drafts after averaging 12.1 points and 6.8 rebounds as a sophomore this season. Read more »
Junior wide receiver Ben Lewis may only have one career catch through his first two seasons at Syracuse, but he wowed his teammates with an eye-popping grab at practice on Sunday.
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While Ennis’ decision has been made, sophomore forward Jerami Grant has yet to announce whether he’ll be returning to Syracuse. One NBA scout suggests he stay and refine his game. Read more »
Syracuse freshman Tyler Ennis will forgo the rest of his college career and declare for the 2014 NBA Draft, his father and former AAU coach Tony McIntyre told The Daily Orange on Thursday. Read more »
While Jay Bromley and Jerome Smith entered Syracuse Pro Day looking to improve their measurables from the NFL Scouting Combine, fellow NFL Draft hopeful Marquis… Read more »
Macky MacPherson was one of 12 players to participate in Syracuse's Pro Day on Wednesday. He faltered during the bench press, but was pleased with his performance otherwise. Read more »
While George McDonald’s new spread offense is at the forefront of Syracuse football this spring, the offensive line in front of it is mid-shuffle. Right… Read more »
The Broncos have faced conference foe Eastern Michigan’s 2-3 zone twice. Run by former Syracuse assistant coach Rob Murphy, the EMU defense is a near replica of Boeheim’s brainchild, complete with the best field-goal percentage defense in the nation and 7-foot SU transfer Da’Shonte Riley in the middle.
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SU's zone defense is still one of the most effective in the country and its lineup still boasts two potential NBA Draft lottery picks. But does that make it a team fit to make a deep run in the Big Dance? Read more »
Tyler Ennis shined for much of the game and helped Syracuse nearly come back against N.C. State. In the final minutes, though, he struggled and took some forced shots, as SU was bounced from the ACC tournament in the quarterfinals. Read more »